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Saturday, July 25, 2026
What’s New
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SB 23 is not the right direction for Lewes
Zwaanendael Women’s Club to sponsor blood drive May 18 in Lewes
Charlie Zahm to offer country music performance May 8 in Lewes
Scholarship funds musical theater camp for Cape High student
Cape Henlopen Elks deliver supplies to local elementary school
Holocaust scholar visits Sussex Academy students
Expert panel to share insights for safely aging in place May 11
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The Gazette goes royal at Edinburgh Castle
A Cape Gazette adventure under St. John’s Sun
Bob Dole visits Dewey Beach 30 years ago
Lewes dedicates official 250 tree
News / Police
Variances granted for restaurant, outdoor building sales business
By Kevin T. Conlon
2 months ago
Variances were approved April 27 for a project to improve a Rehoboth Beach restaurant, and one to...
Action delayed on variance for Rehoboth escape room
By Chris Flood
2 months ago
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment delayed action April 27, on a use variance request for an...
State reviews developments proposed near Angola, Milton
By Kevin T. Conlon
2 months ago
Housing developments near Angola and Milton, a future land-use map revision for Milton and the town...
Milton Fire Department launches campaign for new ladder truck
By Ryan Mavity
2 months ago
Milton Fire Department is launching a capital campaign to help fund the purchase of a new 107-foot...
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Viewpoints
Milton food pantry asks public to support Postal Service drive
By Donna Murawski
2 months ago
Holiday food drives, although very generous, are over. The food gathered from those drives has...
When the law’s timeline does not match the reality of abuse
By Patricia Dailey Lewis, Esq.
2 months ago
In 93% of child sexual abuse cases, the child knows the person who harmed them. The predator is...
Stamp Out Hunger set May 9
By John R. Workman
2 months ago
May 9 is the 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, hosted by your local post offices and postal...
Clicks tricks
By Jim Paterson
2 months ago
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Obituaries
Anthony Judson Bennett, retired river boat pilot
2 months ago
Anthony Judson Bennett, affectionately known by all as “Jud,” passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026. A...
Corinne Rosenberg, loved family, friends
2 months ago
Corinne “Kitty” Rosenberg, 101, was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the third of six...
John E. Gordon Jr., retired USAF major
2 months ago
John E. Gordon Jr., Maj. (Ret.) USAF, died the morning of Friday, April 24, 2026, and five precious...
Karen Neely, heart of the family
2 months ago
Karen Neely, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home...
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Sports
Like Tambourine Man, all athletes eventually fade into their own parade
By Dave Frederick
2 months ago
Primetime Cape cousins - Ella Rishko and Mikey Frederick are first cousins. They were the male and...
Seahawks boys’ volleyball splits season series with Delmarva Christian
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 months ago
Following a 3-2 home win over local rival Delmarva Christian May 1, the Sussex Academy boys’...
Sussex Academy boys’ tennis claims 10th win in a row
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 months ago
A win over Seaford on Senior Night Tuesday, May 5, would clinch an undefeated regular season for...
Seahawks softball earns 8-6 win over Milford
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 months ago
In 2025, the Sussex Academy softball team was one run away from a slaughter-rule win over Milford,...
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A & E
Pup Patrol
2 months ago
Two curious fox pups popped up from their den to check out Dominic Prestipino as he snapped this...
Kids’ summer classes start July 6 at Milton Arts Guild
2 months ago
Milton Arts Guild will offer two weeks of kids’ summer classes in July, giving children the...
Artisans Fair May 23 supports arts and college scholarships
2 months ago
The annual Artisans Fair sponsored by South Coastal AARP Chapter 5226 will be held from 9 a.m. to 2...
Buschi artwork on display May 2-3 in Milton
2 months ago
Milton artist Kathy Buschi will host an open house at her gallery Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3...
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Cape Life
Community cleans up for Earth Day
By Bill Shull
2 months ago
Neighbors at Henlopen Landing near Lewes cleaned up their community April 18, in honor of Earth Day...
New chiropractic office provides wellness care for families
2 months ago
Coastal Family Chiropractic has opened in Rehoboth Beach. The new practice focuses on pregnant...
Sussex Academy Green Team engages students with Earth Day activities
By Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
The Sussex Academy High School Green Team put on a late Earth Day celebration April 24, at the...
Bayhealth, Food Bank of Delaware partner for mobile pantries
2 months ago
Thanks to a generous donation from Bayhealth to fund five mobile pantries, the Food Bank of...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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12:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
8:00 am
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12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
10:00 am
Guided welcome walk
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Monthly Food Distribution
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Lewes Chess Club meeting
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons program
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
11:00 am
to
11:45 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
Sunday, July 26
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Delaware Botanic Gardens open
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
1:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
Silent vigil for peace
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Monday, July 27
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Meatball Sub Day
11:00 am
L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
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
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
Business
Georgetown chamber holds women’s empowerment lunch
2 months ago
The Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce celebrated women in business in Sussex County April 28...
Ledo Pizza opening soon on Rehoboth Avenue
2 months ago
Maryland-based Ledo Pizza, famous for its square pie, will soon open a new location on Rehoboth...
Vino Del Mar brings new wine vibe to Lewes
2 months ago
Church pews are not something usually found in a wine bar, but they are part of the decor at Vino...
Float therapy studio opens with new, local owner May 5
2 months ago
Drift Float Rehoboth, a float therapy studio formerly known as Urban Float Rehoboth, will celebrate...
Bette Gallo honored at annual chamber banquet
2 months ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards luncheon and...
Riverwalk Farmers Market sets May 2 grand opening in Milford
2 months ago
Downtown Milford will host the grand opening of the 2026 Riverwalk Farmers Market season starting...
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Blogs
Registering a Complaint
By Elise Seyfried
3 months ago
Suleika Jaouad is a wonderful author and artist, who has a terrific Substack,
The Isolation...
Why I Can’t Just Relax
By Elise Seyfried
3 months ago
Right down there with the ever-flattering comment “You’d be prettier if you smiled” (to which I...
Easter Tuesday
By Elise Seyfried
3 months ago
Not that I am an amazing, or even adequate, housekeeper, but I do sometimes think of Lent as a time...
A Few of My Brilliant Things
By Elise Seyfried
3 months ago
It happens often. You hear the glad tidings: “Coming Soon!
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