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Friday, April 10, 2026
What’s New
Blaming newcomers for sprawl is not the answer
Look at the whole energy picture
Thanks for bills that support voting access
New film offerings continue at Cinema Art Theater
Delaware Prosperity Partnership announces staff promotions
Milton garden tour to welcome visitors June 27
Lewes woman wins $100K playing Powerball
Little Vikings Preschool hosts family engagement night
Dogfish Head receives approval for tank repair project
Seahawks get tying run to plate in 5-2 loss to CR in Wilmington
Vanilla Fudge to perform April 19 in Rehoboth Beach
Celebration of life held for Jackie Finer
Music and prayer highlighted in Good Friday presentation
News / Police
Rehoboth officials announce road closures for April 12 running festival
13 hours ago
Thousands of runners are expected to compete Sunday, April 12, in the Coastal Delaware Running...
Zwaanendael Club places pinwheels for child abuse prevention
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
Blue pinwheels have been placed in the Zwaanendael Park garden in Lewes to mark national Child...
Dewey police officers promoted
By Ellen McIntyre
2 days ago
Eight Dewey Beach Police Department officers were promoted during a dinner April 1 at the Hyatt...
Milton Royal Farms expected to be ready by September
By Ryan Mavity
2 days ago
After a long, four-year road, Royal Farms is set to pull into Milton this fall. Aliyah Atayee,...
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Viewpoints
Norma’s Restaurant & Subs lives on in memories
2 days ago
Norma’s Restaurant & Subs was a staple in Milton for many decades, occupying the space...
Easterseals celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
By Natalie Scott
2 days ago
Six months ago, Samson Whaley, age 2 1/2, of Dover, was not speaking. Now, not only can he...
ICE pick
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Sussex losing more than trees
By Christine Villabona-Kuntz
2 days ago
As a local travel infusion nurse in Sussex County, Delaware, I spend my days driving from patient...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Billie Ann Buckaloo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother
9 hours ago
Billie Ann Buckaloo, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born Sept...
Martha Brown Royall, touched many lives
12 hours ago
Martha Brown Royall passed away in the arms of her immediate family Saturday, March 28, 2026, a...
Kevin Patrick Rooney, veteran, marketing executive
1 day ago
Kevin Patrick Rooney, 83, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born Feb. 13...
Anita Joy Stockton, retired educator, minister
2 days ago
Dr. Anita Joy Stockton, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2026. As a career educator,...
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Sports
Lewes Base Ball Club to host Elkton Eclipse April 11
1 day ago
Lewes Base Ball Club will open its 2026 home schedule with a doubleheader against the Elkton...
Cape swim teams visit North Carolina universities, explore campus life
2 days ago
At the end of January, the Cape Henlopen High School boys’ and girls’ swim teams took an enriching...
Cone of uncertainty surrounds protected cylinder of offensive basketball players
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Cone of Uncertainty - There is a cylinder of personal space in basketball, lacrosse, soccer and...
Royals go 2-1 in first three 2026 matches
By Fritz Schranck
5 days ago
Delmarva Christian won its first match of the 2026 season March 26, with a 185-255 defeat of Mt....
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A & E
Coastal Concerts appoints new executive director
9 hours ago
Coastal Concerts recently announced the appointment of Ross Peddicord as its new executive director...
Dogfish Head hosts Egg Drop
By Ryan Mavity
10 hours ago
Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton celebrated Easter with its very first Egg Drop April 2, an event...
ArcoStrum to take Coastal Concerts stage April 18
1 day ago
Coastal Concerts will present a live performance by ArcoStrum at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at...
WomenKind ensemble to perform April 18-19
1 day ago
WomenKind, a new women’s a cappella ensemble, will present its debut concert, Life, Love, Laughter...
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Cape Life
Lighthouse sunset cruise registration open for June 6
15 hours ago
The Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation will host one sunset cruise fundraiser this summer...
School of Nursing at Beebe receives $1M scholarship endowment
17 hours ago
Beebe Medical Foundation recently announced the establishment of the Robert J. & Lois H. White...
Rehoboth Elementary students host school-wide talent show
1 day ago
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade packed the Rehoboth Elementary School gymnasium for a...
Traveling yogis strike a pose in Greece
1 day ago
Rehoboth Beach Yoga’s “Traveling Yogis” sent a sunny hello to the Gazette from their Glorious...
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Local Buzz
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
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...
Purchase Agreements
Bill Cullin
Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR® April House Open House Weekend Event | April 11-12
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
🌸 Your Dream Home Could Be Blooming This April! 🌸 Join us for a special Spring Open House Weekend...
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...
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...
Get in the Game — and Get Your Bar Seen
Dine Out
Put Your Bartender in the Spotlight This Summer Cape Gazette is launching something new to kick...
Make Your Business the Pick of the Litter
Our Pets
Advertise Where Pet Owners Sit, Stay… and Spend Across the Cape Region, pet owners are investing...
Festival Season Starts Here: Cape Gazette’s Spring & Summer Festivals
Spring & Summer Festivals
Mark a few dates, make a few memories, and make the most of the season with
Spring & Summer...
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
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
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
Fireside chat
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Blue Hens & Bugbears program
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 11
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Boating Safety Class
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo
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
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
History in Bloom tour
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Annual History in Bloom Tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Talking Trash program
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
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
DIY Delft tiles
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
12:00 pm
Sons of the American Revolution Lewestown chapter...
5:00 pm
Fireside chat
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories Paranormal Investigations tour
Sunday, April 12
7:30 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE buffet breakfast fundraiser
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Elks breakfast
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo
10:30 am
History in Bloom tour
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Annual History in Bloom Tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Just Us and Cat Nippers low-cost dog and cat vaccine...
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:30 am
Lewes Tulip Celebration
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Sussex Bird Club meeting
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Cape Community Fund Spring Bash
3:00 pm
“Radical Harmonies” film screening
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Fireside chat
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
Business
Beacon Middle School hosts community guests at career fair
11 hours ago
Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade at Beacon Middle School recently had the opportunity to...
Fins Hospitality brings Claws Seafood House to Bethany Beach
1 day ago
Fins Hospitality Group has announced the opening of its newest restaurant, Claws Seafood House, at...
Sneaker recycling at Tanger Outlets April 17-18, 24-25
1 day ago
In observance of Earth Day, Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach invites the community to donate their...
Beebe names new board chair, governance restructuring
1 day ago
Beebe Healthcare announced a new governance structure designed to support the organization’s long-...
Renovation planned for former Arena’s on Route 1 near Rehoboth
1 day ago
Under the name Bigger Fish LLC, the restaurant group that merged with Big Fish Restaurant Group in...
Teen workplace readiness workshop and job fair set April 25
1 day ago
The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs, Office of Wage and Hour will...
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Blogs
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
Mother Nature Issues Her Final Warning
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
It’s the most annoying time of year, when all my bird-loving buddies wax(wing) rhapsodic over the “...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
OPEN HOUSE! Sunsets Over the Fairway | 4BR + 3.5BA |...
Millsboro
449,000.00
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, April 11th | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 33256 Claremont Court | Plantation Lakes,...
Open House:
Sat, 04/11/2026 -
12:00pm
to
2:00pm
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Real Estate Marketplace
55+ Lewes, New Homes with Garage, starting at $199K
Bayshore Home Sales
New Lewes Listing! 11 Roberts Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
Active Adults Realty®
Newly Listed: 34878 Picnic Basket Ct Rehoboth Beach, DE | Woods Cove
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty - Coastal Division
PRICE REDUCED~17 S SHORE DRIVE-SOUTH SHORES-LINCOLN
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Welcome Home ~ 16511 Greenspring Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
Active Adults Realty®
55+, Folkstone Lane >> 3BR with Garage, Priced at $199K!
Bayshore Home Sales
PRICE CHANGE-327 CARLTON DR-CANNERY VILLAGE-MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
New Listing ~ 16516 Howard Millman Ln, Milton, DE 19968
Active Adults Realty®
Move-in Ready, Better Than New Home in Redmill Pond South!
Bill Cullin
OPEN HOUSE 4 Buckingham Drive, Lewes >> SUN APR 12, Noon-2pm
Bayshore Home Sales
Why Settle for Less? This Beautiful Lewes Home Offers Space, Comfort & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Under Contract in 11 Days: Coastal Living & Pond Views in Summerlyn
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
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Why Just Understanding Your Problems Doesn’t Always Lead to Change
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How Can We Turn Insight Into Lasting Change? A Therapists Dilemma
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
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Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
MEET OUR MC’S - AT THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
She Never Looked Down: Mom Stressing Misses Moment WIth Child on the Beach
DE Life's A Beach Counseling
PUPPY YOGA AT THE 5TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
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Local Dining
Touch of Italy in Lewes to Host Intimate Amalfi Coast Wine Dinner April 17
Touch of Italy
Dine & Donate
CHEER, Inc.
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Premier Listings
24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro | Welcome to...
Millsboro
499,000.00
PREMIUM LOT! Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! This charming ranch home is the perfect...
Active Adults Realty®
New Listing ~ 16511 Greenspring Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
Lewes
555,000.00
Nestled in the prestigious Villages at Red Mill Pond, this exquisite ranch-style home embodies the...
Active Adults Realty®
Waterfront in Herring Creek Estates
Millsboro
1,325,000.00
Nestled on a picturesque half-acre waterfront parcel along Herring Creek, this meticulously...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Unmatched Blend of History & Style | The Pines
Rehoboth Beach
3,995,000.00
Own a piece of history at 69 Henlopen Avenue, one of the most distinctive properties in "The Pines...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Beautiful New Listing in Wolfe Pointe!
Lewes
1,220,000.00
Approach this stunning home via a long driveway to a double-side entrance garage with parking for...
Open House:
Sat, 04/11/2026 -
1:00pm
to
4:00pm
Long & Foster Real Estate
Deal of the Week | Coastal Colonial with In-Ground...
Delaware City
539,900.00
Property Type: Residential Status: Active 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2,865 Sq. Ft.
View This Listing...
The Oldfather Group | Compass Real Estate Agents
Beautifully Maintained Spacious 2 BR, 2 BA...
Rehoboth Beach
1,190,000.00
Presenting a beautifully maintained spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at The Henlopen...
Bill Cullin
Daniels Way Mobile Home Park
Lewes
47,000.00
20912 Daniels Way #3309, Lewes, De 19958 - CUTE AS A BUTTON! This little beach getaway is truly...
The Carrie Lingo Team
READY NOW FOR THIS SUMMER - NO WAIT FOR BOAT SLIP!!
Millsboro
285,000.00
Welcome to Gull Point — your ideal coastal retreat along the Indian River Bay. This spacious 3-...
Long & Foster Real Estate
Charming home with a great rental history in...
Rehoboth Beach
2,988,000.00
A beautiful classic home where traditional meets coastal, offering a spectacular location on the...
Bill Cullin
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Dogfish Head receives approval for tank repair project
Ryan Mavity
10 hours ago
Dogfish Head’s Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits in Milton is set to coincide with the Weekend...
