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Friday, April 26, 2024
What’s New
Assemblage art workshop set at RAL May 4
Police arrest Milton pair for guns, drugs
Milton town-wide yard sale set May 4
Kathleen M. Whitman, PNC retiree
Offense is king
Crime and punishment in early days of Lewes is May 2 topic
Dewey police seek vehicle that crashed into light pole, fled scene
Police investigating Millsboro fatal crash
Race to save Fourth Street Preserve
Get the down-low on risotto
Athletes of the Week April 26
Rainbow fence is a place to remember pets
Avoiding the ‘same-old-same-old’ day after day
News / Police
Milton plans path forward on affordable housing
By Ryan Mavity
3 hours ago
As it looks to develop policy around affordable housing, a Milton ad hoc committee has begun its...
Family Promise works to prevent homelessness
By Ron MacArthur
3 hours ago
Family Promise of Southern Delaware had its second annual informational brunch April 6 at American...
Notable demos in Rehoboth Beach completed
By Chris Flood
5 hours ago
The demolitions of two notable buildings in Rehoboth Beach have been completed. Beginning with the...
Huxtable-backed bills clear Senate
By Melissa Steele
5 hours ago
Two affordable housing bills, sponsored by Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, have cleared the Senate and...
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Viewpoints
Du Pont Experiment includes African American schools
By Ron MacArthur
10 hours ago
It’s a chapter of county history that needs to be told and retold so we never forget how terrible...
More emergency vet services needed
12 hours ago
We recently reported that Rehoboth Beach Animal Hospital is offering urgent care for pets during...
Power struggle
By Jim Paterson
12 hours ago
Race for Open Space a success
By Jim Ford
12 hours ago
Our thanks go out to so many participants who helped make the inaugural Race for Open Space an...
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Obituaries
Bettye Dillon Thompson, loved her family
6 hours ago
Bettye Dillon Thompson passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home in Rehoboth...
Helen Gates, services set
1 day ago
Helen “Wini” Gates, 84, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, April 9, 2024,...
Russel Lenz, services set
1 day ago
Russel "Britt" Lenz of Lewes passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born Nov. 23, 1944, in...
George E. Brown III, Army veteran
1 day ago
George E. Brown III, 76, of Lewes, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at his home. He was born Aug...
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Sports
Sports landscape will change with a third middle school
By Dave Frederick
11 hours ago
Flux capacitor - Let’s go back to the future. The Frederick Thomas Middle School in Lewes will open...
Cape girls win inaugural Robert Neylan Relays
By Tim Bamforth
12 hours ago
The inaugural Robert Neylan Relays, formerly the Dover Relays, was held April 19 in Dover with a...
Mako Swim Club shines in Florida
1 day ago
Mako Swim Club, a competitive USA Swim Team from Harbeson, sent 13 swimmers to compete at the...
Bennett Brumbley, a teenage runner and wrestler, wins Oy Vey 5K
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
The 10th annual Oy Vey 5K, staged April 21 at Seaside Jewish Community Center in Rehoboth Beach,...
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A & E
STEPPIN’ OUT
Rhett Miller to perform April 26 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Enjoy a night out with Rhett Miller, an Old 97’s frontman and solo artist, from 9 to 11 p.m.,...
Healthy oceans will be environmental series topic May 1
1 day ago
The Lewes Public Library and environmental nonprofit the Nature Generation will debut a new online...
ESL program sets multicultural festival May 4
1 day ago
The Community English as a Second Language Program hosted by Lutheran Church of Our Savior is...
Rocking the Docks adds Hudson Fields shows July 26, Aug. 3
1 day ago
Rocking The Docks announced two concerted for inaugural Eagle Crest Concert Series at Hudson Fields...
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Cape Life
Microgreens farmers speak to Milton Garden Club
10 hours ago
At their March 21 meeting, Milton Garden Club members hosted guest speakers Jason and Cherlyn Minto...
Milton High Class of 1964 gathers for 60th reunion
23 hours ago
Milton Class of 1964 held their 60th High School class reunion April 6 at Irish Eyes Milton. Class...
Rehoboth Beach celebrates Arbor Day
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
The grounds of Rehoboth Elementary bloomed with new life April 19, as students and school and...
Eastern Sussex Democrats to meet May 3
1 day ago
Eastern Sussex Democrats will meet at 5 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Retreat at Love Creek Clubhouse...
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Local Buzz
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...
Delaware Athletics Spring Gameday Experiences & Promotions
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
Baseball- https://bluehens.com/sports/2023/1/23/base-promotion Softball- https://bluehens.com/...
Working With A Real Estate Agent
Bill Cullin
It is not unusual for homeowners to yield to the temptation to try to sell their own home. It seems...
Delaware Athletics Ticket Packages
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
2024 Football season ticket memberships are on sale! Football Season Ticket Membership From...
TheHenlopen.com, the Premier Website for Sales and Rentals
Bill Cullin
Bill Cullin, Top Selling realtor at The Henlopen, exceeding all teams and agents in Delaware. The...
Help Wanted - Delivery Driver
Cape Gazette
University of Delaware Announces Second Annual 302 Tour
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware has announced the second annual 302 Tour from June 6-8....
Marriage and Money: Six Tips for Same-Sex Couples
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
U.S. Supreme Court decisions gave same-sex married couples the same rights and privileges as...
Balancing Work and Family
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
At one time, the typical American family looked like this: a breadwinner father who commuted a...
Michael Porter Named in Barron’s Top 1,200 Advisors in the Country
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors
We are proud to share that Michael Porter has been recognized as a Top 1,200 Financial Advisor by...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
6:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
6:30 pm
Line Dancing
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, April 27
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring Fling
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Health & Wealth panel discussion
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Camp Hope fundraiser
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
American Legion Family Day
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club recruitment & information meeting
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Poetry on Stage program
5:30 pm
to
10:00 pm
Rock & Roll Party fundraiser
Sunday, April 28
8:30 am
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Open Garden Day
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
Southern Delaware Kidney Walk
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
2:00 pm
Human Trafficking presentation
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Joy Ferguson overcomes challenges to build business
12 hours ago
When asked what she does for a living, fitness trainer and owner of BUILT Joy Ferguson says she’s...
Garrison Homes donates $10,000 to therapeutic riding center
1 day ago
Thanks to generous support from Garrison Homes, more children and adults with disabilities will be...
Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Runway 2024 is a rousing success
1 day ago
In an exciting display of community and fashion, Rehoboth Beach Main Street hosted its highly...
Jurassic Park-ing
2 days ago
The dinosaurs have arrived. Nick’s Mini Golf is in the process of converting the old Capital One...
Lewes Historical Society cuts ribbon on antique store
2 days ago
Lewes Historical Society cut the ribbon April 12 on its new antiques store at the society’s complex...
Locos Pink Tacos now serving the Cape Region
2 days ago
Fulfilling a years-long dream, Alicia Deck and Jonathan Ruiz have opened Locos Pink Tacos, a...
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Blogs
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
4 days ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
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Tempeh Time
2 weeks ago
Here is an E-meal to power you through these gorgeous spring days. In our second class of this...
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Paul’s Cullen: Food, Wine , Music, Travel
Dine and Donate at Bethany Blues this May
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Real Estate Marketplace
SOLD: Townhouse in Bishop’s Landing - Many Amenities
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REDUCED! BRAND NEW Home in Chase Oaks!
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JUST SOLD!! “Village of Five Points” 1st Floor, Pond-front Condo
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