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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
What’s New
Nancy Louise Chaillet, loved reading, learning
Mary Jane Berkowitz, devoted church member
Twin Poets bring spoken word to Cape High students
Sussex Tech receives $2,500 from Invista Seaford
María Dolores Mairlot, faithful servant who inspired thousands
James Donald Welsh, flight paramedic
Stella Economos Yiannatsis, longtime teacher
Lewes preservation group meets Longwood Foundation $1 million challenge
Northern lights dazzle Delmarva
Lewes High crowns Homecoming queen in 1966
Overfall Preserve goes before Lewes planners Oct. 15
Time capsule installed in new Rehoboth Beach Patrol
Hurley Waples builds bird, butterfly, bat houses by the beach
News / Police
Rehoboth Avenue paving project is back on after four delays
By Chris Flood
2 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach officials have announced that the four-times-delayed Rehoboth Avenue repaving...
Cape Region steps up to help hurricane victims
By Bill Shull
6 hours ago
A tractor-trailer packed with much-needed supplies left Lewes Oct. 14, bound for hurricane-ravaged...
News Briefs 10/15/24
7 hours ago
Lewes BPW discusses strategic plan The Lewes Board of Public Works held a special meeting Oct. 7...
Downed line causes fire, power outage along Route 24
1 day ago
A downed power line Oct. 13 cut off power for about 10 hours and caused a fire in a wooded area of...
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Viewpoints
Finding balance and calm amid today’s chaos and challenges
By Eric Doroshow
9 hours ago
The year I became a lawyer and started my solo career, my office burned down. That year, 1978, was...
Problematic pests
By Jim Paterson
9 hours ago
SARG endorses Gruenebaum for county council
By Rich Borrasso, Sussex Alliance for Responsible Growth
10 hours ago
The Sussex Alliance for Responsible Growth has always adhered to a nonpartisan policy regarding...
Today’s pot is not what it used to be
By John Simmons
10 hours ago
I am writing in response to a reader in Georgetown who sees cannabis sales as a positive thing for...
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Obituaries
Joseph Latta, beloved son, husband, father
23 hours ago
Joseph Latta of Milton passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, after a brave battle with...
Charles Edward “Ed” Gilpin, veteran, inspiration to many
23 hours ago
Charles Edward “Ed” Gilpin, died peacefully with family members and loving companion, Burrill...
John Walter Johnson, had successful career
1 day ago
John Walter Johnson, 70, devoted husband of Denise Kaczmarczyk, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25,...
Jill C. Scott, compassionate nurse
1 day ago
Jill C. Scott, 83, passed away at home Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Milton, DE. She was born Sept. 20,...
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Sports
Dogfish to Darby Dash is like Great Dane to a teacup poodle
By Dave Frederick
8 hours ago
Dogfish to Darby Dash - About 1,500 runners and walkers circled the town of Milton Sept. 29,...
Cape Pop Warner teams run to clean sweep of opponents in gridiron matchups
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape Pop Warner Vikings teams had a successful day of games Oct 12 at Cape Henlopen’s Legends...
Cape hockey heads down to Delmar Oct. 17
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
The Cape field hockey team won consecutive games against Dover 5-0 and Padua 11-1, which is nothing...
Cape soccer slams the Senators 3-1
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape soccer team moved back into the win column with a 3-1 victory over Dover Oct. 10 at the...
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A & E
Aurora Aura
20 hours ago
The Cape Region was treated to rare views of the aurora borealis Oct. 10, as bright splashes of...
Lewes artist’s woodcut prints selected for New York exhibitions
1 day ago
Pieces by Lewes artist Theresa Kehrer were selected for inclusion in the 89th Annual Members...
From Mozart to Milonga concert set Nov. 2 in Milford
1 day ago
Mispillion Performance Series will present Dancing Heart performing From Mozart to Milonga at 3 p.m...
University of Delaware’s Coast Day always a big hit
By Ted Pfirrmann
2 days ago
The weather was perfect for the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day, held on Oct. 6, in Lewes...
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Cape Life
Seed-collecting and no-till planting are program topics Oct. 19
19 hours ago
Lewes Community Garden will host a free program at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at 366 Park Road...
CAMP Rehoboth Block Party to rock Baltimore Avenue Oct. 20
23 hours ago
CAMP Rehoboth will host its annual Block Party celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20...
Milton Elementary earns state honor for school counseling
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
Milton Elementary is one of five state schools and the only one in Sussex County to receive...
Children’s Beach House gala plans in progress for Feb. 8
1 day ago
Children’s Beach House will hold its inaugural gala Saturday, Feb. 8, at Lighthouse Cove Event...
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Local Buzz
Houses and Pets
Bill Cullin
Many real estate agents are animal lovers and have pets of our own, but we have all shared stories...
Increase Your Home’s Value: 5 Practical Upgrades to Increase Style, Function
Mike Kogler Team
Increase Your Home’s Value: 5 Practical Upgrades to Increase Style, Function
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Tavel & Leisure - Why Delaware is the Best State to Retire
Bill Cullin
The First State offers many perks to retirees, who now make up a fifth of its population....
Celebrate in style
Hiatus 24
Host Your Next Event at Hiatus 24 Social Looking for a unique, relaxing space to host a memorable...
SOLD at The HENLOPEN, LISTED by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Realtor at The Henlopen, Exceeding Volume of Any Teams in Delaware!
Bill Cullin
Beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with 1340 square feet of living space and with...
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A Concert to benefit Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnell Cancer Center!
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
The Delaware Celebration of Jazz will hold a special Cancer Survivors Night Concert & Dance to...
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
Last Call FORE Bourbon & Beer Golf Event
Mulligan’s Pointe
Golf Event | Bourbon & Beer October 19, 2024 | Shotgun 10am Register now FORE The 2024...
The First Settler of Lewes to benefit the Fourth Street Forest Campaign
CG Offers
Get your 1st edition signed copy of The First Settler of Lewes to benefit the Fourth Street Forest...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Sewing group
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:15 am
to
10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
to
1:00 pm
Line Dancing
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Little Yogis
11:30 am
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 meeting
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Bible study
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
3:30 pm
Stroke Support group
5:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
House of Representatives District 20 Candidates Forum
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, October 16
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Yoga Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
GriefShare support group
11:45 am
to
4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
12:00 pm
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Artifact highlight tour
1:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Spinning Yarns knit & crochet club
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
4:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Beer & Benevolence Night
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Lewes Spoken Word Society lecture
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Fashion for Charity Girls’ Night Out
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Meditation group
Thursday, October 17
(All day)
Iraq-Afghanistan National Memorial
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Yes2Health program
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Disabled American Veterans seminar
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Autism workshop
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:00 am
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
1:30 pm
Delaware Paid Leave webinar
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:00 pm
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Minecraft Builders
4:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Lewes Fire Dept. Open House
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Author talk
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers Group
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Green Earth Book Award Celebration
Business
Bayhealth welcomes Christine Keithly to leadership positions
1 day ago
Bayhealth recently announced the addition of Christine Keithly, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, as vice president...
The Hudson Waterfront event venue cuts ribbon in Millsboro
2 days ago
The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at The Hudson Waterfront, a bed...
Village Primary Care opens with ribbon cutting in Milford
2 days ago
Village Primary Care held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening at Milford Wellness...
Lewes retailer to attend Zollanvari International Rug showcase
2 days ago
Josephine Keir, proprietor of Josephine Keir Ltd. Rug & Home in Lewes, is headed to Switzerland...
Villages of Five Points to host artisan market Nov. 9
2 days ago
The Villages of Five Points will sparkle as its annual holiday market returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m...
Bayhealth adds gastroenterology and hepatology specialist
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Bayhealth recently welcomed gastroenterology and hepatology specialist Ivana Deyl, MD. She joins...
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Blogs
Join Me at Lewes Library Thursday @ 5 PM!
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
Hello faithful readers! I will be at Lewes Library Thursday night (October 17th) @ 5 PM, and would...
Walking on Eggshells
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1 week ago
I believe that all of us, at some point in our lives, have to deal with explosive people. You know...
Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs
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I come from superstitious Irish Catholic stock. My family tends to see signs from God (honestly? It...
Safety First!
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3 weeks ago
Most of the time, and in most places, I have felt relatively safe through the years. I credit much...
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