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Sunday, April 28, 2024
What’s New
Bin 66 plans wine tasting fundraiser to benefit SPCA May 4
Citizen crew cleans up after visitors leave beach trash
Lewes homes targeted in burglaries
Dewey Beer Co. nabs three Crushie craft beverage awards
Butterfly sales open for Wings of Hope release June 22
Ruth Ann Polite, generous Christian lady
Delaware officials wander Delmarva’s waterways
Three charged in Millsboro burglary
Volunteers clean up Lewes beaches for Earth Day
Loosen Up exhibit to open at Gallery One May 1
Cape Community Fund shares music, helps neighbors
Family Promise works to prevent homelessness
Dogfish Head supports Beer & Benevolence Day
News / Police
Police arrest Milton pair for guns, drugs
1 day ago
Delaware State Police have arrested a Milton man and woman on felony gun and drug charges after...
Milton plans path forward on affordable housing
By Ryan Mavity
1 day ago
As it looks to develop policy around affordable housing, a Milton ad hoc committee has begun its...
Notable demos in Rehoboth Beach completed
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
The demolitions of two notable buildings in Rehoboth Beach have been completed. Beginning with the...
Dewey police seek vehicle that crashed into light pole, fled scene
1 day ago
Dewey Beach police are seeking a vehicle that fled the scene of a collision that occurred about 8:...
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Viewpoints
Du Pont Experiment includes African American schools
By Ron MacArthur
1 day 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
1 day ago
We recently reported that Rehoboth Beach Animal Hospital is offering urgent care for pets during...
Power struggle
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Race for Open Space a success
By Jim Ford
1 day ago
Our thanks go out to so many participants who helped make the inaugural Race for Open Space an...
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Obituaries
Kathleen M. Whitman, PNC retiree
1 day ago
Kathleen “Kathy” M. Whitman, 73, of Harbeson, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, peacefully at...
Bettye Dillon Thompson, loved her family
1 day ago
Bettye Dillon Thompson passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home in Rehoboth...
Helen Gates, services set
2 days ago
Helen “Wini” Gates, 84, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, April 9, 2024,...
Russel Lenz, services set
2 days ago
Russel "Britt" Lenz of Lewes passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born Nov. 23, 1944, in...
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Sports
Cape golf team splits more matches
By Fritz Schranck
17 hours ago
The golfers for the Cape golf team might be forgiven for feeling a little snakebitten after their...
Be careful when fishing alone
By Eric Burnley
17 hours ago
Over the past two or three weeks, we have lost two fishermen who went out on their boats by...
Offense is king
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
The first round of the NFL Draft was yesterday, and the first 14 picks were all offensive players....
Race to save Fourth Street Preserve
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
The campaign to save Lewes’ Fourth Street Preserve took another step forward – in fact, thousands...
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A & E
High Low High exhibit set at Lewes gallery May 11
11 hours ago
Heidi Lowe Gallery will exhibit a new show, High Low High, co-produced by Chelsea Radka and Heidi...
Milton Arts Guild hosts Spring Fling
By Ryan Mavity
13 hours ago
Milton Arts Guild held its annual Spring Fling market over the weekend of April 20, showcasing...
Assemblage art workshop set at RAL May 4
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Art League announced Barbara Bunford will be back to teach her assemblage art class in...
Crime and punishment in early days of Lewes is May 2 topic
1 day ago
Lewes Historical Society will host a lecture on the foundations of the criminal justice system in...
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Cape Life
Reading the Cape Gazette in the ancient city of Nimes while enjoying a family trip in France
11 hours ago
Andrea and Ralph Prettyman of Milford, along with their son Zach Prettyman of Wilmington, enjoyed a...
Milton town-wide yard sale set May 4
1 day ago
Bargain hunters can seek out a treasure trove of hidden gems at the Milton spring town-wide yard...
Rainbow fence is a place to remember pets
By Bill Shull
1 day ago
Kat Riley and Rose Moorehead lost their dog Josie back in September. They wanted to find a way to...
Microgreens farmers speak to Milton Garden Club
1 day ago
At their March 21 meeting, Milton Garden Club members hosted guest speakers Jason and Cherlyn Minto...
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Local Buzz
Termites
Bill Cullin
Most home purchase agreements have clauses that deal with termites. After the agreement is ratified...
Clean Contracts
Bill Cullin
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not...
Avoiding Delays During Escrow When Selling
Bill Cullin
Unforeseen problems can arise during escrow, and closing dates are never set in stone! Lenders,...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
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...
Football Announces 2024 Promotional Schedule
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football program and athletic department have announced...
YOUR Money - What to Watch for in 2024
PKS Investment Advisors LLC
If you’re in, or nearing retirement, you may be wondering how the 2024 presidential election may...
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...
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...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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Calendar of Events
Today
8:30 am
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Open Garden Day
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Southern Delaware Kidney Walk
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
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
Monday, April 29
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Group
9:45 am
to
10:45 am
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Improver Line Dancing class
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Scrabble
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Line Dancing for Beginners
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Bloody Mary Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Beginner Ballroom Dancing class
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mahjong
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Over 50 Yoga
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
2:00 pm
to
2:45 pm
Jazzercise
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Rummikub
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Wellness Class
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
CHSD Board Members Meet & Greet
Tuesday, April 30
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Sewing group
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
to
1:00 pm
Line Dancing
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup & Salad ministry
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Daily Specials Day
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Bible study
1:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
Film screening & discussion
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
6:00 pm
Author presentation
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Business
Avoiding the ‘same-old-same-old’ day after day
1 day ago
The restaurant business is all about branding. We hear “1776” and we think of steaks and brûlée’d...
Joy Ferguson overcomes challenges to build business
1 day 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
2 days 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
2 days ago
In an exciting display of community and fashion, Rehoboth Beach Main Street hosted its highly...
Jurassic Park-ing
3 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
3 days ago
Lewes Historical Society cut the ribbon April 12 on its new antiques store at the society’s complex...
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Blogs
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
5 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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UNDER CONTRACT - INVESTOR ALERT! Property Zoned MR, Medium Density Residential!
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“UNDER CONTRACT” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
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