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Thursday, April 2, 2026
What’s New
Jeffrey Keith Minsker, veteran, devoted family man
Beacon students take part in national writing contest
Seahawks boys’ lacrosse soars over Lake Forest 19-0
Lunch group supports First State Community Action Agency
Seahawks softball rally stalls in 12-6 loss to Lake Forest
Creative arts sessions for veterans kick off April 9 in Lewes
Sussex Technical High School hosts 5th Annual Transition Fair
Cape High JROTC program receives donation from local Elks
Milton Arts Guild celebrates Spring Fling market
Cape tennis defeats Seaford
Seahawks claim 5-0 victory over Golden Knights
Lewes screening of ‘A Life in Tandem’ to benefit cancer research
Whiskey Graves to perform April 8 in Milton
News / Police
Local Nam Knights Motorcycle Club chapter gives back
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
The First State Chapter of the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club donated a $1,500 check to the...
Lewes plants semiquincentennial tree
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
Landscapers placed the official Lewes semiquincentennial tree in Stango Park March 25. The swamp...
Milton council to hold off discussion on districts until June
By Ryan Mavity
2 days ago
Milton Town Council is putting off discussion on whether to pursue a plan to create town council...
Delaware State Fire Marshal investigating fire at Red Mill Inn
2 days ago
The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that took place at Red Mill Inn...
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Viewpoints
Wal-Mart eyes Rehoboth Mall site in 1995
1 day ago
In March 1995, it was revealed Wal-Mart was looking to build a new store along Route 1 at Old...
Home is where my son belongs
By Lauren West
2 days ago
When I walked into Legislative Hall to testify before Delaware’s Joint Finance Committee, I wasn't...
Against the wind
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Feeding the birds and bees at your home
By Claire Brown
2 days ago
There are lots of pressures facing birds. They get eaten by cats, slam into glass windows during...
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Obituaries
Jane S. Nicholson, active in community, church
1 day ago
Jane S. Nicholson, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born Jan. 4, 1939...
Robert Stanley Carpenter, had friendly, outgoing nature
1 day ago
Robert Stanley Carpenter, 61, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his residence.Born...
Jeffrey Richard Claudy, veteran, adventurer at heart
2 days ago
Jeffrey Richard Claudy, 43, of Milton, passed away suddenly Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born...
Gerald Paul Beaulieu, passionate for social justice
2 days ago
Gerald Paul “Gerry” Beaulieu completed his journey in this life peacefully in home hospice care...
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Sports
Cape softball shuts out Senators 17-0
By Dan Cook
2 hours ago
After a tough 4-0 loss to Stephen Decatur March 31, the Cape softball team’s bats came alive in a...
Seahawks soccer soars back from loss to bounce Woodbridge 7-0
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 hours ago
It might have taken the Sussex Academy girls’ soccer team until the third game of the year to score...
Cape baseball delivers from the plate and the rubber
By Dan Cook
3 hours ago
The Cape baseball team came back from a five-run deficit in the bottom of the second inning to...
Special turkey hunting days set April 4-5
19 hours ago
Delaware’s upcoming spring turkey hunting season has been extended by a day thanks to a recent...
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A & E
‘Gypsy’ musical auditions set April 10-11 in Milford
19 hours ago
Milford’s Second Street Players will hold auditions for “Gypsy” beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, April...
Broken But Beautiful
2 days ago
A fallen tree stretches across a snowy field as the morning sun rises after a March winter storm....
Pathways to Success to celebrate 20 years April 18
3 days ago
Pathways to Success will mark a major milestone as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary...
Opening reception set April 4 for Color My World exhibit at Peninsula Gallery
4 days ago
The Peninsula Gallery’s April exhibition, Color My World, invites four artists to explore the...
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Cape Life
Cape Henlopen High School students earn Scholastic Art Awards
7 hours ago
Sixteen Cape Henlopen High School students in grades nine to 12 have been recognized as Scholastic...
Sussex Family YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day April 18
13 hours ago
The Sussex Family YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Sussex Preservation Coalition to meet April 8
15 hours ago
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at the Lewes Public...
The Gazette enjoys a Douro River cruise
19 hours ago
Frank and Grace Maniscalco, along with the Gazette, enjoyed a fantastic river cruise through...
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Local Buzz
Rare Pappy Van Winkle Dinner Announced for May 16 at The Chef’s Table
Touch of Italy
An exceptionally rare bourbon experience is coming to the Eastern Shore this spring as The Chef’s...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders 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...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
Something Else For Your Spring-Cleaning List.
George Reilly
Something Else For Your Spring-Cleaning List. I spent a “fun” hour or so this past weekend doing a...
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Mike Kogler Team
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Sell faster. And for more money...
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
How to Choose the Right Amount and Types of Lighting
Bill Cullin
When decorating your home, one of the most important areas of focus should be the lighting....
Cape Gazette’s Spring Home & Garden Returns with Fresh Ideas for Your Home
Spring Home & Garden
Spring Home & Garden
is Cape Gazette’s guide to the season of renewal — practical...
Put Your Restaurant on the Cape’s Local Dining Map
Cape Gazette
When locals and visitors are deciding where to go out in the Cape Region, make sure they find your...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
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
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
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
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
7:00 pm
Milton Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. Penny Party
Friday, April 3
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
LIB tulip sale
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
3:00 pm
Great Delaware Kite Festival
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
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
Saturday, April 4
8:00 am
to
9:30 am
Guided bird walk
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Native 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
11:00 am
Backyard & Community Composting Done Right program
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
Easter Bunny Bonanza
10:30 am
to
3:30 pm
Loyalist on the Lawn event
10:45 am
Dewey Egg Scoop
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
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
DIY Delft tiles
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Meet & greet local Democrats
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
American Legion Easter dinner
Business
Meals on Wheels introduces new executive director to begin in June
17 hours ago
Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth announced the appointment of Aileen Mateo as its next executive...
Polished and casual fashions hit the runway
1 day ago
Fashion from area retailers highlighted the diverse fashion scene at the Rehoboth Beach Main Street...
Student-led initiative brings new mascot to local restaurant
1 day ago
What started out as a simple classroom idea has turned into a successful real-world collaboration,...
Draper Media announces president’s upcoming retirement
1 day ago
Draper Media announced April 1 that Craig Jahelka, its current president, will retire effective...
Seaglass Bistro coming to Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth
4 days ago
A new restaurant called Seaglass Bistro is coming to Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. A recent...
Backyard Cafe announces Birdhouse in Milton
5 days ago
The Backyard Cafe has formally announced it plans to open a spin-off restaurant on Route 16 in...
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Blogs
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
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Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
Oahu, Hawaii, where my sister Carolyn has lived since 2012, has traditionally been the kind of...
The Humming Bluebird of Happiness
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
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Luxury Meets Location in Canal Corkran!🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $4,989,000 📍32 Eleanor Lee Lane E,...
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BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED OPEN HOUSE at 26 Beacon!
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Built just 2.5 years ago, this sun-drenched 4-bedroom home perfectly balances contemporary design...
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Beautiful New Listing in Wolfe Pointe!
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1,220,000.00
Approach this stunning home via a long driveway to a double-side entrance garage with parking for...
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Open House in Downtown Milton at 201 Federal St!
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Make sure to come by This Friday, April 3rd from 11 am to 2 pm for a tour during our open house!...
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Nestled on a picturesque half-acre waterfront parcel along Herring Creek, this meticulously...
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Own a piece of history at 69 Henlopen Avenue, one of the most distinctive properties in "The Pines...
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649,900.00
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Lewes
194,000.00
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
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POND FRONT OPEN HOUSE at 29143 Finch!
Milton
614,900.00
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OPEN HOUSE New Construction - Oversized Rancher |...
Lewes
729,000.00
🏡 16471 Four Leaf Drive | Maritima, Lewes | List Price: $729,000 This oversized ranch was built in...
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Local Nam Knights Motorcycle Club chapter gives back
Ellen McIntyre
2 days ago
The First State Chapter of the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club donated a $1,500 check to the...
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