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Friday, February 20, 2026
What’s New
Glenn Clinton Moore Jr., beloved father, grandfather
Coast Guard lifeboat restoration project is Feb. 27 topic
Elizabeth Conroy Hurdle, devoted educator
Sussex Academy trains nursing students
Vincent, Banta receive Order of the First State
The Phillies are back
Different types of mustard can spice up any dish
News Briefs 2/20/26
Rehoboth library seeks Warrington Road task force members
Athletes of the Week Feb. 20
Concerns raised over proposed changes to Rehoboth charter
Sephora coming to Tanger Outlets Surfside
If Rehoboth can move on from COVID, so can I
News / Police
Cape school district approves final FY 2026 budget
By Ellen McIntyre
4 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen School District Board of Education approved the district’s final budget for...
State weighs changes to coastal building line
By Chris Flood
5 hours ago
The state’s Beach Preservation Act has been in place since 1972, and while some of the act has been...
Shared priorities are focus of first Lewes forum
By Bill Shull
7 hours ago
Affordable housing, expanded healthcare, world-class education, and an economically sound and...
Dewey alters summer parking fee hours
By Ellen McIntyre
7 hours ago
Dewey Beach Town Council voted Feb. 13, to modify the town’s summer parking fee hours, extending...
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Viewpoints
Upcoming news
7 hours ago
George Howard Bunting led with integrity
7 hours ago
The passing of George Bunting leaves a void in Sussex County and across Delaware. For decades,...
Don’t shift problems from one town to another
By Jeff Mulveny
9 hours ago
In response to “Ocean One is ideal location for retail center” by Gary Vorsheim, I agree that the...
Lewes needs long-term vision
By Richard H. Moore
9 hours ago
Lewes has an economic, environment and resiliency commission that can benefit from a long-range...
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Obituaries
Patricia Monaghan, hospice volunteer
1 day ago
Patricia Monaghan, 88, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Patricia was born and raised in...
James Patrick Gillespie, devoted to faith, family
1 day ago
James Patrick Gillespie, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Born Jan. 7,...
Francis Montgomery, veteran, DuPont retiree
1 day ago
Francis “Pat” Montgomery, 77, passed away peacefully at home with family Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026....
Christopher Charles Valenti, owned JB Landscaping
1 day ago
Christopher Charles Valenti went to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.Born June 21, 1952,...
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Sports
Sports is a connect-the-dots game; the older you get, the better you play
By Dave Frederick
6 hours ago
Coach of the Year - The Tubby Raymond Delaware Coach of the Year Award, as voted by the Delaware...
Lover’s Lane 5K lures runners to Rehoboth
By Tim Bamforth
6 hours ago
The fourth annual Lover's Lane Valentine Boardwalk 5K was held in the Nation’s Summer Capital Feb....
Royals book spot in ESIAC Championship game with 59-31 win
By Aaron R. Mushrush
21 hours ago
For the second year in a row, the boys’ basketball team at Delmarva Christian will host the ESIAC...
Sussex Academy boys’ basketball seniors get the spotlight
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
Basketball for the boys at Sussex Academy has come to an end, but the lads kept fighting until the...
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A & E
Milton Arts Guild celebrates Sue Dutton
By Ryan Mavity
1 hour ago
Milton Arts Guild honored its former President Sue Dutton by naming a scholarship for a Cape...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Nature and Nurture to perform Feb. 20 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Unwind with live music as Nature & Nurture takes the stage from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb...
CHEF Winter Jam to benefit Cape student programs March 6
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Winter Jam, will be held...
Rilla-Fest to celebrate music, art and community
1 day ago
Music lovers and fans of the late Christine Havrilla are invited to gather for Rilla-Fest Saturday...
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Cape Life
Take a tip from the old song – accentuate the positive!
By Jim Paterson
1 hour ago
Sometimes aging stinks. You never thought you’d be the person managing blood pressure or a pill...
The Crossing church prepares for expansion project
By Kevin T. Conlon
2 hours ago
The Crossing on Route 1 north of Lewes is preparing to expand its church and construct another...
‘Last Dekrepitzer’ online author talk set Feb. 25
15 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community and Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial...
Love Creek students attend leadership conference
21 hours ago
A group of students from Love Creek Elementary School attended the Special Olympics Student...
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Local Buzz
Thinking of Buying a New Home, but Still Considering a Resale?
Bill Cullin
New homes can have higher sales prices than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually...
23712 Herring Reach Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to 23712 Herring Reach Ct. in the desirable Bay Pointe community. This well-...
Thinking of re-roofing?
Bill Cullin
Should You Replace Your Roof? While it’s certainly one of the most important parts of your home—...
Save Money and Hassles by Working with a REALTOR®
Active Adults Realty®
For many reasons, worries about the cost of living are top-of-mind for so many people. Even more so...
25911 Country Meadows Dr, Millsboro
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to Country Meadows! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher is the perfect blend...
Art Break: Art As Resistance
The Delaware Art Museum
Luis Crus Azaceta’s
Oppression
confronts viewers with an unsettling sense of urgency...
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. Present Don’t Leave It All To Your Kids! A Dynamic Spending Workshop at the Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be hosting a workshop on dynamic spending in retirement. The...
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...
Cape Gazette’s guide to saying ‘I Do’ in the Cape Region
Cape Gazette
Weddings is how Cape Gazette shows up for couples planning one of life’s most meaningful moments —...
Renovation Resolutions? Bathrooms and Kitchens Top the List
Bill Cullin
What would the new year be without resolutions? Now that 2022 has arrived, creating a more...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:30 am
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8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Baby Friday
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-in tech help
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Feelings Rock program
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Shanty Night at Historic Lewes
6:00 pm
Winter bingo fundraiser
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, February 21
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Homemade soup sale
10:00 am
FMHA historical lecture
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Travel show
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
This Used to Be My Playground program
Sunday, February 22
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
Business
Debbie Reed Team welcomes Realtor Brooke Martin
23 hours ago
The Debbie Reed Team of RE/MAX Realty Group has added Realtor Brooke Martin as a buyers agent for...
Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Rehoboth outlets
1 day ago
Dave’s Hot Chicken, a popular chicken tender chain based out of California, is opening a location...
Hearn named Delaware Young Engineer of the Year
1 day ago
George, Miles & Buhr LLC announced Benjamin K. Hearn, PE, vice president and senior project...
Meoli Companies marks milestone McDonald's anniversaries
1 day ago
In 2025, the Meoli Companies marked another year of milestone celebrations, honoring the largest...
Site work begins at Milton Royal Farms parcel
1 day ago
Work at the site of the planned Royal Farms at the corner of Route 16 and Route 5 in Milton is...
Grandpa Mac closing at the end of the month
2 days ago
After a decade of bringing freshly made pasta to the Cape Region, Grandpa Mac has announced it’s...
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Blogs
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
3 days 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
3 weeks ago
“Snow Day!!” I recall my reaction to those words back in my childhood. As I heard the school...
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“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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Milton
489,900.00
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900,000.00
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Open House in Seabrook at 20202 Greythorne Ln!
Millsboro
545,000.00
Visit our open house on Saturday, February 21st from 11 am to 2 pm and take a tour of this amazing...
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Refined Coastal Living in Indian Beach
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4,500,000.00
Imagine a coastal lifestyle defined by uncrowded sands, gentle ocean breezes, and the rhythmic...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
4BR Top-Floor Condo in Bethany Bay!
Ocean View
465,000.00
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Truly Exceptional Home in Bayfront at Rehoboth
Lewes
995,000.00
An exceptional opportunity awaits in one of the Lewes/Rehoboth area’s most coveted bayfront...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
Serene Luxury in Lewes | 4BR 3.5BA | 36200 Brackish...
Lewes
779,900.00
36200 Brackish Drive | Atlantic East, Lewes | List Price : $779,900 READY FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE-IN!...
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Debbie Reed Team, REMAX Realty
Traditional Meets Coastal in Downtown Rehoboth!
Rehoboth Beach
3,188,000.00
Back on the Market after a Kitchen Upgrade, a beautiful classic home where traditional meets...
Bill Cullin
Featured Property in COASTAL CLUB!
Lewes
554,900.00
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Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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Rehoboth library seeks Warrington Road task force...
Chris Flood
6 hours ago
With renovations underway at the Rehoboth Avenue location, Rehoboth Beach Public Library officials...