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Sunday, May 3, 2026
What’s New
Artisans Fair May 23 supports arts and college scholarships
Rehoboth writer publishes new novel
Anthony Judson Bennett, retired river boat pilot
Women’s Fest pickleball events benefit Cape volleyball
Float therapy studio opens with new, local owner May 5
County council candidates to address 14th RD Democrats
Pajamas and paws for a great cause
Corinne Rosenberg, loved family, friends
It takes a hero to eat this overstuffed sandwich
City helps Rehoboth in Bloom with sidewalk planters
Full steam ahead
Vino Del Mar brings new wine vibe to Lewes
Lewes during the Revolution - Part 2
News / Police
USFWS seeks to clean up area next to Milton sportsman’s club
By Chris Flood
1 hour ago
U.S. Fish & Wildlife has submitted an application to the state related to removing lead shot...
Milton council to weigh in on Scarlet Oaks site plan
By Ryan Mavity
17 hours ago
Milton Town Council is set to weigh in on three separate items related to the proposed Scarlet Oaks...
Lewes man indicted for January murder
1 day ago
A Sussex County grand jury has indicted a Lewes man for the January murder of his 72-year-old...
Coastal building task force discussing available options
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
An advisory committee created to make recommendations on possible changes to the state’s coastal...
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Viewpoints
Minos Conaway project’s earth berm caught my attention
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
Since I’m not supposed to drive more than 50 mph through the construction zone of the Minos Conaway...
Nothing exists in isolation
By Katya Geyer
1 day ago
Editor’s note: Sussex Academy senior Katya Geyer was recently named the winner of the RENEW...
Dewey swim standards
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Nassau Bridge crossover should be closed
1 day ago
The Delaware Department of Transportation recently completed a number of changes to median...
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online polls
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Obituaries
John E. Gordon Jr., retired USAF major
1 day ago
John E. Gordon Jr., Maj. (Ret.) USAF, died the morning Friday, April 24, 2026, and five precious...
Karen Neely, heart of the family
1 day ago
Karen Neely, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home...
Constance Ruth Smith, loving grandmother
3 days ago
Constance “Connie” Ruth (Stevens) Smith, 89, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, April...
Sandra Lynne Workman, loved her family, animals
4 days ago
Sandra Lynne Workman, 75, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lewes. Sandy was a loving...
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Sports
Cape golf team keeps winning
By Fritz Schranck
21 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen High golf team continued its winning ways with a 150-162 April 23 win against...
Cape excels at Middle School Track Invitational
By Kate Ingerski
1 day ago
Cape’s Beacon, Mariner and Frederick D. Thomas middle schools showed out at the Jim Blades Track...
Black sea bass season expected to open May 1
By Eric Burnley
1 day ago
The folks at NOAA have posted in the National Register the new regulations for black sea bass and...
Phillies make desperation move
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to fire Rob Thomson as their manager after four-plus...
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A & E
Buschi artwork on display May 2-3 in Milton
1 day ago
Milton artist Kathy Buschi will host an open house at her gallery Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3...
Gallery One debuts new exhibit with theme of Becoming
1 day ago
Gallery One artists will present works in keeping with the theme Becoming for its newest show,...
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee wags into spring May 8-10
1 day ago
A wave of wagging tails and golden smiles will wash over a local resort town as it welcomes back...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Abriblu to perform May 2 in Rehoboth Beach
2 days ago
Enjoy an evening of heartfelt, soulful music by Abriblu from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at...
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Cape Life
The Cape Gazette celebrates Delaware Day in paradise
15 hours ago
While the Cape Region was cold and wintry, Adele Rugg attended the Annual Delaware Day Celebration...
Wartime portrayed at Fort Miles
By Deny Howeth
1 day ago
Delaware Defense Day launched successfully April 25 at Fort Miles in Lewes. Interpreters from...
Rehoboth second-graders write sports-themed stories
1 day ago
Rehoboth Elementary School second-grade students recently wrapped up an engaging sports fiction...
Children’s Beach House completes historic fundraising challenge with $4M goal
1 day ago
Children’s Beach House officials are proud to announce the completion of a three-year, $2 million...
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Local Buzz
One lucky Sussex Countian will win a new HVAC system!
Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes
The
Spring
Home & Garden Total Home Comfort Sweepstakes Powered by Shoretech...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
16512 E Kea Way, Lewes, DE
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,...
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...
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
We Are More Than Primary Care
Core Concierge Health
At Core Concierge Health, we believe your healthcare experience should feel thoughtful,...
We Are More Than Primary Care
Core Concierge Health
At Core Concierge Health, we believe your healthcare experience should feel thoughtful,...
23687 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23687 Herring Reach Court – a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lewes Junction railroad tours
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
Bayhealth’s Walk with a Doc, First Sundays Each Month
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Fire Department fundraiser
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers spring concert
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
Monday, May 4
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
5:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle fundraiser
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks & Books program
Tuesday, May 5
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:15 am
to
11:00 am
TOPS weight loss program
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
After-school study session
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Alka Joshi
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Kapow! kids comic book club
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Simmer Down Cookbook Club for Millennials
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
7:00 pm
Women’s Club of Milton bingo night
Business
Ledo Pizza opening soon on Rehoboth Avenue
21 hours ago
Maryland-based Ledo Pizza, famous for its square pie, will soon open a new location on Rehoboth...
Bette Gallo honored at annual chamber banquet
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards luncheon and...
Riverwalk Farmers Market sets May 2 grand opening in Milford
3 days ago
Downtown Milford will host the grand opening of the 2026 Riverwalk Farmers Market season starting...
First State Corn & More to open new Route 1 location May 2
3 days ago
Five years after opening the First State Corn & More food truck in a parking lot on Route 1...
Opening day is May 5 for Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
4 days 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
4 days ago
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market, recently chosen 8th Best Farmers Market in America, will...
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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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LEWES WEATHER
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Overlooking the Clubhouse Green in Senators!
Lewes
929,000.00
Welcome to this exceptionally maintained home located on a premium lot overlooking the clubhouse...
Open House:
Sun, 05/03/2026 -
11:00am
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1:00pm
Long & Foster Real Estate
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OPEN HOUSE~SUNDAY-MAY 3-12PM-3PM~114 E HOLLY DR~MEADOWS ON CUBBAGE POND~LINCOLN
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
17 CRIPPLE CREEK RUN~CRIPPLE CREEK~MILTON
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Price Improvement! Luxury Renovated Condo in Grande at Canal Pointe — Weekly Rentals & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
18721 STITCHWORK WAY~MILFORD PONDS~MILFORD
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
“SOLD” In 9 DAYS!! Dewey Bayside: Mike Kogler Team, Long & Foster, Rehoboth
Mike Kogler Team
Free Coastal Delaware Buyers Guide
Active Adults Realty®
3 BR, 2 BA One Level Living Just Minutes to the Beach!
Bill Cullin
New Price: Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Bill Cullin
Easy 55+ Living on a Premium Independence Lot | 24006 Benjamin Harrison Circle
Active Adults Realty®
Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
“South Rehoboth” SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
Mike Kogler Team
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In the Market
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
Lewes Historical Society
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
Lewes Just Got a Better Insurance Option
Lewes Insurance
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Dewey Beach Picnic Company joins the Rally for Our First Responders Train
Rally For Our First Responders
We Are More Than Primary Care
Core Concierge Health
CHRISTIANA CARE JUMPS ON THE RALLY SPONSOR TRAIN
Rally For Our First Responders
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in The Lewes Room at Irish Eyes
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
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Premier Listings
Newly Built 5BR Grand Estate on 5-Acres in Deere...
Georgetown
1,590,000.00
Newly Built Grand Estate on 5-Acres in Deere Pines! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $1,590,000 📍 20157 W. Piney...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
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
Build New in The Pines! | 4BR 3.5BA | 40 Park Avenue...
Rehoboth Beach
3,046,093.00
Wonderful opportunity to own a brand new home in The Pines, offered as a lot-home package in...
Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
2.4 Private Acres and Water Frontage in Harbeson!
Harbeson
2,100,000.00
2.4 Private Acres and Water Frontage! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $2.1M 📍 5 Blackberry Lane, Harbeson,...
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Just Listed - Fountain Views in Breakwater!
Lewes
825,000.00
Welcome to effortless coastal living in the highly sought-after Breakwater community. This...
Long & Foster Real Estate
Delightful 3BR Rancher in Villages Of Old Landing,...
Rehoboth Beach
495,000.00
Delightful Rancher in Villages Of Old Landing! 🍍🌊 // List Price: $495,000 📍 13 Avebury Court,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
Overlooking the Clubhouse Green in Senators!
Lewes
929,000.00
Welcome to this exceptionally maintained home located on a premium lot overlooking the clubhouse...
Open House:
Sun, 05/03/2026 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
Long & Foster Real Estate
16511 Greenspring Ave | Lewes Living in Red Mill Pond
Lewes
555,000.00
Nestled in the prestigious Villages at Red Mill Pond, this exquisite ranch-style home embodies the...
Active Adults Realty®
Your Beach Home Awaits | 19 Mayfair Lane, Lewes
Lewes
194,000.00
TURN-KEY COASTAL LIVING NEAR THE TRAIL!
Welcome home to this pristine, move-in-ready gem...
Active Adults Realty®
Beautiful Lewes Home on a Premium Homesite Backing...
Lewes
599,000.00
NEW PRICE- Location location! Step into a move-in ready, better than new, Eastwood model completed...
Bill Cullin
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USFWS seeks to clean up area next to Milton...
Chris Flood
5 hours ago
U.S. Fish & Wildlife has submitted an application to the state related to removing lead shot...