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Thursday, April 30, 2026
What’s New
Georgetown Student Art Show winners announced
Riverwalk Farmers Market sets May 2 grand opening in Milford
Margarita contest set May 3 at Big Chill
Local scout completes conservation project at James Farm Ecological Preserve
MERR responds for grey seal rescue from river dock near Dover
Cape volleyball shuts out IR, falls to Riders
Mariner language arts students create museum relic projects
Bike drive accepting donations May 2 at Bayhealth Milton
Kindness is Power Club inspires positive student mindset
Ride to the Tide in rain or shine
The Gazette, two travelers and a sleeping volcano
First State Corn & More to open new Route 1 location May 2
Rehoboth to rebuild Boardwalk pavilion at Maryland Avenue
News / Police
Milton review committee to seek cost-benefit analysis on Carey Farm
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The Milton Special Review Committee is asking town council to direct administration to conduct a...
News Briefs 4/28/26
1 day ago
Lewes art group to meet April 29 The Lewes Public Art Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 5...
Dewey clarifies restrictions on swimming pools, pool fences
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
Dewey Beach Town Council passed an ordinance April 17 that clarifies where swimming pools and pool...
Rehoboth OKs second hotel plan change
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
The developers of the One Rehoboth Hotel project received a second amendment to its site plan...
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Viewpoints
Rehoboth auction draws crowd 30 years ago
1 day ago
Online auctions are commonplace in 2026, but that wasn’t the case in 1996. However, that’s how the...
A rosy outlook
1 day ago
Diane Yanaitis saw this pretty rosy maple moth while walking in Milton.
The troubling path of SB 272
By Jennifer Cohan
1 day ago
Last week’s Senate Labor Committee hearing on Senate Bill 272 should have been a moment for...
Everywhere a sign...
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
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Obituaries
Constance Ruth Smith, loving grandmother
18 hours ago
Constance “Connie” Ruth (Stevens) Smith, 89, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, April...
Sandra Lynne Workman, loved her family, animals
1 day ago
Sandra Lynne Workman, 75, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lewes. Sandy was a loving...
Thomas Keith Rew, veteran, volunteer extraordinaire
1 day ago
Thomas Keith Rew, 79, of Lewes, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born Oct. 12, 1946, in...
Carolyn W.C. Fogerty, beloved wife, mother
2 days ago
Carolyn W.C. Fogerty, 97, formerly of Berwyn, Pa., and Lewes, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025...
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Sports
Arden MacPhee turns the world on with her smile
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Posterizing Planet Earth - Arden MacPhee, 13, is a community kid who beat the odds and childhood...
Elks Lodge donates to youth golf organization
2 days ago
The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge presented a check for $3,000 to the First Tee Delaware its recent...
Race for Open Space benefits Lewes Fourth Street Preserve
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
The third annual Race for Open Space 5K and 1-Mile Walk for the Lewes Fourth Street Preserve...
Cape baseball mercy rules Laurel 15-5 on Selders homer
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
Cape senior Max Selders delivered a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to propel...
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A & E
Sussex libraries to host fourth Children’s Book Festival May 2 in Milton
1 day ago
Sussex County Libraries will host the fourth Children’s Book Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Clear Space Theatre to introduce spring repertory shows May 1 and 4
1 day ago
As part of its ongoing program expansions, Clear Space Theatre Company features two productions...
Hummingbird in Hover
2 days ago
A hummingbird hovers midair to sip nectar from a blooming bush at The Peninsula, captured by...
Freeman Arts Pavilion adds more shows to 2026 season
2 days ago
Freeman Arts Pavilion, a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, has announced four additional...
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Cape Life
Lunch group event to benefit Harry K Foundation May 6
16 hours ago
Lunch With a Purpose Coastal Delaware members gathered April 1 to support the Laurel Public Library...
Six Cape district educators earn National Board Certification
17 hours ago
Cape Henlopen School District announced several members of its teaching staff have successfully...
Author Alka Joshi to discuss new historical novel May 5
18 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library, History Book Festival and Browseabout Books will welcome international...
Second ‘Spoonie’ benefit set May 4 at Nicola Pizza
20 hours ago
Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle will hold a celebration of his life and benefit...
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Local Buzz
First Impressions Start at the Curb
Mike Kogler Team
First Impressions Start at the Curb When preparing your home for sale, a well-groomed yard is one...
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
Buying Bug Free
Bill Cullin
If your house is a typical one, there is probably some kind of small, leggy creature that makes its...
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
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The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing NEW PRICE: $869,999 Welcome to Tower Hill, Sussex County’s Community of the Year,...
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...
Show Your Support for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026
Cape Gazette
It’s a milestone moment for Cape Henlopen’s Class of 2026 that brings the community together to...
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...
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...
My Father’s “Death Bag:” A Love Story.
George Reilly
My Father’s “Death Bag:” A Love Story. It is a very simple black nylon bag. Some might call it a...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
to
3:30 pm
Women’s forum
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
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
Singers+Songwriters presentation
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
Friday, May 1
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
Guided welcome walk
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Night
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Holy Smokes fundraiser
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, May 2
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
Horse show series
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
LIB plant sale
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
DelNature spring native plant sale
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring plant sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Sussex County Libraries Children's Book Festival
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Sound immersion meditation in the gardens
10:00 am
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
10:00 am
Guided welcome walk
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Water Family Fest & Native Plant Sale
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Mat Pilates for Millennials
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Nanticoke Indian Museum Heritage Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewes British Motorcar Show
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club orientation meeting
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Kentucky Derby Day Party
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
SDTR’s Kentucky Derby watch party
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
Business
Opening day is May 5 for Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market will open for its 20th season with a special ribbon cutting at 9:...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens May 2 for its 21st season
1 day ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market, recently chosen 8th Best Farmers Market in America, will...
Rehoboth-Dewey chamber spring sidewalk sale runs May 1-3
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce announced its 43rd Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale...
Hertrich Toyota of Milford receives 2026 President’s Award
2 days ago
Hertrich Toyota of Milford recently announced it has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Toyota...
Milton chamber donates to Lions Club
3 days ago
Milton Chamber of Commerce representatives recently presented a $500 donation to the Milton Lions...
Ladies in Leadership meet in strength competition for a cause
4 days ago
A group of 24 women from local businesses recently gathered at Rehoboth Beach Barbell Club for the...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
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324,500.00
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MERR responds for grey seal rescue from river dock...
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A call came in to the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute late in the evening...
