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Thursday, February 19, 2026
What’s New
Woman out $2.2 million in connection with Dewey Beach property scam
Love Creek students attend leadership conference
Debbie Reed Team welcomes Realtor Brooke Martin
CHEF Winter Jam to benefit Cape student programs March 6
Patricia Monaghan, hospice volunteer
Plane skids off runway in Georgetown
Fire damages condos at Creekwood
Nikki Miller drops out of District 20 race
Milton planners begin laying out map for new CDP
Planet ice
Former legislator George Bunting dies
State panel recommends closure of Bryan Allen Stevenson School
Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Rehoboth outlets
News / Police
State park friends group to hold annual meeting Feb. 21
22 hours ago
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will hold its annual membership meeting Saturday, Feb. 21,...
State moves forward with rural health program
By Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Bidding has opened for healthcare organizations interested in providing several initiatives under...
ChristianaCare, Bayhealth and PCOM announce collaboration
1 day ago
To expand undergraduate medical education and attract more physicians to practice in central and...
Cape district sees major increase in school meals served
By Ellen McIntyre
2 days ago
Cape Henlopen School District nutrition staff dished up some good news at a Jan. 22 school board...
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Viewpoints
Icing on the cake
By Bill Shull
23 hours ago
Nearly 50 seals were observed on the icebreakers and in the water during the Delmarva Birding...
Lewes Community Playground held vital role in 1960s
By Darryl Daisey
2 days ago
The Lewes Community Playground opened near Park Avenue June 1, 1957, at what is now Shipcarpenter...
Deer population must be managed to protect ecosystems
By Mike Groome
2 days ago
Healthy ecosystems rely on checks and balances among all species, plant and animal alike. Foxes...
District decisions
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
James Patrick Gillespie, devoted to faith, family
20 hours ago
James Patrick Gillespie, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Born Jan. 7,...
Francis Montgomery, veteran, DuPont retiree
20 hours ago
Francis “Pat” Montgomery, 77, passed away peacefully at home with family Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026....
Christopher Charles Valenti, owned JB Landscaping
21 hours ago
Christopher Charles Valenti went to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.Born June 21, 1952,...
Lorraine Elizabeth Ruth, Beebe retiree
1 day ago
Lorraine Elizabeth Ruth, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at her residence in...
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Sports
Royals book spot in ESIAC Championship game with 59-31 win
By Aaron R. Mushrush
53 minutes ago
For the second year in a row, the boys’ basketball team at Delmarva Christian will host the ESIAC...
Sussex Academy boys’ basketball seniors get the spotlight
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 hour ago
Basketball for the boys at Sussex Academy has come to an end, but the lads kept fighting until the...
Cape girls’ basketball surges past Senators
By Dan Cook
2 hours ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team ended its regular season with a 74-20 victory over Dover Feb. 18....
Cape boys’ basketball concludes season 17-3
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 hours ago
Back-to-back 30-point wins against Henlopen North foes gave the Cape boys’ basketball team an...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Nature and Nurture to perform Feb. 20 in Rehoboth Beach
1 hour ago
Unwind with live music as Nature & Nurture takes the stage from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb...
Rilla-Fest to celebrate music, art and community
20 hours ago
Music lovers and fans of the late Christine Havrilla are invited to gather for Rilla-Fest Saturday...
Milton Theatre honors 50th anniversary of ‘A Chorus Line’
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Milton Theatre’s performance of “A Chorus Line” celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of the...
Moment of Stillness
2 days ago
It’s always a lucky day when you see a heron. Peter Klotz shared his image of one of the winged...
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Cape Life
Beacon EmpowHER group mentors Rehoboth Elementary students
8 hours ago
The Beacon Middle School girls’ empowerment group, EmpowHER, recently participated in a mentorship...
Network Connect partners with House of David in Milford
16 hours ago
Continuing to invest in community-driven wellness, stability and empowerment programs, Network...
Nazaré gusts try to snatch the Cape Gazette’s front page
21 hours ago
Diann Rassman and Larry Wilde hold the Cape Gazette on a blustery day in Nazaré, Portugal, home to...
Sussex Academy junior interns with SOAH
1 day ago
Sussex Academy junior Biloxi Buffington has been selected to the inaugural class of interns for...
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Local Buzz
JUST SOLD at The HENLOPEN, Unit 613, by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Agent There
Bill Cullin
This condo featured an updated kitchen with granite counters, modern tile baths, hurricane shutters...
Mardi Gras and Good Fortune
George Reilly
Mardi Gras and Good Fortune This was Mardi Gras week, and “Fat Tuesday” is a major celebration in...
The Sales Price
Bill Cullin
After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the sales price....
50% Off Home Catalog Creations before May 1, 2026
My Status Quo, Inc
Create the catalog of your home before a health crisis turns everything urgent! Families can avoid...
"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...
Home with Water View for Sale
Crowley Associates Realty
Home with Water View for Sale This beautiful home is located in the lovely community of Bayside,...
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 613 @ THE HENLOPEN. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building,
Mike Kogler Team
Just Listed at The Henlopen by The Mike Kogler Team A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier...
Retiree: “I have a gazillion dollars in my retirement savings. Is that enough?”
George Reilly
Several years ago there was a series of commercials for a financial services company where people...
Spacious Home in Exclusive Community for Sale
Crowley Associates Realty
Spacious Home in Exclusive Community for Sale This spacious home located at 38320 Maple Lane,...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
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
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers group
Friday, February 20
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-in tech help
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Baby Friday
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
6:00 pm
Winter bingo fundraiser
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 21
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Travel show
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Homemade soup sale
10:00 am
FMHA historical lecture
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
This Used to Be My Playground program
Business
Hearn named Delaware Young Engineer of the Year
6 hours ago
George, Miles & Buhr LLC announced Benjamin K. Hearn, PE, vice president and senior project...
Meoli Companies marks milestone McDonald's anniversaries
22 hours ago
In 2025, the Meoli Companies marked another year of milestone celebrations, honoring the largest...
Site work begins at Milton Royal Farms parcel
22 hours ago
Work at the site of the planned Royal Farms at the corner of Route 16 and Route 5 in Milton is...
Grandpa Mac closing at the end of the month
1 day ago
After a decade of bringing freshly made pasta to the Cape Region, Grandpa Mac has announced it’s...
Huxtable to address Rehoboth-Dewey chamber Feb. 24
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will host Delaware Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes,...
Delaware Paid Leave program marks successful launch
4 days ago
The Delaware Department of Labor Division of Paid Leave began accepting claims for paid time off...
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Blogs
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
2 days 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
1 week ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I am really embarrassed to admit something, so I will do what I always do when this happens. I...
Cancelling My Plans
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
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Bayhealth and Delaware State University Athletics Strengthen Partnership
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Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
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Heart Health Month - Small Steps that make a Big Difference
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The Carrie Lingo Team
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Welcome to this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home in Seaford, DE! Built in 2021, this move-in...
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449,900.00
Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the desirable community of Windstone in Milton,...
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Paynters Mill ~ 16262 John Rowland Trail, Milton DE
Milton
425,000.00
Popular Paynters Mill community just outside of LEWES! A Milton address with a Lewes location! This...
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Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Rehoboth Beach
3,188,000.00
Back on the Market after a Kitchen Upgrade, a beautiful classic home where traditional meets...
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New Construction 4BR Custom-Home in South Rehoboth!
Rehoboth Beach
3,895,000.00
New Construction Custom-Home in South Rehoboth! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $3,895,000✨ 📍209 New Castle...
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Woman out $2.2 million in connection with Dewey...
Melissa Steele
1 hour ago
What was supposed to be the purchase of a $2.2 million Dewey Beach home fell through after...
