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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
What’s New
Meoli Companies marks milestone McDonald's anniversaries
State park friends group to hold annual meeting Feb. 21
Cape girls’ wrestlers reach the podium
Sussex Academy junior interns with SOAH
Lorraine Elizabeth Ruth, Beebe retiree
State moves forward with rural health program
Sponsors, meal sites needed for summer food program
Accessible ashes for all in Milton
Nazaré gusts try to snatch the Cape Gazette’s front page
Site work begins at Milton Royal Farms parcel
Icing on the cake
DART proposes changes to Beach Bus services for 2026
Grandpa Mac closing at the end of the month
News / Police
ChristianaCare, Bayhealth and PCOM announce collaboration
12 minutes 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
23 hours ago
Cape Henlopen School District nutrition staff dished up some good news at a Jan. 22 school board...
Milton hopeful to award parking lot contract in April
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
Milton officials are hoping to award the bid for a new parking lot at the corner of Union and...
Nassau School preservation moving slowly
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
As traffic whizzes by at Five Points, the Nassau School sits still, its past settled in history,...
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Viewpoints
Lewes Community Playground held vital role in 1960s
By Darryl Daisey
1 day 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
1 day ago
Healthy ecosystems rely on checks and balances among all species, plant and animal alike. Foxes...
District decisions
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Medical aid in dying is just one option
By Michele (Shelley) Stutzman RN, BSN
1 day ago
I am an end-of-life doula who practices in Sussex County. I want to share thoughts on the...
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Obituaries
Richard Joseph Turner, proud veteran
20 hours ago
Richard Joseph Turner, 88, of Smyrna, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Milford. Born May 5,...
George Howard Bunting Jr., former state senator
1 day ago
Former Delaware State Representative and State Senator George Howard Bunting Jr., 81, passed away...
Sami Philip Maloof, had a zest for life
1 day ago
Sami Philip Maloof, 82 years young, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, leaving behind a...
Scott A. Green, one of a kind
2 days ago
It is with great shock and sadness that his family announces the passing of Scott A. Green, 69, of...
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Sports
‘Stay there’ and ‘short time’ are wrestling commands relatable to athletes and fans
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Stay there! Stay there! The coach exhorts, “Stay there! Short time!” The wrestler is on top, the...
Fred Thomas boys win program’s first trophy
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Sussex Academy hosted the Capital Classic championship games on Valentine’s Day, concluding the...
Cape girls fend off rivals in back-to-back division battles
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team showed no love to its adversaries in the two days leading up to...
Cape unified basketball celebrates seniors
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Cape unified basketball squad celebrated the Class of 2026 players during its 45-38 loss to...
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A & E
Milton Theatre honors 50th anniversary of ‘A Chorus Line’
By Dan Cook
12 minutes ago
The Milton Theatre’s performance of “A Chorus Line” celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of the...
Moment of Stillness
1 day ago
It’s always a lucky day when you see a heron. Peter Klotz shared his image of one of the winged...
Mid-Atlantic Symphony hosts community education series
2 days ago
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra recently piloted a new community education initiative, MSO 101...
Georgetown library student art show to open Feb. 25
3 days ago
An exhibit of works by promising young artists from three Sussex County schools will open Wednesday...
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Cape Life
Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame nominations due April 2
3 hours ago
Gov. Matt Meyer and the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy are accepting nominees for...
Lewes library sets free SAT and college prep sessions
5 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library will offer free programs to assist teens with SAT and college preparation...
Lotus Chiropractic welcomes Dr. Brian Mowll to practice
23 hours ago
Lotus Chiropractic recently announced Dr. Brian Mowll has joined the practice, bringing more than...
TidalHealth Primary Care welcomes experienced provider
1 day ago
TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes has added Britney Palekar, FNP-C, to its team of experienced...
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Local Buzz
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...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
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...
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
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...
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...
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...
Grow Your Business with Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden
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Spring Home & Garden is Cape Gazette’s seasonal platform for reaching engaged Cape Region...
Clean Delaware, Inc. Jumps on the Rally For Our First Responders Train!
Rally For Our First Responders
GOLD SPONSOR SHOUTOUT! A huge THANK YOU to Clean Delaware Inc for jumping on the sponsor train...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:15 am
Sensory art class
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Ashes to go event
1:00 pm
Cash bingo
1:30 pm
Italian conversation group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Paws for Reading
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
to
5:45 pm
Art for kids
6:00 pm
to
6:45 pm
Art for tweens
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
Thursday, February 19
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
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
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
KidLit Writers group
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
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 at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Business
Huxtable to address Rehoboth-Dewey chamber Feb. 24
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will host Delaware Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes,...
Delaware Paid Leave program marks successful launch
3 days ago
The Delaware Department of Labor Division of Paid Leave began accepting claims for paid time off...
Granary developer earns award for conservation stewardship
3 days ago
Convergence Communities, developer of The Granary, a 451-acre planned community in Milton, has...
Coldwell Banker Premier leaders named RISMedia 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers
3 days ago
Coldwell Banker Premier recently announced that three members of its leadership team have been...
April closing expected for Eddie Bauer in Rehoboth
3 days ago
Route 1 Rehoboth’s mile of style is losing one of its longstanding clothing stores – Eddie Bauer....
DJ Hill finds success in focusing on customer experience
5 days ago
DJ Hill, the owner of Lefty’s Alley and Eats, said it’s interesting how some people end up...
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Blogs
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
1 day 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
2 weeks ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
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Core Concierge Health
CHEER Academy
CHEER, Inc.
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
LHS Monday Movie Nights—“It” (1927)
Lewes Historical Society
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PUPPY YOGA AT THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
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Combine luxury, intimacy, and cultural experience. RIVER CRUISES
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Real Estate Marketplace
Amazing Rancher! 25911 Country Meadows Dr., Millsboro
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SOBER LIVING EXPANDS TO REHOBOTH BEACH: Safe, Stylish Homes Closer to Jobs and Beaches
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Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
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SOLD! Unique Opportunity Near Downtown Rehoboth Beach!
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Welcome to 33415 Bridgehampton Ln - Finished Basement in Coastal Club!
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SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
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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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State park friends group to hold annual meeting Feb. 21
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The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will hold its annual membership meeting Saturday, Feb. 21,...
