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Thursday, April 25, 2024
What’s New
The Met: Live in HD ‘La Rondine’ screenings to open May 1
Lewes in Bloom May Day contest registration due May 1
Community Briefs 4/24/24
Event May 7 to celebrate life of ‘Spoonie’ Sponaugle
La Red event to address linkage of wealth to health April 27
Australia travel expert to present discovery session April 30
Beverly Ann Kennedy, faithful church member
Miriam’s Table founder Susie Keefer sets book release May 5
Jurassic Park-ing
Local readers traveled all the way to Sweden to take ownership of a new Volvo
Van Dyke Avenue outfall pipe cleared of sand
Bridge tournament to bring hundreds of players to Rehoboth
Lewes Historical Society cuts ribbon on antique store
News / Police
Rehoboth Beach man dies following Bethany Beach crash
1 day ago
An 87-year-old Rehoboth Beach man died following a crash near Bethany Beach April 19. The man was...
Lincoln man charged in Georgetown burglaries
1 day ago
A Lincoln man faces charges after police say he stole a four-wheeler from one home and lawn...
Seaford man dies following hit-and-run on Harbeson Road
1 day ago
Police are asking for help identifying two vehicles involved in a hit-and-run crash April 19 that...
Dewey town hall plans hit a snag
By Ellen Driscoll
1 day ago
Plans for the proposed Dewey Beach Town Hall, police department and EMS station have hit a snag....
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Viewpoints
Ames thrived outside Rehoboth for decades
1 day ago
The lone remnant of the Ames department store outside Rehoboth Beach is Ames Drive in the Rehoboth...
Vines are waking up
1 day ago
The grapevines at Nassau Valley Vineyards are starting to sprout, a sure sign warmer spring weather...
Increased access to lifesaving meds needed
By Peggy Geisler
1 day ago
Obesity is one of America’s most pressing health epidemics, yet it has been consistently overlooked...
The sneeze breeze
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
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Obituaries
Jo Gayle Stambaugh, enjoyed family time
1 day ago
Jo Gayle Stambaugh, 88, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Cadia Renaissance...
Nichole Whitehead Harlow, human resources specialist
1 day ago
Nichole Whitehead Harlow passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Mechanicsville, Va.,...
Delora Jane Benner, loved her family
2 days ago
Delora Jane Benner, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born Jan. 12, 1941, in Salt...
Theresa M. Johnson, generous woman
2 days ago
Theresa M. Johnson, 68, of Seaford, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Tidal Health Nanticoke...
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Sports
Seahawks boys’ tennis defeats Polytech 3-2
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Sussex Academy boys’ tennis squad moved to 3-4 on the season after a hard-fought 3-2 victory...
Cape spring athletes and ambassadors hear Sean Locke’s story
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
Morgan’s Message - We sports muppets from Sesame Street by the Sea share the joy of comradeship and...
Cape softball shuts out Ravens, downs Decatur
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
A strong 20 mph wind couldn’t prevent Abby Marsh from jacking a low, inside pitch over the left-...
Cape baseball falls to Ravens 3-1
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Sussex Tech baseball team used a big sixth inning to knock Cape from the undefeated ranks with...
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A & E
Author Diana McDonough to appear May 16 for Millsboro event
2 days ago
“Stuck in the Onesies” series author Diana McDonough will appear at a dinner event at 6 p.m.,...
View Along the Canal
2 days ago
The view at sunset along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, as shared by Victoria Gordon.
VegRehoboth seeks exhibitors for Planet Delaware Sept. 13-15
2 days ago
VegRehoboth co-founder Tara Sheldon announced its three-day festival will return this year as ...
Food for Thought exhibit reception set April 28 in Milton
2 days ago
Milton Arts Guild’s Food For Thought exhibit will open Thursday, April 25, at 107 Federal St.,...
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Cape Life
NASCAR driver to take part in OHS Use Your Melon campaign
16 hours ago
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety continue their partnership to...
Cape allied health students net gold in state competition
18 hours ago
Cape High students Lindsay D'Ambrogi, Kyli Doyan-Baridon, Lily Joyce and Emily McCullough netted a...
Delaware breast cancer update set May 15
1 day ago
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will host the 26th Annual Breast Cancer Update from 7:30 a.m....
Bayhealth opens new cath lab
1 day ago
Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus recently announced the opening of its new catheterization lab,...
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Local Buzz
Refinancing Your Home
Bill Cullin
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when...
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Mike Kogler Team
8 Staging Secrets from a Top Real Estate Professional
Sell faster. And for more money...
Considering a metal roof? Here are some options
Mike Kogler Team
Considering a metal roof? Here are some options
If you're thinking about replacing...
Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Vaulted Ceilings
Mike Kogler Team
Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Vaulted Ceilings
Vaulted ceilings can be found in...
Tavel & Leisure - Why Delaware is the Best State to Retire
Bill Cullin
The First State offers many perks to retirees, who now make up a fifth of its population....
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Retirement Bootcamp Last Class at the Lewes Public Library Tomorrow!
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
MAKE 2024 YOUR BEST YEAR OF RETIREMENT YET InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. will be starting its...
Cape Gazette 5k Registration Now Open!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our second annual Cape Gazette 5k is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 11...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Delaware Money School program
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Chess Club
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Lewes library book club
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Conversation with Nathan Englander
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Art Installation reception
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
CAC Citizens Cafe
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Music Bingo
Friday, April 26
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
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
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
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
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring Fling
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Camp Hope fundraiser
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Health & Wealth panel discussion
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
Business
Locos Pink Tacos now serving the Cape Region
11 hours ago
Fulfilling a years-long dream, Alicia Deck and Jonathan Ruiz have opened Locos Pink Tacos, a...
La Plaza hosts Spring into Summer business expo
17 hours ago
La Plaza hosted its Spring into Summer expo April 21 at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes. The...
Preston Automotive breaks ground on Millsboro dealership
3 days ago
Preston Automotive Group team members celebrated one milestone and turned their eyes – and shovels...
Is your financial advice holding you back?
3 days ago
Financial planning for retirement has been an established industry for at least 30 years at this...
GMB announces new leadership and promotions
3 days ago
George, Miles & Buhr LLC announced the selection of Christopher J. Pfeifer, PE, as a new owner...
Eli Fitness holds ribbon cutting at Villages of Five Points Lewes
4 days ago
Eli Fitness, also known as Elite Lifestyle Initiatives, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
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Blogs
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
1 day ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
2 days ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
Black Swans
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1 week ago
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Tempeh Time
1 week ago
Here is an E-meal to power you through these gorgeous spring days. In our second class of this...
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Real Estate Marketplace
Car Dealership in Rehoboth Beach at a Prime Location
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JUST SOLD: Quintessential South Rehoboth Beach Home: 1 Block to the Beach!!
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SOLD: Townhouse in Bishop’s Landing - Many Amenities
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Van Dyke Avenue outfall pipe cleared of sand
Ellen Driscoll
12 hours ago
Work began in the early morning April 10 to resolve a clogged outfall pipe on Van Dyke Avenue in...