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Friday, March 6, 2026
What’s New
No Cape school board elections this year
Wellness studio expands to new space near Lewes
Mid Atlantic Guitar Show opens March 27 in Harrington
Lewes man faces charges in connection with threatening phone calls
Busy time of year
Calvin F. Jordan, proud veteran
The founding father many probably haven’t heard about
Youth exhibition to open March 14 at Rehoboth Art League
Lewes Revolutionary War hero featured on Delaware tapestry
Athletes of the Week March 6
Beer dinner pairs classy comfort food with great brews
Jumping into the ocean all year must be good for the soul
Six proposals to limit development offered to Sussex County Council
News / Police
State hears new Ocean One plan
By Nick Roth
10 hours ago
A large project mixing commercial and residential uses at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 16...
News Briefs 3/6/26
11 hours ago
VIA to host blood drive March 6 in Rehoboth The Village Improvement Association will welcome the...
Keane runs for Lewes city council
By Bill Shull
11 hours ago
Kevin Keane is the first person to file to run for Lewes City Council in this year’s municipal...
Lewes man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl charge
1 day ago
A Lewes man who fled from Lewes police in July 2024 pleaded guilty March 5 to a fentanyl drug...
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Viewpoints
Cheers to Cape Region’s champions
13 hours ago
Championships are not won by accident; they are earned through early mornings, relentless training...
Book keeping
By Jim Paterson
13 hours ago
Rehoboth recovers from recent storm
By Taylour Tedder
13 hours ago
As everyone knows, the recent snowstorm hit the City of Rehoboth Beach much harder than expected –...
Meals on Wheels appreciates help during storms
By Chris Strong
14 hours ago
Over the past several weeks, our coastal community has experienced three significant snow events,...
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Obituaries
Mark Alan Winstead, retired state trooper
1 day ago
Mark Alan Winstead, 68, of Lewes died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. He was loved more than he could...
Gary Earl Showers, veteran, teacher
1 day ago
Gary Earl Showers, 84, of Lewes, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at The Moorings in Lewes. He was...
Teresa Jane Shockley, touched many lives
1 day ago
Teresa Jane Shockley (born Teresa Jane Hall), 63, of Frankford, passed away peacefully Saturday,...
John Stephen Sarik, devoted educator, volunteer
1 day ago
John Stephen Sarik of Lewes passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. He was born June 22,...
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Sports
Brag sheet of wrestlers includes GPA
By Dave Frederick
12 hours ago
Brag sheet - Bragging on yourself is considered annoyingly uncool and needy unless someone asked...
13th Lucky Leprechaun 5K on tap March 8 in Milton
By Tim Bamforth
13 hours ago
The popular 13th Lucky Leprechaun 5K will be this Sunday morning, March 8, at Irish Eyes in Milton...
Cape girls’ basketball falls in DIAA second round
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape girls’ basketball team’s dream of a DIAA state title fell short, as the No. 2 Vikings...
AI equals acquired immunity for photographers who camp by the barf bucket
By Dave Frederick
3 days ago
Catch a shooting star - William Penn wrestling coach Joe Archangelo went out with a shazam Saturday...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Decade80 to perform March 6-7 in Dewey Beach
1 day ago
Dewey Beach comes alive this weekend as the legendary Decade80 kicks off Nalu’s 19th season...
Exploring Your Environment continues at Gallery One
1 day ago
Exploring Your Environment is the theme for Gallery One’s exhibit on display through Wednesday,...
Chris Malinowski to screen film at Lewes Public Library
By Maya Yngve
1 day ago
Multitalented filmmaker, guitarist and vocalist Chris Malinowski is screening “Yes, Your Tide is...
Mispillion Art League judged show continues thru April 18
2 days ago
Highlighting spectacular works from dozens of local artists, Mispillion Art League’s 23rd Annual...
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Cape Life
VIA to host wine tasting March 15
1 day ago
The Village Improvement Association, in cooperation with Bin 66, will host a wine tasting event...
MFD chicken salad order deadline is March 13
1 day ago
The Milton Fire Department Auxiliary is taking orders until Friday, March 13, for its famous...
Elks bring cheer to Stockley Center with Valentine’s Day party
1 day ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 held a Valentine's Day celebration Feb. 10, when Community Outreach...
Quilts of Valor presented to veterans
By Deny Howeth
2 days ago
Members of local quilting group Piecemakers awarded two Quilts of Valor to recipient veterans Feb....
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Local Buzz
A Rewarding Activity–Even If It’s Not a Snow Day!
George Reilly
A Rewarding Activity! I first published this piece in the aftermath of the recent huge snowstorm...
Handle Needed Repairs Early
Bill Cullin
There is a standard chain of events that occurs when an offer comes in on a home. After a meeting...
The Sales Price
Bill Cullin
After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the sales price....
Sales Contracts
Bill Cullin
The purchase or sale of a home is one of the most complicated business transactions most people...
"Stuff," Money, and Music
George Reilly
"Stuff," Money, and Music I think it is safe to say that for anyone who has spent time cleaning...
26086 Kielbasa Ct, Lewes
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
View Listing Welcome to Hailey’s Glen, a sought-after Schell Brothers community in Lewes, Delaware...
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...
Join us at the Health, Fitness & Leisure Expo at Cape Henlopen High School
Core Concierge Health
Join us at the Health, Fitness & Leisure Expo at Cape Henlopen High School this Saturday, March...
The Different “Flavors” of Retirement Money–And the Cost of Choosing the Wrong Flavor!
George Reilly
Money is money, right? Actually that is not right, particularly for folks in retirement who may...
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-...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delmarva Blood Bank donation drive
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
7:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
CHEF Winter Jam fundraiser
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 7
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Health-Fitness & Leisure Expo
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Beebe Healthcare Invites You to the Upcoming Health,...
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
Spring craft fair
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
5:00 pm
History Happened Here program
Sunday, March 8
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Elks breakfast
10:00 am
History Happened Here program
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
11:00 am
Milton St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Leprechaun 5K & Parade
12:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Miss XV Magazine Quinceañera Expo
2:00 pm
Hate Has No Home Here Film Festival rescheduled movies
Business
Small business division to hold webinar March 9 for new online tool
1 day ago
The Delaware Division of Small Business, in partnership with Gov. Matt Meyer, launched an online...
Monument Sotheby’s Coastal welcomes experienced agent
1 day ago
Monument Sotheby's International Realty – Coastal Division announced Sterling Townsend has joined...
Sports facilities awarded tourism capital investment funding
1 day ago
Four Sussex County sports complexes are receiving state funds to upgrade or expand operations. ...
High Tide Fibers yarn shop to open in Rehoboth March 7
2 days ago
High Tide Fibers, a modern and friendly yarn shop, will host its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 6 p....
Special Olympics Delaware hosts food-tasting contests
2 days ago
Despite the annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge being canceled this year, two of its popular events went...
Lewes chamber welcomes wellness clinic with ribbon cutting
2 days ago
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce recently facilitated a ribbon cutting for its new member Seaside...
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Blogs
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I’ve been reading tons of poetry lately, most of it pretty good. While I wrote a library-load of...
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
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Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
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Core Concierge Health
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Charming home with a great rental history in...
Rehoboth Beach
3,188,000.00
Back on the Market after a Kitchen Upgrade, a beautiful classic home where traditional meets...
Bill Cullin
Brand-New 5BR Estate on 7.28-Acres in Harbeson!
Harbeson
2,470,000.00
Brand-New Estate on 7.28-Acres! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $2,470,000✨ 📍 30425 Hollymount Road, Harbeson,...
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19 Mayfair Lane, Lewes DE 19958
Lewes
199,000.00
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready gem where you won’t need to change a...
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22199 Arbor Cir, Milton, DE 19968
Milton
489,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of coastal-lifestyle comfort in this stunning Wilkinson Homes custom ranch...
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4BR Top-Floor Condo in Bethany Bay!
Ocean View
465,000.00
Third-Floor Condo in Bethany Bay! 🌊 // LIST PRICE: $465,000✨ 📍 30380 Crowley Drive, Unit 411,...
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Oceanfront in Rehoboth By The Sea
Dewey Beach
4,795,000.00
Rare oceanfront opportunity in Rehoboth by the Sea. Discover unparalleled coastal living at 2...
Bryce Lingo & Shaun Tull Team
New Construction 4BR Custom-Home in South Rehoboth!
Rehoboth Beach
3,895,000.00
New Construction Custom-Home in South Rehoboth! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $3,895,000✨ 📍209 New Castle...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
4BR Home in Bay Front At Rehoboth!
Lewes
995,000.00
Exceptional Opportunity in Bay Front At Rehoboth! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $995,000✨ 📍23280 Horse...
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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
Premium Lot Backing to Woods | Retreat at Love Creek
Lewes
750,000.00
Welcome to Retreat at Love Creek, one of Lewes, Delaware’s most desirable and established...
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No Cape school board elections this year
Ellen McIntyre
6 hours ago
No elections will take place for the Cape Henlopen School District Board of Education this year, as...