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Saturday, March 29, 2025
What’s New
New exhibitions to open at Rehoboth Art League April 4
Science historian to discuss Marie Curie April 8
Local writer publishes third book of poetry
Betty Marie Harvey, devoted to family
Gumbo Crawl to spice up downtown Rehoboth April 5
Let the Sun Shine In art exhibition to open April 2
Pathways to Success receives $12K from 100 Women Who Care
Mispillion series to present string quartet April 6
Mid Atlantic Guitar Show strikes the right chord
Dogfish Head hosts Weekend of Compelling Ales and Spirits
Rehoboth Beach exploring charter, code changes
Delmarva racing community loses a legend
Southern Delaware Tourism names 2025 photo contest winners
News / Police
Black Oak amenity plan approved
By Ron MacArthur
14 hours ago
Cluster subdivision Black Oak is slated to be built on New Road near Lewes with 127 single-family...
Meet the Cape school board District C candidates
By Ellen McIntyre
1 day ago
With the Cape Henlopen School District board elections coming up Tuesday, May 13, it’s time to get...
Home razed for Chappell Farm project
By Nick Roth
1 day ago
The home at the corner of Cave Neck Road and Route 1 was demolished March 28. It was the last...
Sussex County adjusts tax breaks based on assessment update
By Kevin T. Conlon
1 day ago
Tax breaks for low-income seniors and non-veterans with disabilities were updated March 25 by...
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Viewpoints
Fasnacht's impact was immense
1 day ago
There are few things in Rehoboth Beach as iconic as the Dolle's sign, but Funland is definitely one...
Regulation frustration
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Physician shortage is a crisis we can’t afford to ignore
By Joseph Elder, D.Ed.
1 day ago
As a resident of Lewes and someone deeply invested in the well-being of our community, I want to...
Wrong location for Belle Mead project
1 day ago
The developer of Belle Mead Farm is seeking to rezone a Route 24 property from AR-1 to C-4 to build...
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Obituaries
Frances Rita Tobin, avid traveler, volunteer
1 day ago
Frances Rita (nee Eppley) Tobin, 93, of Lewes, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born Dec. 4,...
John Danias, proud of Greek heritage
1 day ago
John Danias, a kind and hardworking man whose journey touched the hearts of many, passed away...
Carolyn Foskey Rogers, school retiree, church member
1 day ago
Carolyn Rogers, 92, passed away at home Tuesday, March 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carolyn...
Allen R. Fasnacht, Funland co-founder
2 days ago
Allen R. Fasnacht, 96, of Hershey, Pa., died peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, March 23, 2025...
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Sports
Cape wins first match of 2025
By Fritz Schrank
9 hours ago
The Cape golf team began its 2025 season with a flourish, defeating Smyrna 165-190 on the front...
New Castle County’s opening days for trout set April 5-6
By Eric Burnley
10 hours ago
At 7 a.m., Saturday, April 5, trout season will open in New Castle County for young folks 16 and...
My NCAA basketball favorites are doing well
By Sumner Spence
1 day ago
There will be a new champion in men’s college basketball because the University of Connecticut, who...
Athletes of the Week March 28
1 day ago
Geoff Davis Geoff began wrestling in eighth grade at Mariner Middle School in Milton. Last year,...
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A & E
‘Secret Garden’ auditions set April 4-5 in Milford
1 day ago
Milford’s Second Street Players anounced Directors David Button and John H. Hulse will hold open...
Welcome curry to the menu rotation
By Denise Clemons
1 day ago
After years of never wanting to taste curry, last week I had curry dishes three times. I felt a...
Cantabile Women’s Chorus to perform benefit concert April 6
1 day ago
Groome Church will host a concert at 4 pm., Sunday, April 6, featuring the Cantabile Women’s Chorus...
‘Little Women’ matinee added April 12
1 day ago
Presenting a literary classic set to music, Possum Point Players announced “Little Women” announced...
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Cape Life
Reading the Gazette in beautiful Bermuda
4 hours ago
Sprig and Kathy Hudson of Millsboro took a seven-day cruise to Bermuda. While waiting for the tram...
SPC to host Center for Inland Bays director April 8
22 hours ago
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, at Lewes Public...
Eastern Sussex Democrats to host Snyder-Hall April 2
1 day ago
Eastern Sussex Democrats will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, at Lewes Public Library, 111...
Nine Cape Odyssey of the Mind teams headed to states April 5
1 day ago
Rehoboth, Lewes and Milton elementary schools, and Mariner Middle School will all be represented...
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Local Buzz
Understanding The Contract
Bill Cullin
When you are selling a home, the most important part of the transaction occurs after you have found...
Reach Thousands of Festival-Goers This Season
Cape Gazette
Festival season is around the corner, and readers are making plans.
Spring & Summer...
The 31 Most Expensive Luxury Home Sales in the U.S. for 2024: Breaking the $60M Mark
McWilliams Ballard Coastal - Frank Hornstein
The 31 Most Expensive Luxury Home Sales in the U.S. for 2024: Breaking the $60M Mark The luxury...
Professional Appraisals
Bill Cullin
Before a mortgage application is approved, the lender will order a professional appraisal of the...
10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value
Mike Kogler Team
10 Easiest Home Upgrades to Increase House Value
Whether planning to sell the house, have...
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...
Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at How Much Money You’ll Save with a Home in Delaware
Active Adults Realty®
While we help all kinds of people find or sell homes, we’re meeting lots of folks who are...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Announced! Dink, Smash, Play with Cape Gazette!
Cape Gazette
Cape Gazette is excited to offer Men's, Women's (Friday) and Mixed Doubles play (Saturday) divided...
🚨 A HUGE Thank You to Graulich Builders for Their $10,000 Diamond Sponsorship! 🚨
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Calendar of Events
Today
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Young At Art Exhibition
(All day)
Geranium sale
(All day)
Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:30 am
GriefShare group
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Teen Job Fair
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
1:00 pm
Jusst Sooup Ministry musical fundraiser
3:00 pm
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Community town hall
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Inaugural Cannon Ball Gala
Sunday, March 30
(All day)
Try Chef Osvaldo’s Special Features Menu Every...
(All day)
Young At Art Exhibition
(All day)
Geranium sale
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
GriefShare group
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Oyster talk
Monday, March 31
(All day)
Geranium sale
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
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
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
All Ages Welcome to Lefty’s “Medley Monday” Music...
Business
Hyatt Hotels Corp. awards TKo Hospitality for operational excellence
1 day ago
TKo Hospitality was recognized as a 2024 Hyatt Operational Excellence Award recipient at this year’...
Sussex Academy entrepreneurs outline business plans
1 day ago
During the 2025 Venture Showcase held Feb. 24 at Sussex Academy, student entrepreneurs presented...
Wanda Russell brings MY Dual Career to Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Looking to help people make more money doing things they enjoy, businesswoman Wanda Russell is...
Sussex County Land Trust welcomes new board member
2 days ago
The Sussex County Land Trust announced the appointment of Trisha Newcomer to its board of directors...
DiPietro Law welcomes Meaghan Mahoney Hudson, sets April 4 open house
2 days ago
DiPietro Law LLC in Millsboro announced attorney Meaghan Mahoney Hudson has joined the firm. After...
Smokin’ D’z BBQ finds new home at Hopkins Farm Creamery
2 days ago
Smokin’ D’z BBQ is preparing to reopen its red trailer, where it cooks and serves meals, at a new...
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Blogs
Artistic Licensing
By Elise Seyfried
4 days ago
If you have ever asked yourself: “What artistic genius designed the iconic logo for Chupa Chups...
The Ticketmaster
By Elise Seyfried
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
“Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” –Andy Warhol The celebrity A-list sure is a firehose...
Baby Magic
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
Excuse me for basking. We Seyfrieds are currently enjoying being in the golden glow of Babyland....
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One Acre Lot
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Black Oak amenity plan approved
Ron MacArthur
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Cluster subdivision Black Oak is slated to be built on New Road near Lewes with 127 single-family...
