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Saturday, April 18, 2026
What’s New
Food Bank of Delaware honors community champions
Mike McSorley art exhibit continues thru April 24 in Wilmington
Rutgers’ historic basketball season is April 25 topic
Lewes 250 to host ‘Revolutionary Dissent’ author for April 23 discussion
Local police departments earn state accreditation
Freewheelin’! exhibit opens April 22 at Milton Arts Guild
Spring Home Expo a hit with visitors
GAP is looking for a little help
Lewes sand-moving operation completed ahead of schedule
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
Milton historic commission tables Union Street commercial proposal
A Cape Gazette moment to remember
CoDel Running Festival attracts 3,000 runners
News / Police
Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Sarah Prieto and Stephen Matthews were obviously frustrated and dejected after Lewes Mayor and City...
Sussex P&Z backs four ordinances to improve housing projects
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
Four proposed ordinances to improve housing development were backed April 15 by the Sussex County...
Neighbors raise concerns about Stockley Road development plan
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
A proposal to build 83 single-family houses on a 41.7-acre site off Stockley Road near Milton drew...
Rehoboth sends package of charter changes to legislators
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
After months of discussion, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have sent a package of 15 proposed charter...
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Viewpoints
Piles of tree debris still loom large around Cape Region
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
There’s a landscaping supply company not too far from the Cape Gazette office. Typically, the only...
On again, off again
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Sussex officials can protect forest areas
1 day ago
Thinking ahead to Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, Sussex County has a chance to do something...
Sussex council must listen to state forester
By Kerry Russo
1 day ago
The April 14 Sussex County Council meeting included the land-use working group’s recommendations...
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Obituaries
Robert C. Chambers II, owned insurance agency
22 hours ago
Robert C. “Robin” Chambers II of Lewes passed away peacefully Thursday March 12, 2026, in hospice...
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, outstanding nurse, matriarch
1 day ago
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Englewood, Fla...
Joanne Miller Gorecki, devoted to family
3 days ago
Joanne Miller Gorecki, 82, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026,...
Lora Zachow, had bright, courageous spirit
4 days ago
Lora Zachow, 56, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after a long battle with Huntington’s...
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Sports
Fishing Indian River Inlet’s north side has changed over the years
By Eric Burnley
10 hours ago
Not all fishermen have a boat. As soon as my youngest son Roger takes my 16-foot tin boat, I will...
McIlroy goes back to back
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth golfer in the 90-year history of the Masters to go back to back...
Athletes of the Week April 17
1 day ago
Layla Conn Layla rolls with the confident swagger of a coach’s kid. She has a high athletic IQ, is...
Spring season is all about participation across all age groups
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Cool Runnings - I snapped a photo of marathon runner Jodi Johnson and thought the 23-year-old out...
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A & E
CAMP Rehoboth celebrates Women’s Fest
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
CAMP Rehoboth celebrated the silver anniversary of Women’s Fest April 9-12. For 25 years, Women’s...
Fresh asparagus is in season, works well in many recipes
By Denise Clemons
1 day ago
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, not only for its distinctive flavor and quirky growing...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Kid Davis & the Bullets to perform April 18 in Rehoboth Beach
2 days ago
Kid Davis & the Bullets, an original Americana, rockabilly, and roots rock band from Wilmington...
Wilmington Ballet to perform April 19 in Milton
2 days ago
The Wilmington Ballet will present “Axis: Centering the Self in Love and Life,” at 7 p.m., Sunday,...
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Cape Life
Cape district honors Rehoboth Elementary volunteer mentor
18 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recently recognized Emily Cunningham of Rehoboth Elementary...
Sussex County Democrats to host spring dinner May 16
22 hours ago
The Sussex County Democratic Committee will host its annual spring dinner from 5 to 9 p.m., ...
Milton Elementary students take on staff and LEOs in house challenge
1 day ago
Milton Elementary School was filled with energy, excitement and plenty of friendly competition...
Clearing up our mental health conversations is important
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
In an age when we seem to be intently focused on emotional health (for better or worse), some...
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Local Buzz
Professional Appraisals
Bill Cullin
Before a mortgage application is approved, the lender will order a professional appraisal of the...
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...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Houses and Pets
Bill Cullin
Many real estate agents are animal lovers and have pets of our own, but we have all shared stories...
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...
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
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...
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...
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...
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
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Calendar of Events
Today
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Earth Day celebration
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
DAR open house & bake sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Sussex County Genealogical Society meeting
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewistown living history event
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Healthy Kids Day
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
1:00 pm
Earth Day sneaker recycling 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
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Plate it Forward fundraiser dinner
7:00 pm
Coastal Concerts performance
Sunday, April 19
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewistown living history event
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
“Banned Together” film screening
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 20
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:00 pm
NARFE Chapter 1992 luncheon meeting
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
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Business
Lewes salon welcomes two new stylists
1 day ago
Vivian Marie Mills, owner of Vivian’s Style & Spa, recently welcomed stylists Denise Anderson...
Gumbo Crawl participants search for the best in town
1 day ago
More than 1,000 people and two dozen restaurants participated April 11 in the 2026 Rehoboth Beach...
Debbie Reed Team maintains No. 1 rank in RE/MAX Delaware sales
2 days ago
The Debbie Reed Team of RE/MAX Realty Group earned an impressive national ranking, securing the...
Bay Laurel Home & Garden now open on Route 1 Rehoboth
2 days ago
Spurred by the closure of a nearby garden center, Rehoboth-area residents Stuart Ortel, Scott...
Hook PR & Marketing launches Hook Strategic
2 days ago
Hook PR & Marketing has hired Brooke Miles as director of strategy and messaging as it launches...
DART offering free bus rides for Try Transit Day April 22
3 days ago
In celebration of Earth Day, DART First State is offering an opportunity for the public to ride any...
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Blogs
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
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Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Bill Cullin
Beautiful Home 23712 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Stunning “Bay Crossing” End-Unit Villa - East of Route 1, Lewes.
Mike Kogler Team
PRICE REDUCED~17 S SHORE DRIVE-SOUTH SHORES-LINCOLN
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
JUST LISTED: 2nd St., Downtown LEWES $2,395,000.
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“SOLD” In 9 DAYS!! Dewey Bayside
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25 Years of Counseling: Why Doesn’t Insight Alone Make Change?
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
May 6 Join us at Bethel UMC for a Talk on Human Trafficking
Bethel United Methodist Church
Saint Cecilia Music Guild Presents the Serafin Ensemble
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
CHEER, Inc.
APRIL 25TH PLANTATIONS TWILIGHT 5K AND 1 MILE WALK
Rally For Our First Responders
How Core Concierge Health Supports Patients During Stress Awareness Month
Core Concierge Health
Historic Lewes—Hearty in the Cause
Lewes Historical Society
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22199 Arbor Cir, Milton, DE 19968
Milton
489,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of coastal-lifestyle comfort in this stunning Wilkinson Homes custom ranch...
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A beautiful classic home where traditional meets coastal, offering a spectacular location on the...
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Nestled on a spacious, level lot, this three-bedroom ranch perfectly captures the enduring charm of...
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FOR SALE: 3BR Home in Headwater Cove, Lewes!
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Comfort & Coastal Convenience! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $579,000 📍 30039 Simpler Branch, Lewes,...
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Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
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724,990.00
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Brand-New 4BR Modern Farmhouse in Millsboro!
Millsboro
599,000.00
Brand-New Modern Farmhouse! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $599,000 📍 438 Delaware Avenue, Millsboro, Delaware...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Beautifully Appointed 3BR Home in Woodridge, Milton!
Milton
539,900.00
Beautifully Appointed Home in Woodridge! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $539,900 📍 29570 Ashland Drive,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
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Local police departments earn state accreditation
8 hours ago
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission recently announced that the Dewey...