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Thursday, March 12, 2026
What’s New
Wafaa Ahmed Goldfield, interior architectural engineer, professor
Elder announces re-election bid in Lewes
Author talks to present Revolutionary-era perspectives
Loretta Schlitter, lifelong Miltonian
Patricia Dickerson, retired banker
Reader’s Theatre Troupe to perform Romantic-era selections March 20
Celebration of Life set April 4 for Village Volunteers founder Jackie Finer
Mariner student artwork on display at Biggs Museum thru May 10
County subpoena power bill passes General Assembly
Commissioner calls out colleague on conduct
Goldstar Duo to perform March 13 in Lewes
New Castle seventh-grader wins Delaware Regional Spelling Bee
Quinceañera expo celebrates tradition and style
News / Police
Lewes man charged with burglary
23 hours ago
A Lewes man faces charges March 10 after police say he broke into a home on Plantation Road....
Jill Hicks seeks seat on Sussex County Council
1 day ago
Jill Hicks, a retired Wawa executive and schoolteacher, has announced she will run for the District...
Heightened security at DMV
1 day ago
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is increasing security at all DMV locations this week....
Allen Harim cited for excess nitrogen discharge
By Melissa Steele
2 days ago
The Allen Harim Foods poultry processing plant in Harbeson discharged more nitrogen in January than...
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Videos
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
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Viewpoints
Familiar names play lax in 1970s
1 day ago
Spring sports practices are underway at high schools across the state, including lacrosse. John...
Delaware needs to consolidate state and federal primaries
By Stephanie T. Bolden
2 days ago
Over the last several years, the legislature has taken steps to make voting easier and more...
Protest obsessed
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Faster permitting can help Delaware
By Jennifer Cohan
2 days ago
Across Delaware, communities are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs, growing...
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Obituaries
Betty Lou Clark Edwards, loving mother, sister
19 hours ago
Betty Lou Clark Edwards died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. She was born May 11, 1948, in Lewes, to Norma...
Kisan Y. Karapurkar, dedicated doctor
22 hours ago
Dr. Kisan Y. Karapurkar, 84, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, with his...
Michael Dennis O'Neill Sr., had adventurous spirit
23 hours ago
Michael Dennis O'Neill Sr., 63, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026.Michael was a man...
Marie Warrington Rogers, devoted teacher
1 day ago
At an early age, Marie Warrington Rogers learned that when books are opened, you discover you have...
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Sports
Lacrosse girls playing basketball, just call them athletes
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Happening in the moment - Multisport athletes Ally Diehl, Mairead Rishko, Amara Fruchtman, Mikaela...
Cape basketball falls to Howard in quarters
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
Three players scored in double figures, but seventh-seeded Cape fell to No. 2 Howard 72-64 in the...
Beach boys spread the love to advance to quarterfinals
3 days ago
No. 7 Cape put on quite the show for the home crowd in their 73-55 win over No.10 A.I. DuPont in...
Coaching change for Sussex Academy golf team
By Fritz Schranck
5 days ago
A new head coach joined the Sussex Academy golf team for the 2026 season. He brings plenty of...
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A & E
St. Patrick’s Day Parade step-dances through Milton
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The 18th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched through the streets March 8. Parade proceeds...
‘Nunsense 2’ to open at Milton Theatre April 30
2 days ago
Following the successful Milton Theatre production of “Nunsense” two years ago, the Little Sisters...
Peek-a-Boo
2 days ago
A cardinal looks like he’s playing peek-a-boo and enjoying the sunshine at Midway Estates in Lisa...
Rehoboth jazz festival names 2026 Producer of the Year honoree
3 days ago
Bronx, New York-born builder/developer Bob Ciprietti quite literally transported the tastes of his...
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Cape Life
Retired Navy captain to speak at AAUW meeting March 19
17 hours ago
Marjorie Rawhouser, a retired U.S. Navy captain, engineer and community college administrator, will...
Cape Region friends visit La Scala with the Gazette
19 hours ago
Six friends from Rehoboth Beach, Milton and Fenwick Island attended a ballet at Milan’s historic La...
Sussex Academy educators extol national certification process
21 hours ago
During National Board Certified Teacher Week in January, Sussex Academy teachers who have achieved...
Student entries for environmental essay contest due March 16
23 hours ago
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light announced its fifth annual essay contest, which is open to...
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Local Buzz
Top 5 Financial and Non-Financial Planning Concerns for Retirees: A Recap
George Reilly
Top 5 Financial and Non-Financial Planning Concerns for Retirees: A Recap Over the past few months...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen. The Henlopen Condominium is the area’s premier ocean-front...
Interior Decorating
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
Contingency Sale
Bill Cullin
Sellers may be reluctant to accept an offer that is contingent on the sale of another property....
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...
Be Well: Cape Gazette’s Guide to Upgrading Your Routine
Cape Gazette
Be Well
is Cape Gazette’s approach to healthier living — practical, local, and made for...
Hot Yoga & Mat Pilates intro week for $49
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Unlimited Classes for 1 Week – Only $49! Ready to kickstart your Wellness Journey or dive back...
Grooming Your Yard
Bill Cullin
Does your yard have a freshly-painted fence, a smooth, green lawn and a well-trimmed hedge? A well-...
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...
Coast Country Cares and Spicer Brothers Construction Join The Rally’s Sponsor Train
Rally For Our First Responders
🚂 The Rally Sponsor Train keeps rolling! 🚂 A big THANK YOU to Coast Country 103.9 & 106.3...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:30 am
NARFE Chapter 1690 luncheon meeting
12:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Spring luncheon
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
LHS Speaker Series: Mary Wilson Thompson and the...
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Speak Out Against Hate community meeting
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
7:00 pm
Compassionate Friends meeting
Friday, March 13
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad 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
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me story time
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spoken Word Society talk
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Oscars Preview Party
6:30 pm
Fort Miles Lantern tour
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 14
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
FMHA meeting & historical lecture
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Mat Pilates for Millennials
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Spanish storytime
11:00 am
Volunteer orientation
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
12:00 pm
American Legion ribbon-cutting ceremony
12:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
St. Patty’s Day Celebration & Post’s Birthday Party
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Resurrection garden workshop
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
4:30 pm
Lucky 7 Sportsmans Bash
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Gaming Under the Great Dune event
8:00 pm
to
10:30 pm
Haunted Histories: Investigating the Paranormal with...
Business
United Way launches fund to help Delawareans offset high utility costs
19 hours ago
United Way of Delaware recently announced the launch of a new round of funding for utility relief...
Longtime employee rises to vice president at Community Bank Delaware
19 hours ago
Community Bank Delaware recently announced the promotion of Dave Van Pelt to the position of vice...
Everhart’s legacy honored at retirement party
22 hours ago
Nearly 100 friends, family and business owners came together March 10, to celebrate the 36 years of...
Cape Henlopen School District to host job fair March 20
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen School District will host its Annual Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, March 20...
Helen’s Sausage to open near Lewes
2 days ago
Helen’s Famous Sausage House, the iconic Delaware breakfast and lunch spot, is planning to open...
Local retail fashion event to support Rehoboth fire company
3 days ago
A showcase of Rehoboth Beach fashions will take place Sunday, March 29, at the Rehoboth Beach...
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Blogs
For Rent
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
I spent my entire first 20-year career (I career in 20-year batches) performing in our children’s...
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 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...
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JUST SOLD! Charles Court - 140 Tobin Drive, Milton, DE 19968
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SOLD!! SAWGRASS. Relaxed, Refined, Rehoboth. Stunning Sawgrass Community.
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Welcome to 11119 Marvil Rd - Coastal Elegance close to the Beach!
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Lewes >> 55+ NEW 3BR/2BA Homes Starting at $199K
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END UNIT TOWNHOME IN MILOS HAVEN
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PRICE REDUCED~36031 TARPON DRIVE~WOLFE POINTE~LEWES
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Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Ranch Home with Large Detached Garage in Rehoboth Beach!
Bill Cullin
“South Rehoboth” JUST SOLD: Sold Price: $4,961,250. Listed & Sold By Mike Kogler Team
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Premier Listings
Polished History on Pilottown Road!
Lewes
4,850,000.00
WATERFRONT HOME - ROOTED IN HISTORY Experience the brilliant evolution of "The Light Keeper’s House...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
New Listing in Coastal Club!
Lewes
789,900.00
A MUST-HAVE & MOVE-IN READY IN COASTAL CLUB! This exquisite 5-bedroom, 3 full bath, 2 half bath...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
New Listing and Open House in Coastal Club at 33415...
Lewes
929,000.00
Stop by on Saturday, March 14th from 2 pm to 4 pm and see what this amazing home has to offer!...
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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
UNDER CONTRACT! Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom...
Ocean View
298,000.00
UNDER CONTRACT, a beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with granite countertops, updated...
Bill Cullin
Newly Listed Coastal Condo Retreat!
Lewes
449,900.00
IDEAL COASTAL RETREAT! Experience an ideal coastal retreat from this 3-story townhome, where...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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...
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Open House and new Listing in EGRET ESTATES at 33057...
Lewes
599,990.00
Be the first to tour this home during our open house on Thursday, March 12th between 2 pm and 4 pm...
Open House:
Thu, 03/12/2026 -
2:00pm
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The Julie Gritton Team
BEACH LUXURY OPEN HOUSE - MARSH ISLAND!
Lewes
899,900.00
BEACH LUXURY. SMART DESIGN. COASTAL LIVING DONE RIGHT. Welcome to refined coastal living in Marsh...
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Plantations East
Lewes
449,900.00
297 Lakeside Dr #71d, Lewes, DE 19958 - Experience effortless coastal elegance in this beautifully...
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County subpoena power bill passes General Assembly
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A bill giving subpoena power to counties in order to determine a fair market property price passed...
