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Thursday, October 17, 2024
What’s New
Library to host ‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’ author Oct. 23
Freeman strategic planner earns doctoral degree
Muhammad Ali Center humanitarian award to honor Bryan Stevenson
Possum Point Players sets ‘God of Carnage’ auditions Nov. 22-23
George, Miles & Buhr names O’Donnell new president
Claire White, devout Catholic
Political documentaries to kick off film festival Nov. 4
Golfers, supporters help Epworth Drive Away Hunger
Dewey in Bloom beautifies town for fall, winter
Ted Becker memorial to be held Oct. 26
Delmarva Christian field hockey celebrate senior duo
Sussex Academy field hockey flies past Stephen Decatur 6-0
Royals blank Dragons 3-0 in ESIAC semifinal
News / Police
Milton council awards contract for Federal Street water project
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
By unanimous vote Oct. 7, Milton Town Council approved a $2.2 million bid by contractor Bearing...
Open burning ban issued for Delaware
1 day ago
With below-average precipitation since late summer, including record low rainfall in New Castle and...
Rehoboth Avenue paving project is back on after four delays
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
Rehoboth Beach officials have announced that the four-times-delayed Rehoboth Avenue repaving...
Lewes preservation group meets Longwood Foundation $1 million challenge
2 days ago
The Greater Lewes Foundation is working to acquire a 30-acre tract of land in the downtown area...
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Viewpoints
Northern lights dazzle Delmarva
2 days ago
The aurora borealis lit up the sky over the Cape Region Oct. 10, as splashes of blue, red and...
Lewes High crowns Homecoming queen in 1966
2 days ago
It’s Homecoming season across the country. Cape Henlopen crowned its king and queen Oct. 4, while...
Finding balance and calm amid today’s chaos and challenges
By Eric Doroshow
2 days 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
2 days ago
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Obituaries
Patricia L. Melsky, enjoyed the beach, cooking
4 hours ago
Patricia L. Melsky, 67, of Lewes, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown,...
Serena Williams Miles, celebration of life set
6 hours ago
Serena Williams Miles, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by...
Corinne Lehman, spirited beacon of love
1 day ago
Corinne Lehman passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Lewes. She was born Aug. 25, 1934...
Carol Krebs, generous soul
1 day ago
Carol Krebs passed away as she wanted, peacefully in her sleep at home Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in...
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Sports
Cape soccer takes step closer to postseason with 2-0 win
By Dan Cook
8 hours ago
The Cape soccer team continued its trek toward a berth in the state tournament with a 2-0 shutout...
Dogfish to Darby Dash is like Great Dane to a teacup poodle
By Dave Frederick
2 days 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
3 days 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
3 days ago
The Cape field hockey team won consecutive games against Dover 5-0 and Padua 11-1, which is nothing...
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A & E
Milton Arts Guild patrons peruse art around town
By Ryan Mavity
5 hours ago
Milton artists had their day in the sun Oct. 12, for the Milton Arts Guild’s sixth annual Art Walk...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Keri Anthony to perform Oct. 19 in Rehoboth Beach
5 hours ago
Keri Anthony, a staple in the local music scene, will take the stage from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday,...
Sea Witch Festival fun kicks off Oct. 25 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce 34th Annual Sea Witch Festival events will take...
Cape Artists’ work on display at The Moorings
1 day ago
An exhibition of work by Cape Artists members is on display during the month of October in The...
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Cape Life
Delaware FOP Lodge endorses Schaeffer for county council
6 hours ago
The Delaware Fraternal Order of Police announced its endorsement of Mark Schaeffer for re-election...
The Crossing gives away free gas
By Ryan Mavity
6 hours ago
During the afternoon of Oct. 5, cars were lined up on both sides of Magnolia Street in Milton to...
Mid-autumn flowers in bloom at Mill Pond Garden Oct. 20
8 hours ago
Mill Pond Garden near Lewes will be open from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Oct. 20, featuring a...
Comedy magic show set Oct. 21 at Rehoboth library
10 hours ago
Rehoboth Beach Public Library will host professional magician comedian Mike Rose for a History of...
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Local Buzz
Sales Contracts
Bill Cullin
The purchase or sale of a home is one of the most complicated business transactions most people...
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....
TODAY! “Don’t Leave It All To Your Kids! A Dynamic Spending Workshop” at the Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be hosting a workshop on dynamic spending in retirement. The...
Pickleball Might Be Your Favorite Activity in Your New Neighborhood
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen.
The Henlopen: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
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...
JUST LISTED! Villages of Five Points, Lewes, DE.
Mike Kogler Team
17054 N Brandt St #1206, Lewes, DE 19958
DESU2072198
Expertly sited east of...
Events This Weekend in Delaware and Maryland
The Oldfather Group | Compass Real Estate Agents
The Fall Festival lineups keep getting bigger and bigger as we continue our way through the...
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
SOLD!! Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
The Mike...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(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
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Disabled American Veterans seminar
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Autism workshop
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
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
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
Brunch for single gay men
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
4:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Lewes Fire Dept. Open House
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Minecraft Builders
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Author talk
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers Group
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
7:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Green Earth Book Award Celebration
Friday, October 18
(All day)
Iraq-Afghanistan National Memorial
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Delaware Money School workshop
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
12:00 pm
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
1:00 pm
Artillery Park walk
3:30 pm
to
6:00 pm
Milton Farmers Market
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
History Revival program
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
LHS Haunted Histories Paranormal tour
Saturday, October 19
(All day)
Iraq-Afghanistan National Memorial
7:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Georgetown Breast Cancer Awareness Car Show
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:30 am
Gardening program
9:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Living Histories program
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS Fall Harvest Fair
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
Pumpkin Patch fundraiser
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Cat Adoption Fair
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Bark on the Boards Block Party
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Milton Historical Society exhibit open
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Faith & Blue Family BBQ
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Fostina Dixon & Winds of Change jazz presentation
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Fall Festival
4:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dilly Dally Cruiser Rally
4:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Zombie Fest
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Beer: A Drink for the Ages program
6:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
SDTR Barn Dance
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Business
Realtor Andy Staton to appear on American Dream TV
1 day ago
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty and Andy Staton have been selected to represent Southern...
Hematologist oncologist joins Bayhealth team
1 day ago
Bayhealth Hematology/Oncology Associates recently announced the addition of hematologist and...
Gio’s Pizza Co. takes over old Casa DiLeo spot in Rehoboth
1 day ago
Looking to continue the legacy created by his uncle John DiLeo, John Thompson has opened Gio’s...
Live jazz to entertain Lewes farmers market guests Oct. 19
1 day ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will celebrate jazz festival weekend from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,...
Bayhealth welcomes Christine Keithly to leadership positions
3 days 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
4 days ago
The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at The Hudson Waterfront, a bed...
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Blogs
Join Me at Lewes Library Thursday @ 5 PM!
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
Hello faithful readers! I will be at Lewes Library Thursday night (October 17th) @ 5 PM, and would...
Walking on Eggshells
By Elise Seyfried
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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2 weeks ago
I come from superstitious Irish Catholic stock. My family tends to see signs from God (honestly? It...
Safety First!
By Elise Seyfried
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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Ted Becker memorial to be held Oct. 26
Bill Shull
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A celebration of life will be held for former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26...
