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Monday, April 7, 2025
What’s New
Delmarva Christian students explore hands-on science
Wayne E. Long, DuPont retiree
Applications due by April 30 for bilingual summer camp
Gloria Stella, loved movies, reading
Beebe to host advance healthcare directive workshops April 16-17
Bayhealth nurse residency program earns top accreditation
NSDAR chapter to host tea party fundraiser April 12
John Ronald Kurpjuweit, had a zest for life
Spring has Sprung
Dewey police officers promoted, one sworn in
Cape baseball comes back with Delmar, shuts out Kent Island
Cape lax girls run spread yellow, winning at Indian River 17-2
Cape softball comes back swinging over Conrad
News / Police
Hands Off protest in Rehoboth draws more than 1,000
By Chris Flood
8 hours ago
More than 1,000 people gathered April 5 at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand and then marched on the...
Delaware Supreme Court hears case related to Mountaire settlement
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
The Delaware Supreme Court has taken under advisement a case brought by a member of the Mountaire...
Dewey discusses town investment policy plan, annual budget development
By Ellen McIntyre
2 days ago
The Dewey Beach Finance Committee met March 12, to review the town’s investment policy...
Rehoboth’s mixed-use task force getting to the details
By Chris Flood
2 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Mixed-Use Zoning Ordinance Task Force met for the second time March 26, when...
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Viewpoints
Atlantic coast sunrise makes early wake-up worthwhile
2 days ago
Wisconsinite Ben Hamilton captured this stunning sunrise in Rehoboth Beach during a recent family...
State police are making roadside memorial signs more noticeable
By Chris Flood
3 days ago
It’s been a little more than 35 years since Delaware State Police Trooper Kevin Mallon died in the...
Layered approach
3 days ago
State, county must align land-use policy
3 days ago
In a pivotal moment for Sussex County’s future, the newly formed land-use working group was granted...
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Obituaries
Robert E. Coleman, loved his family
8 hours ago
Robert E. Coleman, 69, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, after facing significant...
Howard Carey, drag racing enthusiast
8 hours ago
Howard “Butch” Carey passed away at home in Seaford Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with his wife of 38...
Francis Gregory Gause Jr., decorated veteran, stockbroker
2 days ago
F. Gregory Gause Jr. of Rehoboth Beach died Monday, March 31, 2025, in the presence of family after...
Antonia M. Walton, devoted to family, faith
4 days ago
Antonia M. Walton (née Moudry), 66, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away suddenly Monday, March 31, 2025...
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Sports
Cape boys’ lacrosse honors lax brothers with big comeback over CR
By Dan Cook
5 hours ago
The Cape boys’ lacrosse team had an overwhelmingly emotional pregame ceremony Friday night, April 4...
Seahawks soccer gets past the Vikings 2-0
By Dan Cook
7 hours ago
One of the biggest rivalries in high school girls’ soccer is Cape Henlopen and Sussex Academy, and...
Cape boys’ volleyball falls to Appo
By Dan Cook
10 hours ago
Cape boys’ volleyball moved to 2-1 on the season with a 26-28, 22-25 and 24-26 loss to...
Royals hang around in final two sets but IR prevails 3-0
By Aaron R. Mushrush
1 day ago
A tough, three-match week resulted in Delmarva Christian boys’ volleyball dropping both of their...
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A & E
Garden center gallery features ceramic art tiles
1 day ago
The Little Garden Gallery at Inland Bays Garden Center, 38320 Muddy Neck Road, Frankford, is...
Cape Artists welcome gallery visitors daily
1 day ago
The Cape Artists Gallery is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week at 110 W. Third...
Fun blooms at annual dance party
By Bill Shull
2 days ago
When the Funsters take the stage, the fun begins. One of the beach’s favorite bands headlined the...
Lewes Maritime Day seeks exhibitor signups by May 1
2 days ago
To celebrate Lewes Maritime Day and the seasonal opening of the Lightship Overfalls, the Overfalls...
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Cape Life
Yoga for stress relief free session available April 12
11 hours ago
A free yoga for stress relief session is set for 9:30 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at Rehoboth...
Arbor Day celebration with RES to be held April 17
13 hours ago
For the 34th year in a row, the City of Rehoboth Beach has been designated a Tree City USA by the...
16th annual Lewes Tulip Celebration in full swing
13 hours ago
The 16th annual Lewes Tulip Celebration is in full bloom. With warmer weather arriving, 31,000...
Lewes 250 celebration kicks off this month
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
The City of Lewes is ready to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. There is now a clock on the...
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Local Buzz
The Bobby Thompson Trio LIVE at The Listening Booth! 4/19
The Listening Booth
Catch the Bobby Thompson Trio Live at The Listening Booth! Mark your calendars for Saturday,...
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
7 Signs it’s Time to Hire a Social Media Manager
High Five! Creative
So, you run a business and are looking for more ways to market your products or services? Social...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Promote Your Business in Dine Out!
Cape Gazette
Locals and visitors are searching for the best places to eat - make sure they find your restaurant...
Completing the Sale
Bill Cullin
Some buyers and sellers arrive at the closing feeling terrific about the transaction. They like...
Dave Chappell LIVE at The Listening Booth! 4/12
The Listening Booth
Join Us for an Unforgettable Night with Dave Chappell at The Listening Booth! Attention...
The Purr-fect Place to Promote Your Business!
Cape Gazette
For Pet Lovers, From the Cape Gazette Pet owners are looking for trusted local businesses - make...
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: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
Vance Gilbert with Bob Cannon LIVE at The Listening Booth! 4/11
The Listening Booth
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Evening with Vance Gilbert and Bob Cannon at The Listening Booth...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Delaware Seashore Needlepoint Guild meeting
11:00 am
AARP Georgetown Chapter 5340 meeting
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
12:00 pm
to
1:00 pm
Delaware Money School workshop
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
STEM Squad
5:00 pm
to
6:45 pm
Teen Costume Club
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Cooks and Books discussion group
Tuesday, April 8
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
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
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Delaware Money School program
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
2:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Spaghetti dinner
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Science & Society talk
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
GriefShare support group
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
7:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
Sussex Preservation Coalition meeting
Wednesday, April 9
(All day)
Overglazed: Painted Porcelain by Paola Bari
(All day)
Creative Canopies: A History of Trees and Artistry...
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Lewes Tulip Celebration
(All day)
Delaware Watercolor Society: Best of DWS 2025
(All day)
Into the Light: Works by Sean McCusker
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art time in the library
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Art in the AM program
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Story Time
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
GriefShare support group
12:00 pm
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Whatever Wednesday Bartender’s...
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Topical Seminars discussion group
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Speak Out Against Hate community meeting
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
Business
Atlantic View Hotel to reopen this summer in Dewey Beach
1 day ago
Following an extensive renovation, the Atlantic View Hotel will reopen this summer, bringing a new...
Zelky’s celebrates 40 years of family fun in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
For 40 years, Zelky’s has been a must-visit destination on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, bringing...
Reduce warm weather energy costs with tips from Delmarva Power
1 day ago
Spring is in the air which means now is the time to prepare for the warmer weather ahead. With an...
Delaware Bay blue crab counts expected to drop, again
1 day ago
If the state’s 2024 juvenile index is any indication, the number of Delaware Bay blue crabs caught...
Fairfield Inn & Suites celebrates 10 years in Rehoboth area
2 days ago
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott outside Rehoboth Beach celebrated its 10th anniversary...
Dewey Beer brings home the belt from 302 drinkers choice awards
2 days ago
Dewey Beer Company was the winner of its first championship belt at the eighth annual 302 Beer...
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Blogs
Local Dialect(ic)
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
This week I celebrate finally learning the name of something I’ve been living with forever (no, not...
Artistic Licensing
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
If you have ever asked yourself: “What artistic genius designed the iconic logo for Chupa Chups...
The Ticketmaster
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
Steve and I are heading up to NYC for a special performance by comedian Mike Birbiglia this Friday...
Everyone Will Be Famous for 10 Seconds
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
“Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” –Andy Warhol The celebrity A-list sure is a firehose...
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Rally For Our First Responders
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
Lewes Historical Society
Easy Speak Spirits will be at the 4th Annual Rally For Our First Responders!
Rally For Our First Responders
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Rally For Our First Responders
Hearty & the Cause: A Historic Weekend Event
Lewes Historical Society
Gallery Talk: From the Juror and Judge with Marie Natale
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BBB Tips to avoid wedding and prom dress scams
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BBB Tip: Tax guidance and resources
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UNDER CONTRACT IN 4 DAYS! Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Luxury, Comfort & Coastal Charm.
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NEW LISTING - 31690 JANICE ROAD - REHOBOTH BEACH - $105,000-
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NEW PRICE! 5.38-Acre parcel Zoned CR-1 Commercial on Route 24
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JUST SOLD! Stunning Condo, LEWES, East of Highway One: Village of Five Points.
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35053 South Drive #C45, Lewes, DE 19958, Under Contract!
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Dewey police officers promoted, one sworn in
Ellen McIntyre
9 hours ago
Two Dewey Beach police officers were promoted at the town’s March 21 council meeting, and one was...
