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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
What’s New
Local leaders take part in Black history program at Fred Thomas
Bridgeville Public Library receives $1K donation
Betty V. Bradley, beloved mother, grandmother
Joseph Francis Seay, retired accountant
News Briefs 3/3/27
WilmU partners to expand health worker career pathways
AI equals acquired immunity for photographers who camp by the barf bucket
Don’t undermine Delaware’s economic future
Be Well
Caring for and coaching Cape student-athletes
Army Corps targets red tape, delays
Libraries lobby for tax increase
Working in a winter wonderland
News / Police
Meyer signs executive order to streamline state permitting
By Melissa Steele
18 hours ago
Gov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order Feb. 26, to streamline permitting regulations across...
Milton Theatre begins pouring concrete on new educational wing
By Ryan Mavity
2 days ago
Milton Theatre began pouring concrete on its new 2,850-square-foot educational wing Feb. 19....
DNREC explains energy funds
By Melissa Steele
2 days ago
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control officials recently shared how surcharges on...
Lewes to ‘squeeze the balloon’ on parking
By Bill Shull
3 days ago
Lewes Councilman Joe Elder passed out filled balloons to his colleagues, props he connected to the...
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Viewpoints
Deeper Diagnosis
By Jim Paterson
6 hours ago
DelDOT response time impressive
By Curt Smith
6 hours ago
I finally got tired of looking (and driving around) a fallen pine tree blocking one of the lanes on...
Kudos to all who served during recent storm
By John Halbert
6 hours ago
I am writing to commend the extraordinary response of our community during the historic snowstorm...
Hoop regroup
By Jim Paterson
4 days ago
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online polls
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Obituaries
Anna Anhalt Alosi, loving homemaker
17 hours ago
Anna M. Anhalt Alosi, 97, of Lewes, passed away Feb. 27, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare, Lewes. She was...
Elaine Gamble Cowan, beloved mother, grandmother
21 hours ago
Elaine Gamble Cowan, 86, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, after a long illness at...
Joyce Malinda Macklin, loved her family
1 day ago
Joyce Malinda Macklin, 85, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026....
Jean A. Hawley, loved her family
3 days ago
Jean A. Hawley passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at TidalHealth in Salisbury, Md. Born March 17...
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Sports
Local girls fare well at swimming championships
By Dan Cook
22 hours ago
The Cape and Sussex Academy girls’ swim teams made it to the top 10 in the state, as the Vikings...
Cape boys’ swimming places sixth at state championships
By Dan Cook
23 hours ago
The Cape boys’ swim team finished its Henlopen Conference season undefeated and was confident in...
Cape unified basketball finishes season with smiles and friendships
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape unified basketball season came to a close Feb. 26, with a 67-67 tie. All players smiled...
Grayson Davis, Nick Walker win wrestling titles for Cape
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen crowned two state champions inside its own house Feb. 28, with freshman Grayson Davis...
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A & E
View From Above
17 hours ago
A photo taken mid-air by Philitsa Hanson as her flight from Florida began its descent into...
Historian to discuss portrayal of women in WWII propaganda imagery
2 days ago
The Milford Museum American History Series will present Dr. Marguerite Hoyt speaking on “Glamour...
WindSync quintet lights up Coastal Concerts stage
3 days ago
Coastal Concerts hosted WindSync quintet for a Feb. 14 performance at Bethel United Methodist...
Futures in the Arts high school senior sign-ups due March 23
3 days ago
Highlighting Delaware’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of creative leaders, the second...
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Cape Life
IMC-Lewes to host meditation events March 20-21
16 hours ago
The Insight Meditation Community of Lewes will welcome meditation teacher Carl Skooglund for two...
Relay First Lap kicks off Southern Delaware campaign
18 hours ago
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Southern Delaware kicked off its 2026 fundraising...
SDARJ honors HOB and Milton elementary students for excellence
20 hours ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored students from two Cape district...
Beacon eighth-graders create solar water stills
23 hours ago
Blending science, engineering and environmental awareness, students at Beacon Middle School...
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Local Buzz
Did You Move to the Beach in Delaware?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
This February, in the middle of what turned out to be a glorious winter storm, I moved my practice...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Volunteer At CHEER
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Make a Difference - Volunteer Today Call Monica - 302•515•0001 Aquí se habla español.
Strong Heart. Stronger Life. A Man’s Guide to Cardiovascular Health
Core Concierge Health
As concierge primary care physicians, we have the privilege of time — time to listen, to dig deeper...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
Advertisers! Connect With Festival-Goers While They’re Making Plans
Cape Gazette
Spring and summer are when the Cape Region truly comes alive. From weekend festivals to can’t-miss...
Financial Planning IN Retirement is Different—Here’s Why
George Reilly
Financial planning FOR retirement is the process of preparing your finances so you're ready to stop...
"Stuff," Money, and Music
George Reilly
"Stuff," Money, and Music I think it is safe to say that for anyone who has spent time cleaning...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
A Revocable Living Trust IS for You
Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
A RLT is for YOU I learned a new acronym recently: BLUF. Bottom Line Up Front. I understand this...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansy planters preorder sale
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
Wednesday, March 4
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansy planters preorder sale
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
1:00 pm
Cash bingo
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Paws for Reading
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance presentation
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Hope Huddles group
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, March 5
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansy planters preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Minecraft builders
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Do More 24
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Business
Lane Builders cuts ribbon on new Ocean View office
1 day ago
Lane Builders celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 61 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View,...
TKo Hospitality promotes two to area general manager roles
1 day ago
TKo Hospitality Management has promoted Bill Silva and Lorrie Miller to area general manager roles...
Soup contest supports food programs for needy
2 days ago
Paradise Pub hosted its fifth annual Soup Competition Jan. 24. Restaurants from all over competed...
January housing data reflects early-year market reset
3 days ago
Delaware’s housing market opened 2026 with a slower pace of buyer activity and longer marketing...
Ocean Medical Imaging closes after 17 years
4 days ago
After 17 years in business, the owners of Ocean Medical Imaging in Milton have decided to close....
Two Rehoboth restaurants get compliance permit approvals
4 days ago
Two Rehoboth Beach restaurants took a step forward with permit-of-compliance approvals by city...
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Blogs
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
7 hours ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I’ve been reading tons of poetry lately, most of it pretty good. While I wrote a library-load of...
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
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Milford
799,900.00
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4BR Top-Floor Condo in Bethany Bay!
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465,000.00
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495,000.00
Fantastic water views of Love Creek and the Rehoboth Bay from this first-floor corner unit. Take...
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Middletown
528,000.00
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Lewes
679,900.00
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Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Army Corps targets red tape, delays
Chris Flood
5 hours ago
A new initiative by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is aimed at delivering critical projects and...