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Saturday, May 2, 2026
What’s New
Float therapy studio opens with new, local owner May 5
County council candidates to address 14th RD Democrats
Pajamas and paws for a great cause
Corinne Rosenberg, loved family, friends
Buschi artwork on display May 2-3 in Milton
Lewes man indicted for January murder
Rehoboth second-graders write sports-themed stories
Cape excels at Middle School Track Invitational
Ledo Pizza opening soon on Rehoboth Avenue
Cape golf team keeps winning
Black sea bass season expected to open May 1
Wartime portrayed at Fort Miles
Athletes of the Week May 1
News / Police
Coastal building task force discussing available options
By Chris Flood
17 hours ago
An advisory committee created to make recommendations on possible changes to the state’s coastal...
Local veterans take Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
By Bill Shull
18 hours ago
Dan Tidwell could hardly control his emotions when talking about his trip to Washington, D.C....
Lewes council candidates square off at forum
By Bill Shull
18 hours ago
Tim Ritzert wants an entrepreneurial zone, an affordable place for businesses to set up shop. Joe...
Groups lobby for more state funds for homeless programs
By Kevin T. Conlon
19 hours ago
With homeless encampments popping up outside many towns in Sussex County and limited housing...
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Videos
Ride to the Tide in rain or shine
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Viewpoints
Minos Conaway project’s earth berm caught my attention
By Chris Flood
15 hours ago
Since I’m not supposed to drive more than 50 mph through the construction zone of the Minos Conaway...
Nothing exists in isolation
By Katya Geyer
20 hours ago
Editor’s note: Sussex Academy senior Katya Geyer was recently named the winner of the RENEW...
Dewey swim standards
By Jim Paterson
23 hours ago
Nassau Bridge crossover should be closed
23 hours ago
The Delaware Department of Transportation recently completed a number of changes to median...
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online polls
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Obituaries
John E. Gordon Jr., retired USAF major
18 hours ago
John E. Gordon Jr., Maj. (Ret.) USAF, died the morning Friday, April 24, 2026, and five precious...
Karen Neely, heart of the family
18 hours ago
Karen Neely, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home...
Constance Ruth Smith, loving grandmother
2 days ago
Constance “Connie” Ruth (Stevens) Smith, 89, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, April...
Sandra Lynne Workman, loved her family, animals
3 days ago
Sandra Lynne Workman, 75, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lewes. Sandy was a loving...
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Sports
Phillies make desperation move
By Sumner Spence
21 hours ago
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to fire Rob Thomson as their manager after four-plus...
Travels with Fredman: 44 years as a people in sports columnist
By Dave Frederick
22 hours ago
Travels with Fredman - Forty-four years ago, with the sound of typewriter keys pounding out copy as...
Cape track wins Henlopen North Championship meet
By Tim Bamforth
22 hours ago
The Cape boys’ and girls’ track teams won the newly created Henlopen Conference Northern Division...
Seahawks back on track after 16-7 lacrosse triumph over IR
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
There’s nothing like execution at all three levels to put an end to a losing streak, like the...
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A & E
Gallery One debuts new exhibit with theme of Becoming
18 hours ago
Gallery One artists will present works in keeping with the theme Becoming for its newest show,...
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee wags into spring May 8-10
20 hours ago
A wave of wagging tails and golden smiles will wash over a local resort town as it welcomes back...
It takes a hero to eat this overstuffed sandwich
By Denise Clemons
20 hours ago
We have all likely heard the origin story about the familiar handheld food called a sandwich. In...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Abriblu to perform May 2 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Enjoy an evening of heartfelt, soulful music by Abriblu from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at...
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Cape Life
LEWES 250
Lewes during the Revolution - Part 2
By William H.J. Manthorpe
14 hours ago
Editor’s note: This article is the second in a four-part series of excerpts from an upcoming...
Children’s Beach House completes historic fundraising challenge with $4M goal
16 hours ago
Children’s Beach House officials are proud to announce the completion of a three-year, $2 million...
Plant sale, pollinator festival set May 9 at Epworth UMC
1 day ago
Epworth UM Church will hold a plant sale and pollinator festival from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday,...
Free hearing seminar and screenings set May 6 at Lewes library
1 day ago
Drs. Savhanna Paul and Marianna McHugh from HearingLife Hearing Center in Lewes will present “Your...
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Local Buzz
My Father’s “Death Bag:” A Love Story.
George Reilly
My Father’s “Death Bag:” A Love Story. It is a very simple black nylon bag. Some might call it a...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
Festival Season Starts Here: Cape Gazette’s Spring & Summer Festivals
Spring & Summer Festivals
Mark a few dates, make a few memories, and make the most of the season with
Spring & Summer...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 407!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
JUST SOLD by The Mike Kogler Team: 527 N Boardwalk, Unit #407, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 A coastal...
Skip the Crowds: Win a Front-Row Sea Witch® VIP Experience
Sea Witch VIP
Imagine arriving at the Sea Witch® parade with your seats waiting, food ready and the best view in...
Real Estate Tip: A Successful Closing
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
Cape Gazette Launches the Battle of the Bartenders Bracket
Cape Gazette
Cape Gazette is raising the bar this summer with
Battle of the Bartenders
powered by...
Planning for your Financial “Leftovers”
George Reilly
Planning for your Financial “Leftovers” People of a certain age may recall that before the common...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
LIB plant sale
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
DelNature spring native plant sale
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
Horse show series
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Sound immersion meditation in the gardens
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Sussex County Libraries Children's Book Festival
10:00 am
Guided welcome walk
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Water Family Fest & Native Plant Sale
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring plant sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Mat Pilates for Millennials
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Nanticoke Indian Museum Heritage Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewes British Motorcar Show
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club orientation meeting
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Kentucky Derby Day Party
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
SDTR’s Kentucky Derby watch party
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
Sunday, May 3
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
11:00 am
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Fire Department fundraiser
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Fireside chat
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Monday, May 4
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
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
5:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle fundraiser
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks & Books program
Business
Vino Del Mar brings new wine vibe to Lewes
3 hours ago
Church pews are not something usually found in a wine bar, but they are part of the decor at Vino...
Bette Gallo honored at annual chamber banquet
18 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards luncheon and...
Riverwalk Farmers Market sets May 2 grand opening in Milford
2 days ago
Downtown Milford will host the grand opening of the 2026 Riverwalk Farmers Market season starting...
First State Corn & More to open new Route 1 location May 2
2 days ago
Five years after opening the First State Corn & More food truck in a parking lot on Route 1...
Opening day is May 5 for Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
3 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market will open for its 20th season with a special ribbon cutting at 9:...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens May 2 for its 21st season
3 days ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market, recently chosen 8th Best Farmers Market in America, will...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
Overlooking the Clubhouse Green in Senators!
Lewes
929,000.00
Welcome to this exceptionally maintained home located on a premium lot overlooking the clubhouse...
Open House:
Sun, 05/03/2026 -
11:00am
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1:00pm
Long & Foster Real Estate
Real Estate Marketplace
Waterfront Home w/ Private Dock – Could Be Yours!
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
New Price: Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
17 CRIPPLE CREEK RUN~CRIPPLE CREEK~MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
PRICE REDUCED~303 CARLTON DRIVE~CANNERY VILLAGE~MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Bill Cullin
21261 M ST~REHOBOTH BAY MHP~REHOBOTH BEACH
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Money-Maker Townhouse For Sale – $324,999 - Open House Sun 11-2
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Just Listed! DOWNTOWN LEWES: 2nd St., The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle.
Mike Kogler Team
“SOLD” In 9 DAYS!! Dewey Bayside: Mike Kogler Team, Long & Foster, Rehoboth
Mike Kogler Team
Free Coastal Delaware Buyers Guide
Active Adults Realty®
Price Improvement! Luxury Renovated Condo in Grande at Canal Pointe — Weekly Rentals & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
“South Rehoboth” SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
Mike Kogler Team
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Rentals
In the Market
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the African American Community in Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
ERIC AND MELINDA SCHAEFFER JOIN THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
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Rally For Our First Responders
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Premier Listings
Canalfront Building Lots in Lewes
Lewes
2,200,000.00
Two lots are available and recently approved by City of Lewes. Sitework will commence in 2nd...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
29606 Patrick Henry Cir, Millsboro, DE 19966
Millsboro
679,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of 55+ living in this exquisite Schell Brothers Whimbrel model, situated on...
Active Adults Realty®
Premium Low Maintenance Living in 55+ Independence |...
Millsboro
699,000.00
Stately Independence Gem: Premium Wooded Lot with Designer Finishes This stunning stone-front...
Active Adults Realty®
MOVE RIGHT IN OPEN HOUSE at 31101 Tigress Rd, Lewes
Lewes
649,900.00
MOVE RIGHT IN! Don't wait to build, this barely lived in "Smart Home" is waiting for you. DR Horton...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Exquisite Waterfront Estate in RBYCC.
Rehoboth Beach
4,200,000.00
Welcome to 91 Blackpool Road—an exquisite French country-inspired waterfront estate nestled within...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
OPEN HOUSE Harts Landing along Love Creek | 34048...
Lewes
664,000.00
Open House: Fri, 05/01/2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm 34048 Greenfield Court | Harts Landing, Lewes | List...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
16511 Greenspring Ave | Lewes Living in Red Mill Pond
Lewes
555,000.00
Nestled in the prestigious Villages at Red Mill Pond, this exquisite ranch-style home embodies the...
Active Adults Realty®
Rare 4BR 3.5BA Park Shore Condo | 29805 Striper Harbor
Rehoboth Beach
997,000.00
🏡 29805 Striper Harbor | Park Shore, Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $997,000 Welcome to Park Shore--...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Refined Coastal Living in Indian Beach
Dewey Beach
4,250,000.00
Imagine a coastal lifestyle defined by uncrowded sands, gentle ocean breezes, and the rhythmic...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Timeless Coastal Character in South Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach
2,699,000.00
Nestled on one of South Rehoboth’s most charming and sought-after streets, 223 Rodney Street is a...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
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Coastal building task force discussing available...
Chris Flood
21 hours ago
An advisory committee created to make recommendations on possible changes to the state’s coastal...
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