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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
What’s New
Screening protocol enforced at DMV
Marie Warrington Rogers, devoted teacher
Michael John DeSantis Jr., passionate about music, automobiles
William E. Hyatt, devoted father, grandfather, teacher, coach
‘Nunsense 2’ to open at Milton Theatre April 30
Atlantic General Hospital rebrands as TidalHealth Atlantic
Tom Arkinson resigns from Milton council
News Briefs 3-10-26
St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps dances through Milton
Familiar names play lax in 1970s
Ospreys return for the season
Athletic trainers keep spring sports on track
Allen Harim cited for excess nitrogen discharge
News / Police
Climate change resilience plan draft referred to Dewey council
By Ellen McIntyre
5 hours ago
The Dewey Beach Resiliency and Sustainability Committee recently referred to town council a final...
Neighbors, ‘hedgehog’ oppose Rivers Edge
By Kevin T. Conlon
8 hours ago
Members of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission heard concerns March 4, on a proposed...
Mountaire gets emergency variance
By Chris Flood
8 hours ago
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced March 5 it has authorized a...
City of Lewes, DSU partner for career, workforce training efforts
20 hours ago
Leaders from the City of Lewes and Delaware State University met Feb. 18, at Lewes City Hall to...
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Videos
Beach boys spread the love to advance to quarterfinals
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Viewpoints
Delaware needs to consolidate state and federal primaries
By Stephanie T. Bolden
8 hours ago
Over the last several years, the legislature has taken steps to make voting easier and more...
Protest obsessed
By Jim Paterson
8 hours ago
Faster permitting can help Delaware
By Jennifer Cohan
8 hours ago
Across Delaware, communities are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs, growing...
Modest library tax increase is appropriate
By Adrian Nakayama
11 hours ago
The following letter was sent to Sussex County Councilwoman Jane Gruenebaum with a copy...
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Obituaries
Donna Elaine Fischer, lifelong educator
20 hours ago
Donna Elaine Fischer of Lewes passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by her...
Vernon Thomas Smith, General Foods retiree
21 hours ago
Vernon Thomas Smith, 86, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home in Powell, Wyo.Vernon was...
Charles Lawson Browne III, beloved husband
1 day ago
Charles Lawson Browne III passed away peacefully in Baltimore, Md., Tuesday, March 3, 2026,...
Calvin F. Jordan, proud veteran
4 days ago
Calvin Francis Jordan passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Prince Georges County, Md. He was born...
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Sports
Lacrosse girls playing basketball, just call them athletes
By Dave Frederick
8 hours ago
Happening in the moment - Multisport athletes Ally Diehl, Mairead Rishko, Amara Fruchtman, Mikaela...
Cape basketball falls to Howard in quarters
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
Three players scored in double figures, but seventh-seeded Cape fell to No. 2 Howard 72-64 in the...
Beach boys spread the love to advance to quarterfinals
2 days ago
No. 7 Cape put on quite the show for the home crowd in their 73-55 win over No.10 A.I. DuPont in...
Coaching change for Sussex Academy golf team
By Fritz Schranck
3 days ago
A new head coach joined the Sussex Academy golf team for the 2026 season. He brings plenty of...
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A & E
Peek-a-Boo
21 hours ago
A cardinal looks like he’s playing peek-a-boo and enjoying the sunshine at Midway Estates in Lisa...
Rehoboth jazz festival names 2026 Producer of the Year honoree
1 day ago
Bronx, New York-born builder/developer Bob Ciprietti quite literally transported the tastes of his...
Vanilla Fudge to headline benefit concert in Rehoboth April 19
2 days ago
Frantic Music Project will host a special benefit concert Sunday, April 19, at the Rehoboth Beach...
Concert to support local senior center set March 15 in Rehoboth
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Concert Band invites the public to its upcoming performance set for 3 p.m., Sunday,...
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Cape Life
Down Syndrome awareness events kick off March 19
14 hours ago
The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware will commemorate World Down Syndrome Day Saturday, March...
Interactive gallery walk launches civil rights unit at Mariner
18 hours ago
Mariner Middle School seventh-grade English language arts students marked the beginning of Black...
Food Bank culinary students get inventive with scrapple
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Members of the Food Bank of Delaware’s culinary class took part in a competition asking them to...
Cape High theatre students excel at regional festival
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen High School theatre students returned with outstanding results from the 2026 New...
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Local Buzz
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Who else is ready to get out and explore DE this Spring? 🌷
Active Adults Realty®
As the days get longer and warmer, we’re all looking forward to getting back outside. This week, we...
The Different “Flavors” of Retirement Money–And the Cost of Choosing the Wrong Flavor!
George Reilly
Money is money, right? Actually that is not right, particularly for folks in retirement who may...
Cosmetic Changes
Bill Cullin
When a home goes on the market, it should look great. Often there are improvements that must be...
House Odors and Selling
Bill Cullin
Do you have a dog or cat that lives indoors with the family? A pet can pose a problem when your...
"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...
Be Well: Cape Gazette’s Guide to Upgrading Your Routine
Cape Gazette
Be Well
is Cape Gazette’s approach to healthier living — practical, local, and made for...
THANK YOU WSFS BANK FOR JUMPING ON THE RALLY TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
🚂💛 Another Gold Sponsor Has Jumped on the Train! 💛🚂 Please help us thank WSFS Bank for coming...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg 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
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Severe Weather Awareness workshop
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Bingo fundraiser
Wednesday, March 11
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg 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
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
Thursday, March 12
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:30 am
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Spring luncheon
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
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series: Mary Wilson Thompson and the...
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Speak Out Against Hate community meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Business
Helen’s Sausage to open near Lewes
5 hours ago
Helen’s Famous Sausage House, the iconic Delaware breakfast and lunch spot, is planning to open...
Local retail fashion event to support Rehoboth fire company
1 day ago
A showcase of Rehoboth Beach fashions will take place Sunday, March 29, at the Rehoboth Beach...
Lavender Fields farm honored for community partnership with school
2 days ago
Sussex Consortium recognized Lavender Fields as its Community Partner for February during the Feb....
Cape High management team advances to ProStart nationals
2 days ago
Cape Henlopen High School students earned first-place honors in the management competition at the...
Dakota Wealth Management welcomes new team member
3 days ago
Dakota Wealth Management recently announced the addition of Garrett Hudson to its growing team in...
Wellness studio expands to new space near Lewes
3 days ago
Two years after opening its studio doors, Naturally Well has relocated to a larger, standalone...
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Blogs
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
10 hours ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 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...
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759,000.00
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Selbyville
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Exceptional $4.5M Coastal Residence at Indian Beach!
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Dagsboro
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Beautifully Maintained Spacious 2 BR, 2 BA...
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Presenting a beautifully maintained spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at The Henlopen...
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Nestled on a picturesque half-acre waterfront parcel along Herring Creek, this meticulously...
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Walk to the Beach! Ocean-Block, Charleston-Style Gem...
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Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Peaceful Eagles Landing Getaway | 3BR 2.5BA | 310...
Rehoboth Beach
595,000.00
310 Blue Heron Drive #3102 | Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 | List Price: $595,000 Peaceful Eagles...
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Serene Luxury in Lewes | 4BR 3.5BA | 36200 Brackish...
Lewes
779,900.00
36200 Brackish Drive | Atlantic East, Lewes | List Price : $779,900 READY FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE-IN!...
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Polished History on Pilottown Road!
Lewes
4,850,000.00
WATERFRONT HOME - ROOTED IN HISTORY Experience the brilliant evolution of "The Light Keeper’s House...
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Screening protocol enforced at DMV
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The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is implementing new security screening protocols at all DMV...