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Saturday, April 11, 2026
What’s New
Thunstrom joins County Bank as commercial loan officer
Lewes Insurance firm cuts ribbon on new office
AAA offers tips drivers can use to offset higher gas prices
New driver tech for Mizuno
Springtime summer flounder are out there waiting
Starman: The Bowie Tribute show set April 16 in Milton
Sussex Tech adult ed program, educator honored at statewide summit
Historic Lewes to host living history events April 18-19
Easter bonnet bar crawl returns to Rehoboth
Home dog grooming banned in latest Lewes biz ordinance
Rehoboth officials announce road closures for April 12 running festival
A Florence Thanksgiving to remember with the Cape Gazette
Dewey infrastructure funds approved for town resiliency plan
News / Police
Sussex County P&Z to vote on rules to limit housing development
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission is set to consider the first four proposed...
Task force reviews nuclear power economics
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
The Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force discussed economic issues surrounding new power...
Cain takes helm as Cape Henlopen State Park superintendent
1 day ago
Delaware State Parks has appointed Sean Cain as superintendent at Cape Henlopen State Park. In...
Jennings joins voting lawsuit
1 day ago
Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings has joined a federal lawsuit with attorneys general...
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Viewpoints
We can’t leave wetlands high and dry
By Mark Nardone and Emily Knearl
1 day ago
A new state bill would protect nontidal areas that are no longer covered by federal law. The time...
Traffic signs
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
UUSD to meet April 19
Rehoboth losing focus amid fighting
1 day ago
The ongoing dysfunction among the City of Rehoboth Beach commissioners has reached a point where it...
Blaming newcomers for sprawl is not the answer
By Gary Vorsheim
1 day ago
Drive through Sussex County today, and the changes are impossible to ignore. Forests cleared....
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Obituaries
Billie Ann Buckaloo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother
1 day ago
Billie Ann Buckaloo, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born Sept...
Martha Brown Royall, touched many lives
1 day ago
Martha Brown Royall passed away in the arms of her immediate family Saturday, March 28, 2026, a...
Kevin Patrick Rooney, veteran, marketing executive
2 days ago
Kevin Patrick Rooney, 83, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born Feb. 13...
Anita Joy Stockton, retired educator, minister
3 days ago
Dr. Anita Joy Stockton, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2026. As a career educator,...
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Sports
Lewes Base Ball Club to host Elkton Eclipse April 12
1 day ago
Lewes Base Ball Club will open its 2026 home schedule with a doubleheader against the Elkton...
Masters week brings back great memories
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
The Masters golf tournament is my favorite event to watch every year because of the beauty of the...
Athletes of Week April 10
1 day ago
Owen Daminger Now a junior baseball player at Misericordia University, Owen was a junior during...
Refs rule the roost, control the venue and are factors in the game
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Max factor - I don’t bash referees, but to claim they aren’t a factor in a game (pick your sport)...
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A & E
Wine, cheese and beer tasting to benefit state park April 18
21 hours ago
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will host its annual wine, cheese and beer tasting from 4...
Deviled eggs have been delighting guests since ancient times
By Denise Clemons
1 day ago
Now that we’ve finished celebrating the Easter holiday, we can begin finding clever ways to use up...
New film offerings continue at Cinema Art Theater
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is expanding its arts programming with the addition of The Royal...
Coastal Concerts appoints new executive director
1 day ago
Coastal Concerts recently announced the appointment of Ross Peddicord as its new executive director...
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Cape Life
Botany expert to discuss coastal plain plants and flora April 16
17 hours ago
The Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek will host a talk by William McAvoy, retired Delaware...
Milton garden tour to welcome visitors June 27
1 day ago
The Milton Garden Club announced its 2026 garden tour will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Little Vikings Preschool hosts family engagement night
1 day ago
Little Vikings Preschool welcomed families for an evening of connection, learning and play during...
Lighthouse sunset cruise registration open for June 6
2 days ago
The Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation will host one sunset cruise fundraiser this summer...
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Local Buzz
TheHenlopen.com, the Premier Website for Sales and Rentals
Bill Cullin
The Henlopen Condominium offers security-controlled access, indoor parking, private beach entrance...
Rearranging Furniture Could Help You Use Space More Effectively and Give You a Mental Boost
Bill Cullin
People often arrange furniture when they move into a home, get used to a particular layout and give...
Real Estate Tip: Getting Ready To Sell
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
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 Condominium is the area’s premier ocean-front...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
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Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Mike Kogler Team
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Trees can provide shade and...
Make Your Business the Pick of the Litter
Our Pets
Advertise Where Pet Owners Sit, Stay… and Spend Across the Cape Region, pet owners are investing...
Who’s the cutest pet at the beach?
Our Pets
We’re about to find out. The Cape Gazette is calling on pet lovers across the Cape Region to show...
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...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Boating Safety Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
History in Bloom tour
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Annual History in Bloom Tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Talking Trash program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
DIY Delft tiles
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
12:00 pm
Sons of the American Revolution Lewestown chapter...
5:00 pm
Fireside chat
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories Paranormal Investigations tour
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
Sunday, April 12
7:30 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE buffet breakfast fundraiser
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Elks breakfast
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Annual History in Bloom Tour
10:30 am
History in Bloom tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Just Us and Cat Nippers low-cost dog and cat vaccine...
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Cape Community Fund Spring Bash
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Sussex Bird Club meeting
3:00 pm
“Radical Harmonies” film screening
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, April 13
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:30 am
AARP Driver Safety Beginner Course
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
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
3:30 pm
to
5:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach ostomy group
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
LHS Monday Movie Nights
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Millennial game night
Business
Thompson Island recognized as a Cape Community Champion
19 hours ago
Cape Henlopen High School recently recognized Thompson Island Brewing Company restaurant as its...
Delaware Prosperity Partnership announces staff promotions
1 day ago
Delaware Prosperity Partnership, a statewide economic development organization, recently announced...
Lewes woman wins $100K playing Powerball
1 day ago
A 74-year-old woman from Lewes is celebrating a $100,000 win after purchasing a ticket at the Super...
Beacon Middle School hosts community guests at career fair
1 day ago
Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade at Beacon Middle School recently had the opportunity to...
Fins Hospitality brings Claws Seafood House to Bethany Beach
2 days ago
Fins Hospitality Group has announced the opening of its newest restaurant, Claws Seafood House, at...
Sneaker recycling at Tanger Outlets April 17-18, 24-25
2 days ago
In observance of Earth Day, Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach invites the community to donate their...
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Blogs
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
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Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
The Humming Bluebird of Happiness
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
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Local Dining
Touch of Italy in Lewes to Host Intimate Amalfi Coast Wine Dinner April 17
Touch of Italy
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Real Estate Marketplace
OPEN HOUSE 4 Buckingham Drive, Lewes >> SUN APR 12, Noon-2pm.
Bayshore Home Sales
Free Coastal Delaware Buyers Guide
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The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
55+, Folkstone Lane >> 3BR with Garage, Priced at $199K!
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Stunning “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
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JUST SOLD! The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle. End-Unit Townhome With A Two-Car Garage.
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DEWEY BEACH: “UNDER CONTRACT” In 9 DAYS!!
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Newly Listed: 412 Kings Hwy Lewes, DE | Historic Downtown Lewes
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty - Coastal Division
Madelyns Way, Lewes - New Northwood Model with Garage!
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Rehoboth Beach
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Task force reviews nuclear power economics
Melissa Steele
1 day ago
The Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force discussed economic issues surrounding new power...
