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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
What’s New
Fifteen-yard stare: fitting two heads in the frame of a 300-mm lens
Delaware’s construction industry needs less government, not more
Dewey Wave is a dangerous design
West Rehoboth neighborhood is disappearing
Rehoboth should eliminate city manager position
Delaware’s first inspector general nominated
DelDOT: Safe actions save lives in work zones
New chiropractic practice opens in Rehoboth
Some successes
Icon at Low Tide
Sussex Academy boys’ lax firmly in control of Henlopen South
Cape baseball wins wild offensive game with Central
Seahawks girls’ lax back to .500 after bombarding Bucs
News / Police
Famous Idaho Potato Tour rolls into town
By Bill Shull
18 hours ago
All eyes were on a big potato that pulled into the Lighthouse Plaza parking lot off Coastal Highway...
Local police departments earn state accreditation
2 days ago
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission recently announced that the Dewey...
Lewes council approves home-based biz ordinance
By Bill Shull
3 days ago
Sarah Prieto and Stephen Matthews were obviously frustrated and dejected after Lewes Mayor and City...
Sussex P&Z backs four ordinances to improve housing projects
By Kevin T. Conlon
3 days ago
Four proposed ordinances to improve housing development were backed April 15 by the Sussex County...
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Viewpoints
Eyes in the sky
17 hours ago
Perched atop a utility pole, a bald eagle keeps watch along Coastal Highway across from the old...
Piles of tree debris still loom large around Cape Region
By Chris Flood
3 days ago
There’s a landscaping supply company not too far from the Cape Gazette office. Typically, the only...
On again, off again
By Jim Paterson
3 days ago
Sussex officials can protect forest areas
3 days ago
Thinking ahead to Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, Sussex County has a chance to do something...
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online polls
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Obituaries
Silvia Welti Ritchie, never met a stranger
14 hours ago
Silvia Welti Ritchie, 82, of Lewes, beloved stepmother, grandmother, and friend to countless,...
Samuel W. Warrington, veteran, Delmarva Power retiree
17 hours ago
Samuel W. Warrington, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at...
Robert C. Chambers II, owned insurance agency
3 days ago
Robert C. “Robin” Chambers II of Lewes passed away peacefully Thursday March 12, 2026, in hospice...
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, outstanding nurse, matriarch
4 days ago
Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Englewood, Fla...
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Sports
Cape boys’ lax powers past the Ravens
By Dan Cook
17 hours ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team moved to 6-1 with a 19-1 running-clock victory over Sussex Tech April...
Cape soccer defeated by Indian River
By Aaron R. Mushrush
17 hours ago
The Cape girls’ soccer team has only lost half the games it has played in just over a third of a...
Cape girls’ lax surges to 19-9 win at Archmere
By Dave Frederick
18 hours ago
The Cape girls’ lacrosse team ran the clock on Archmere en route to a 19-9 win April 18. The...
Cape tennis falls to Auks
By Dan Cook
18 hours ago
The Cape boys’ and girls’ tennis squads each faced undefeated Archmere April 16. When the last out...
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A & E
Coastal Camera Club celebrates 25th anniversary
1 day ago
The 2025-26 program season marks 25 years since the founding of the Coastal Camera Club in Lewes....
Mike McSorley art exhibit continues thru April 24 in Wilmington
2 days ago
Out of the Ordinary, a solo exhibition of work by Milford artist Mike McSorley, remains on view...
Rutgers’ historic basketball season is April 25 topic
2 days ago
The Rutgers Club of Delmarva will present a special event featuring Lewes resident and renowned...
Freewheelin’! exhibit opens April 22 at Milton Arts Guild
2 days ago
A new Milton Arts Guild show with a theme of Freewheelin’ is set to open Wednesday, April 22. It...
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Cape Life
Cape High students selected for Delaware All-State Band
15 hours ago
Several Cape Henlopen High School student musicians recently earned the distinction of...
Maritime history docks at reimagined Lewes museum
By Bill Shull
18 hours ago
Historic Lewes unveiled its reimagined Maritime History Museum with an April 15 soft opening. The...
Cape district presents GEM awards for Rehoboth Elementary
19 hours ago
The Cape Henlopen School District recently presented Going the Extra Mile awards to two Rehoboth...
La Red adds chiropractic care in Georgetown
21 hours ago
La Red Health Center recently announced the addition of chiropractic services at its Georgetown...
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Local Buzz
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...
How Garage Storage Solutions Can Increase the Value of Your Home
Mike Kogler Team
How Garage Storage Solutions Can Increase the Value of Your Home
Home buyers with...
Pros and Cons of Installing Hardwood Floors
Mike Kogler Team
Pros and Cons of Installing Hardwood Floors
When homeowners decide to replace their...
Preparing Your Home for the Virtual Tour
Bill Cullin
Staging for virtual tours and open houses can lead to more interested buyers As more buyers are...
Real Estate Tip: Planning a renovation? Maximize the return on your investment.
Bill Cullin
Please enjoy the real estate tip included below. If you have any questions about this tip - or any...
The Sales Price
Bill Cullin
After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the sales price....
Delaware Business Owner Summit Returns to Dewey Beach
CG Offers
Focused on productivity, efficiency, and succession planning — the things that actually move...
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...
SOLD! UNIT 613 @ THE HENLOPEN. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building,
Mike Kogler Team
Just Listed at The Henlopen by The Mike Kogler Team A coastal sanctuary in Rehoboth's Premier...
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...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
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
3:30 pm
Stroke support group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding their Voices: The History & Legacy of the...
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Finding Their Voices walking tour
5:30 pm
4th RD Democratic Committee meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
PFLAG Rehoboth Beach meeting
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
The Procraftinators
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, April 22
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Grandparents of People on the Spectrum support group
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fowler Beach Road cleanup event
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Prostate cancer support meeting
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Dunes or Defense hike
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Earth Day coast to coast cleanup volunteer event
10:00 am
Writers' critique group
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
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
1:00 pm
Soup Social
12:00 pm
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Earth Day evening hike
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Nature book club
Thursday, April 23
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
9:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Living Well with Parkinson’s Expo
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
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
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Conversation with Stephen Solomon
Business
Delaware workers reach $10M in retirement savings through state effort
17 hours ago
Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announced April 14 that Delaware EARNS has achieved $10...
Shore United Bank welcomes Bill Turner as VP, relationship manager
1 day ago
Shore United Bank recently announced that Bill Turner joined the organization as vice president,...
Call 811 before digging to prevent damage and service disruption
1 day ago
April is National Safe Digging Month, and Delmarva Power reminds residents, businesses and...
Spring Home Expo a hit with visitors
2 days ago
Exhibitors taking part in the 28th annual Spring Home Expo held April 11 and 12 at Cape Henlopen...
Lewes salon welcomes two new stylists
3 days ago
Vivian Marie Mills, owner of Vivian’s Style & Spa, recently welcomed stylists Denise Anderson...
Dogfish Head hosts annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
3 days ago
Dogfish Head brewery in Milton hosted its annual Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits April 11,...
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Blogs
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
2 Fast 2B Furious 15
! Your...
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LEWES WEATHER
Premier Listing
Stunning 4 BR, 3.5 BA Townhouse Just Three Miles...
Rehoboth Beach
675,000.00
Location, location, location! Just three miles from the beach, with easy access to the boardwalk,...
Bill Cullin
In the Market
Hypno Yoga - private wellness experience
Hiatus 24
Cruise In to the Cruze-In
CHEER, Inc.
PLATNATION LAKES 5K & 1 MILE WALK TO SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rally For Our First Responders
BINGO
CHEER, Inc.
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
Lewes Historical Society
How Core Concierge Health Supports Patients During Stress Awareness Month
Core Concierge Health
JETSET Travel, your travel agency; Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach
Jetset travel, a trusted name in DE since 2005
5th Annual Rally for Our First Responders is NOW OPEN for Bidding!
Rally For Our First Responders
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Local Dining
Dine & Donate
CHEER, Inc.
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Real Estate Marketplace
Spacious & Stylish Lewes Ranch — Perfect Blend of Comfort, Updates & Everyday Ease!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! 24006 Benjamin Harrison Cir, Millsboro
Active Adults Realty®
21261 M ST~REHOBOTH BAY MHP~REHOBOTH BEACH
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Amazing Neighborhood - 23687 Herring Reach Ct
The Luxe Property Group – Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
Stunning 3BR Home on Buckingham Drive, Lewes
Bayshore Home Sales
PRICE REDUCED~36031 TARPON DRIVE~WOLFE POINTE~LEWES
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Why Settle for Less? This Beautiful Lewes Home Offers Space, Comfort & Coastal Convenience!
Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
Mike Kogler Team
JUST LISTED: 2nd St., DOWNTOWN LEWES $2,395,000. The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Coastal Lifestyle.
Mike Kogler Team
Move-in Ready, Better Than New Home in Redmill Pond South!
Bill Cullin
Stunning 4 BR, 3.5 BA Townhouse Just Three Miles From the Beach!
Bill Cullin
221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await!
Active Adults Realty®
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Rentals
Premier Listings
A Beach Home that Pays for Itself! PRIMEHOOK BEACH!
Milford
799,900.00
This home is Rental Magic...Over $66,000. in Rental Income for 2025. Fantastic views of the...
Long & Foster Real Estate
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home, Large Detached...
Rehoboth Beach
569,000.00
Just listed, a beautiful ranch home with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining room that is...
Bill Cullin
26643 Lucky Lane ~ Open House in Massey’s Landing!
Millsboro
375,000.00
Join us on Saturday, April 25th between 10 am and 12 pm and check out the view in person!...
The Julie Gritton Team
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
Fully-Furnished, 2BR Turnkey Rehoboth Beach Condo!
Rehoboth Beach
339,500.00
Fully-Furnished, Turnkey Rehoboth Beach Condo! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $339,500 📍 35552 E. Atlantic...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
23792 Samuel Adams Cir, Independence 55+ in Millsboro
Millsboro
699,000.00
Beautiful stately home with stone front. Unique premium corner lot backing to stunning wooded views...
Active Adults Realty®
Beautifully Appointed 3BR Home in Woodridge, Milton!
Milton
539,900.00
Beautifully Appointed Home in Woodridge! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $539,900 📍 29570 Ashland Drive,...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
LUXURY COASTAL OPEN HOUSE at 23370 Horse Island Road!
Lewes
699,000.00
Experience Luxury Coastal Living at Bayfront at Rehoboth This energy-efficient 4 Bed, 2 & ½...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
221 Nicklaus Ln, Magnolia | Your Next Chapter Starts...
Magnolia
409,900.00
Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Comfort, Style & Community Await! Built in 2020 and better than...
Active Adults Realty®
30200 Kent Road, Dagsboro DE 19939
Dagsboro
485,000.00
Welcome to your boats new home! Looking for a home with a private boat dock just minutes to fishing...
Active Adults Realty®
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Delaware’s first inspector general nominated
Melissa Steele
16 hours ago
Gov. Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Robert P. Storch to serve as Delaware’s first inspector...
