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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
What’s New
Cape district presents January GEM awards
Cape unified basketball falls to Jays
Royals outduel Sabres 50-46
Lewes chamber recognizes Braithwaite for service
Historian to highlight WWII supply transportation service Feb. 14
Cape receives threat; police say it’s unfounded
Valentine’s comedy special set Feb. 6 in Milton
Coolest Thing Made in Delaware nominations due by Feb. 18
Blunt Rochester holds listening tour on coastal concerns
Rehoboth Diner closed indefinitely for renovations
Cape wrestling housed by Hawks 43-29
Johnnie Walker Beach holds historical significance in Lewes
Rehoboth could remove hard cap on property tax collection
News / Police
Bill would require snow, ice removal from vehicles
By Melissa Steele
22 hours ago
Delaware legislators are considering a bill that would require accumulated snow and ice to be...
Footprints in the snow help solve burglary case
1 day ago
A Georgetown man faces burglary and theft charges Jan. 30, after police say footprints in the snow...
Lewes still working toward home-based business regs
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Lewes Mayor and City Council put the ingredients of a proposed reconstituted home-based business...
Milton committee recommends moving forward with annexation
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
A three-member committee in Milton recommended moving forward with the proposed annexation of 5...
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Viewpoints
Term limits are anti-democratic
By Claire Snyder-Hall
1 day ago
The Cape Gazette recently ran an editorial in favor of term limits. They quote my soundbite, “We...
Plunging temperatures
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Protecting the right to privacy in the age of surveillance
By Rep. Madinah A. Wilson-Anton
1 day ago
As we enter the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, certain...
Rehoboth resident thankful for city’s streets crew
By Nancy Doyle
1 day ago
Much thanks to Rehoboth Beach’s streets department for the great job plowing our streets. They were...
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Obituaries
Raymond H. Gibson, retired teacher, coach
19 hours ago
Raymond H. Gibson, 85, of Oxford, Fla., died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Cornerstone Hospice...
Kelly Truitt, Bodie’s retiree
22 hours ago
Kelly Truitt, 67, of Seaford, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in her hometown.Born April 4, 1958...
Walter Weldon Brittingham Jr., former city commissioner
1 day ago
Walter Weldon Brittingham Jr., 82, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Jan. 27, 2026, at AccentCare...
James Robert Linnen, retired Army colonel
1 day ago
James “Jim” Robert Linnen, Col. (Ret.), passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, with his...
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Sports
I’m a sportswriter, not a sociologist, but I do have a degree
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Talk too much - “You talk too much, you worry me to death. You talk too much, you even worry my pet...
Royals take their lumps from strong northern squads
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Four straight home games against northern teams resulted in a .500 record for a Delmarva Christian...
Fast start, strong finish powers Royals to 46-36 win over Spartans
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
There’s something to be said for keeping even-keeled in the crux of a high school basketball season...
Cape girls’ basketball collars the Jags by 24
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team scored the first 18 points of the game and cruised to a 57-33 win...
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A & E
Saulsbury Street Sunrise
1 day ago
Mary Ann Perrone submitted her image of a sunrise from Saulsbury Street in Dewey Beach on New Year’...
Sussex conservation poster 2025 winners recognized
3 days ago
Sussex Conservation District recently recognized the winners of its annual conservation poster...
Lewes artists’ exhibition to open Feb. 7 at Peninsula Gallery
3 days ago
Members of the Lewes Artists Studio Tour will be showcased from Saturday, Feb. 7 to Sunday, March 1...
Mississippi cruise offers culinary treats with Southern spice
By Denise Clemons
5 days ago
For those of you who may have noticed my column didn’t appear in last week’s paper, I was away on a...
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Cape Life
Local students excel at universities
18 hours ago
Local students excel at Alabama The University of Alabama named Adria Windish of Lewes to its fall...
Cape future educators gain experience in early childhood classrooms
19 hours ago
Cape Henlopen High School students enrolled in the K-12 Teacher Academy Pathway are gaining...
Delaware artist’s work returns home from U.S. Embassy in Bahrain
19 hours ago
A Delaware artist’s work displayed at the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, has returned...
Bayhealth adds Marlow as chief digital and information officer
23 hours ago
Bayhealth has named Thomas “Mac” Marlow, MBA, PMP, CHCIO, CDH-E, PMP, ITIL, CSM, as its newly...
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Local Buzz
A Special Valentine’s Gift—Unusual But Priceless!
George Reilly
A Special Valentine’s Gift—Unusual But Priceless! As we approach one of the most stressful events...
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...
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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...
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...
Grow Your Business in 2026 with Spring Home & Garden
Cape Gazette
Homeowners across the Cape Region are gearing up for spring projects - make sure they find your...
Real Estate Tip: How to Set a Proper Budget for Your Home Remodel
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
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...
Deadlines
Bill Cullin
Both buyer and seller should be aware of all of the deadlines in their purchase agreement. Each...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Natural Selections book club
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
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, February 5
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
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
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
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Snapology program
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
Elks Bingo
Friday, February 6
(All day)
Fire & Ice Festival
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
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
LHS First Friday event
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
Bayhealth cuts ribbon at new Ann L. Burton Center for Children
2 days ago
Bayhealth recently hosted a ribbon-cutting event and tour at the Bayhealth Ann L. Burton Center for...
Vincent offers advanced pediatric eye care in Rehoboth
4 days ago
Simon Eye Associates has welcomed Dr. Kristen Vincent, OD, FAAO, a pediatric and developmental...
Beach Bins brings professional trash bin cleaning to community
4 days ago
Beach Bins, an independent, family-owned garbage bin cleaning service based in Lewes, officially...
HOB Guys with Ties welcome cybersecurity pro
4 days ago
H.O. Brittingham Elementary School’s Guys with Ties group welcomed ethical hacker Christopher...
Local landscape designer recognized for excellence
5 days ago
Bella Terra Landscapes & Garden Center announced Rebecca Snow has received a 2026 Design Award...
UD visual arts and design student interns at Sussex Tech
5 days ago
During January, Sussex Technical High School welcomed University of Delaware senior Amy Deo as a...
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Blogs
All Checked Out
By Elise Seyfried
1 day 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
6 days ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
Fear of Falling
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
My youngest grandson, Dimitri, is 16 months old. His daily routine involves climbing anything and...
How Public Was My Domain!
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I can’t speak for my fellow scribes, but for me, the list of masterworks that have entered the...
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