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Friday, May 10, 2024
What’s New
RAL to host beginner wet felted wool workshop May 14
Jeffrey Allen Muncey, longtime trucker
Gray seal found shot near Fenwick Island
Roundabout near Five Points to fully open May 15
Historic Lewes Farmers Market continues May 11
Terry Lee Kauffman, Air Force retiree
Thomas E. Schulte, enjoyed traveling
Tom Tom Boutique sets spring fling event May 16
Biden expected to be in town beginning May 11
Treat your guests to a taste of Rehoboth, Dewey and Lewes
Legislative wrap-up
Many African American schools endure
British weather for British car show
News / Police
Petition alleges Association of Coastal Towns violated FOIA
By Ellen Driscoll
1 hour ago
A petition filed with the Delaware Department of Justice April 25 alleges the Association of...
Sussex P&Z recommends passage of marijuana regs
By Ron MacArthur
2 hours ago
Regulations on the growing and sales of marijuana in unincorporated areas in Sussex County have...
Study concludes Sussex medical school feasible
4 hours ago
A medical school in Sussex County is feasible if certain conditions are met, according to a study...
News Briefs 5/10/24
5 hours ago
Sussex P&Z director Jamie Whitehouse not leaving A change in plans. At the May 8 Sussex County...
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Viewpoints
Generosity abounds in the Cape Region
7 hours ago
Every weekend - and many weeknights too - here in the Cape Region, community events gather people...
The change range
7 hours ago
A 50-ton gift from the sea
By Linda Sullivan Schulte
7 hours ago
Living in a coastal community, surrounded by amazing natural beauty and unique creatures we see...
AARP Delaware supports HB 317
By Kimberly Wharton
7 hours ago
I wanted to make your readers aware of a new piece of legislation that AARP Delaware is fully...
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Obituaries
Gregory L. Johnson, Army veteran
20 hours ago
Gregory L. Johnson, 68, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home Monday, May 6, 2024. He...
Patricia Ellen Craddock, federal retiree
1 day ago
Patricia Ellen Craddock passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her home in Milton. She was born in...
Michael C. Benedetto, proud Air Force veteran
1 day ago
Michael C. Benedetto, 66, of Millsboro, passed away suddenly at his home Tuesday, April 30, 2024....
Rodney T. Marvel Jr., state employee, Georgetown firefighter
2 days ago
Rodney T. Marvel Jr., 55, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born...
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Sports
Fort Miles 5K runners race through flood tide trails of Cape Henlopen
By Dave Frederick
1 hour ago
The second annual Fort Miles 5K started at the big guns at Cape Henlopen State Park April 5 and saw...
NBA playoffs are in full swing
By Sumner Spence
4 hours ago
The New York Knicks beat the 76ers last week to advance to the second round against the Indiana...
A goalie personality is no flinch, no fear, just rock and roll
By Dave Frederick
6 hours ago
Goalie guitar - Mariner sixth-grade goalie Penelope Bohl goes through her pre-game routine getting...
Seashore Classic Half Marathon draws nearly 300
By Tim Bamforth
6 hours ago
Just a tad under 300 runners participated in the 15th annual Seashore Classic Half Marathon, 5K and...
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A & E
Buttermilk: Beloved beverage offers a myriad of benefits
By Denise Clemons
5 hours ago
I bought a bottle of buttermilk to make biscuits, which got me thinking about this oddly-named...
‘Nunsense’ performances continue at Milton Theatre May 10-12
15 hours ago
Performances of the musical comedy "Nunsense,” will continue from Friday to Sunday, May 10 to 12,...
Minor Gold and Julie Derrick to play at Listening Booth May 10
17 hours ago
The Listening Booth will host Australian duo Minor Gold with an opening performance from Julie...
STEPPIN’ OUT
Hot Sauce to perform May 12 in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
Hot Sauce will take the stage from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at Bluecoast Seafood Grill &...
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Cape Life
Lutheran church hosts multicultural festival
By Dan Cook
1 hour ago
The Lutheran Church of Our Savior held the Community ESL Multicultural Festival May 4 in Rehoboth...
U.S. Service Academy applications due Oct. 15
20 hours ago
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), a 23-year veteran of the Navy and the last Vietnam veteran serving...
Royal Treat memorabilia sale and ice cream social set May 11
21 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Museum will host an old-fashioned ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Spoonie celebrated at annual birthday party
By Dan Cook
21 hours ago
Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle held the third annual celebration of his life and...
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Local Buzz
March Real Estate Market Update for Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, and Fenwick Island
Bill Cullin
I believe that having better information about your local market allows you to make better real...
Lowering Taxes in Retirement: What You Might Be Missing - May 9th at the Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Managing Taxes in Retirement – Thursday, May 9 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm A no-obligation class is...
Live Local for More Music.. Kickin’ Country Friday + Good Time Rock n’ Roll Saturday...
Mulligan’s Pointe
SOLD at The HENLOPEN, LISTED by Bill Cullin, Top Selling Realtor at The Henlopen, Exceeding Volume of Any Teams in Delaware!
Bill Cullin
Beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with 1340 square feet of living space and with...
Broom Clean
Bill Cullin
Most purchase agreements contain language that requires a home to be free of trash and debris and "...
InFocus Financial Advisors Strengthens Community Support with Generous Contribution to the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Salisbury, MD, May 1, 2024 - InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc., a leading Delmarva financial...
“UNDER CONTRACT” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
A...
Cape Gazette 5k - Join us this Saturday!!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our second annual Cape Gazette 5k is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 11...
The Importance of One Last Walk-Through
Mike Kogler Team
The Importance of One Last Walk-Through
When you finally sell your house, there’s an air...
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)
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee
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
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
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
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
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
3:30 pm
to
6:00 pm
Milton Farmers Market
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, May 11
(All day)
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee
(All day)
USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Boating Safety Class
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
Cape Gazette 5k - Join us this Saturday!!
9:00 am
Race4Warriors event
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Scrapbooking & Craft Supplies Yard Sale
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
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
National Train Day Celebration
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Dewey Beach Lions Community Day
10:00 am
Strawberry Festival
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Yoga for Millennials
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
SAL Lewestown chapter meeting
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Wreck of the HMS DeBraak presentation
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
6:00 pm
Performing Arts Series fundraiser concert
8:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
LHS Haunted Histories Paranormal tour
Sunday, May 12
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens Free Mother’s Day Admission
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in The Lewes Room at...
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Open Garden Day
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Just Us and Cat Nippers low-cost dog and cat vaccine...
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Fireside Chat
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Schell Brothers to cut ribbon on Georgetown library project May 13
23 hours ago
Schell Brothers announced a renovation project completed at the Georgetown Public Library, led...
Eagle Crest Concerts to heat up Fridays at Hudson Fields
23 hours ago
Eagle Crest Concerts’ Fridays in the Fields kicked off May 3 at Hudson Fields near Milton. ...
Ogre’s Grove hosts Free Comic Book Day
1 day ago
Ogre’s Grove in Milton took part in the annual tradition of Free Comic Book Day May 4, as those who...
Grotto Pizza Dewey space boasts fresh, modern design
1 day ago
Grotto Pizza’s new Dewey Beach restaurant is open and ready to welcome locals and visitors at the...
Baked by The Dewey Post carries on tradition, offers new treats
1 day ago
The Dewey Post proprietors Ashley and Lo Skarda have expanded their breakfast offerings in a new...
Odysea ribbon cutting celebrates new ownership
1 day ago
Rehoboth Beach Main Street recently hosted a ribbon cutting at Odysea ... Destination Beach to...
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Blogs
Women Rising
By Elise Seyfried
3 days ago
I have always had ZERO trouble talking. My role model was my mom, that indefatigable chatterer...
Cost of Living
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
It began innocently enough. I was surfing the 'net one day, when my board wiped out at an ad for a...
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
2 weeks ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
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