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Saturday, April 26, 2025
What’s New
Lee Ann Wilkinson Group retains top sales production spot at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices worldwide
Sandra Kennedy, dedicated to helping others
The Eagles focus on defense
Richardson Smith Roberts Jr., beloved father
William H. Mullahy, retired Navy veteran
Working it out in a new hometown
News Briefs 4/25/25
Asparagus has remained a delicacy through the ages
Spring break at the beach
Athletes of Week April 25
Outburst by offense lifts Seahawks past Hornets 12-2
Lewes council approves Overfall Preserve development
Tharros village deserves support
News / Police
Love Bug campaign among efforts to make roads safer
By Kevin T. Conlon
13 hours ago
State officials hope a yellow cartoon Love Bug will drive greater safety on Delaware roads. The...
Environmental lawyer tapped for public advocate
By Melissa Steele
14 hours ago
An environmental lawyer with experience in climate and energy law has been put forth as a nominee...
Attorney nominated for marijuana commissioner
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Gov. Matt Meyer has nominated an attorney and government affairs specialist to serve as the...
Man found dead in woods fire near Milford
1 day ago
A man was found dead April 23 after a woods fire near Milford. The blaze was reported about 1 p.m...
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Viewpoints
A stirred bird
By Jim Paterson
15 hours ago
Why Sussex County should reject Cool Spring Crossing
By Joseph A. Pika
15 hours ago
In November 2024, the public rendered a judgment on the county’s policy of unrestrained growth and...
Rehoboth shouldn’t allow protest on holiday weekend
By Michael Shockley
16 hours ago
Shame on Rehoboth Beach government leaders. For years, events in Rehoboth Beach were postponed to...
No home business in basement
By Jean Kissane
16 hours ago
I oppose any home business in a basement. Zoning is what keeps Lewes wonderful. Rent a space for...
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Obituaries
George Edward Dolnack Jr., veteran, General Electric retiree
1 day ago
George Edward Dolnack Jr., 94, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Gap and Downingtown, Pa., passed away...
Mary Agnes Perez, owned Dockside Gift Shop
1 day ago
Mary Agnes Perez, 91, affectionately known as “Toots” and “Sis,” passed away peacefully Monday,...
Michael Thomas Hopkins, decorated veteran
1 day ago
Michael Thomas Hopkins died peacefully from heart and renal failure at Vitas Hospice in...
Michael Joseph Adamski, proud Army veteran
1 day ago
Michael Joseph Adamski, 82, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born Dec. 7,...
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Sports
Cape’s three middle schools closing out year with 45 successful teams
14 hours ago
Blood in the game - “I stand accused of the things I’ve said.” - BB King. When Cape had two middle...
Locals take part in Boston Marathon; Isser breaks previous state record
By Tim Bamforth
15 hours ago
A group of 15 runners, all with ties to the beach running scene, took part in the historic 129th...
Delaware Tech lax comeback falls short in OT in Region 19 finals
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
Delaware Tech lacrosse came back from a six-goal (12-6) deficit in the fourth quarter to tie Mercer...
Cape ballers from 50 years ago receive Hall of Fame honors
By Dave Frederick
3 days ago
Flashback 50 - The 1975 Cape state championship boys’ basketball team of coach Ralph Baird and...
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A & E
Milton Arts Guild to host artist’s choice exhibit
1 day ago
Milton Arts Guild will host an artist’s choice exhibit called Freestyle through Tuesday, June 3, in...
Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl raises funds for Rehoboth Beach Bears scholarship
By Ted Pfirrmann
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Bears held their 4th Annual Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl April 19. This year’s theme...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Ethan Lake to perform April 25 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Ethan Lake, a rising country singer/songwriter and recording artist from Baltimore, Md., will...
Bug & Bud Festival set in Milford April 26
2 days ago
The 22nd Annual Bud and Bug Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, in...
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Cape Life
Relay for Life kickoff is April 30
1 day ago
Relay for Life of Sussex County will hold its kickoff event from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 30,...
Troop 1 Lewes Court of Honor celebrates scouting achievements
1 day ago
The atmosphere was filled with pride and celebration as Scout Troop 1, Lewes, held its spring Court...
Center for Inland Bays to host summit on coastal resilience May 1
1 day ago
As part of its two-year Southern Delaware Coastal Resilience Plan, the Delaware Center for the...
Small Wonder Warriors take part in second gift-giving
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The Cape Region nonprofit Small Wonder Warriors celebrated its first anniversary by giving away 100...
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Local Buzz
OPEN HOUSE - 10 GOLDEN EAGLE DR - OCEAN VIEW DE
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Top Five Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan upon Moving to Delaware
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
Top Five Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan upon Moving to Delaware Reason No. 1: Revocable...
LIVING HERE OFF SEASON
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
LIVING HERE OFF SEASON So many people don’t understand how wonderful it is to live here in 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...
LONG & FOSTER SPRING OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND!
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Welcome Spring with a visit to our Open House properties this weekend! You just might find “the...
Grooming Your Yard
Bill Cullin
Does your yard have a freshly-painted fence, a smooth, green lawn and a well-trimmed hedge? A well-...
The Sales Price
Bill Cullin
After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the sales price....
Trump administration’s April 2025 tariffs will increase home renovation costs by an average of $7,840, a 15% rise, directly affecting homeowners and flippers.
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
Trump administration’s April 2025 tariffs will increase home renovation costs by an average of $7,...
Interior Decorating
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Announced! Dink, Smash, Play with Cape Gazette!
Cape Gazette
Cape Gazette is excited to offer Men's, Women's (Friday) and Mixed Doubles play (Saturday) divided...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Jewelry Extravaganza fundraiser
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
8:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delmarva Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Arts & Crafts Market
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fowler Beach Road clean-up event
9:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
6:00 pm
Beachside Book Festival
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Defense Day event
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Chocolate Crawl - April 26, 2025
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
3:00 pm
SODELO Sounds of Spring concert
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Gallop Into Giving fundraiser
Sunday, April 27
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
GriefShare group
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Cape Community Fund Spring Bash
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Empty Bowls fundraiser
3:00 pm
SODELO Sounds of Spring concert
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cape May Stage presentation
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, April 28
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
8:30 am
to
10:30 am
Morning bird walk
9:00 am
AARP Driver Safety Beginner Course
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
The History of Etiquette program
Business
State center focuses on retail crime
1 day ago
Members of the Delaware Information and Analysis Center attended the April 16 meeting of the...
Top chefs to collaborate for Under Tuscan Lights dinner May 2
1 day ago
Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival organizers announced top local chefs will...
Cultured Pearl set to expand outdoor dining patio
1 day ago
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have approved an amended permit of compliance and a supplemental...
Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company offers fun for all with the Easter Bunny
2 days ago
Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company hosted its 31st annual Easter Fun Day April 19, at the Boardwalk...
Dogfish launches beer to save Lewes forest
2 days ago
Buy a beer, save a forest. That’s the goal of Vild Banck, a new Dogfish Head brew that benefits...
Ogre’s Grove to host comic book giveaway May 3
2 days ago
Ogre's Grove will take part in the annual Free Comic Book Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May...
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Blogs
For the Plot
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
As a writer (and reader), I’m much more intrigued by character development than clever plot twists...
Have an E-meal for Earthday
4 days ago
Grab some potatoes, sweet or white. Pop them in the oven. Let them bake for an hour or so till...
The Empress of Ice Cream
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
As a soi-disant essayist, I crank out my little 500-worders every week. I don’t kid myself that...
Going Once, Going Twice
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I think it’s probably accurate to estimate that I have entered the fourth and final quarter of My...
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