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Junior golf association returning to Cape Region next spring
Junior golf association returning to Cape Region next spring
The American Junior Golf Association returns to the Cape Region next spring. The Georgia-based nonprofit runs more than 145 events annually for...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Junior golf association returning to Cape Region next spring
Subdivision of 330 Rehoboth Ave. sent to public hearing
Subdivision of 330 Rehoboth Ave. sent to public hearing
The proposed minor subdivision of 330 Rehoboth Ave. in Rehoboth Beach has been scheduled for a public hearing Friday, Dec. 12, following a...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Subdivision of 330 Rehoboth Ave. sent to public hearing
Preliminary plan approved for Royal Farms on Route 9
Preliminary plan approved for Royal Farms on Route 9
The preliminary site plan for a Royal Farms convenience store at Route 9 and Nassau Commons Boulevard was approved Nov. 19 by the Sussex County...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Preliminary plan approved for Royal Farms on Route 9
Cape thespians present ‘Lost Girl’
Cape thespians present ‘Lost Girl’
The Cape Henlopen Theatre group and the Cape Thespians are presenting Lost Girl through Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Cape Henlopen High School theater. “...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cape thespians present ‘Lost Girl’
Vote delayed on Rehoboth’s concert-related parking closures
Vote delayed on Rehoboth’s concert-related parking closures
A vote on a proposal to codify closures of the street surrounding the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand during the city’s summer concerts has been delayed to...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Vote delayed on Rehoboth’s concert-related parking closures
Old Orchard Road realignment underway
Old Orchard Road realignment underway
After years of planning, dirt is finally being moved for the realignment of Old Orchard Road east of Five Points near Lewes. A nearly $11 million bid...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Old Orchard Road realignment underway
Athletes of the Week Nov. 21
Athletes of the Week Nov. 21
Chase Ballinger A senior in the most successful class the Sussex Academy soccer program has ever had, Chase got the Seahawks to the 2025 title game...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Athletes of the Week Nov. 21
New Route 9 traffic signal goes online Friday, Nov. 21
New Route 9 traffic signal goes online Friday, Nov. 21
A new traffic signal at the intersection of Route 9 and Nassau Commons Boulevard west of Lewes is set to go online Friday, Nov. 21. The light has...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
New Route 9 traffic signal goes online Friday, Nov. 21
Cape’s unified programs make all students feel welcome
Cape’s unified programs make all students feel welcome
There weren’t many dry eyes at the Cape Henlopen school board meeting Nov. 13, as students in Cape High’s unified programs and Best Buddies Club...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Cape’s unified programs make all students feel welcome
Ogre’s Grove in Milton to close Nov. 29
Ogre’s Grove in Milton to close Nov. 29
After nine years in business, Ogre’s Grove on Union Street in Milton is set to close with a two-day farewell event Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ogre’s Grove in Milton to close Nov. 29
First State Community Action celebrates diamond anniversary
First State Community Action celebrates diamond anniversary
First State Community Action Agency celebrated 60 years of impact Nov. 17 at Delaware State University. Nearly 300 people enjoyed dinner and music,...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
First State Community Action celebrates diamond anniversary
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding gallops into 2026
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding gallops into 2026
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center held a brief anniversary celebration Nov. 17. The organization provides equine-assisted services through...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding gallops into 2026
New Route 9 traffic signal goes online Nov. 21
New Route 9 traffic signal goes online Nov. 21
A new traffic signal at the intersection of Route 9 and Nassau Commons Boulevard west of Lewes is set to go online Friday, Nov. 21. The light has...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
New Route 9 traffic signal goes online Nov. 21
Rehoboth’s Casino Theater lost in 1912 fire
Rehoboth’s Casino Theater lost in 1912 fire
The Casino Theater was a turn-of-the-century entertainment spot on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. It stood on the north side of the first block...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Rehoboth’s Casino Theater lost in 1912 fire
First phase of Rehoboth Avenue streetlight conversion complete
First phase of Rehoboth Avenue streetlight conversion complete
Years in the making, the first phase of Rehoboth Beach converting Rehoboth Avenue’s lights to LED has been completed. During a commissioner meeting...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
First phase of Rehoboth Avenue streetlight conversion complete
Lewes annexes Hoornkill Avenue properties
Lewes annexes Hoornkill Avenue properties
“Welcome to Lewes.” That was the greeting from Mayor Amy Marasco moments after council voted unanimously to annex 12 properties on Hoornkill Avenue...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lewes annexes Hoornkill Avenue properties
Alphas and boomers stride and collide
Alphas and boomers stride and collide
Boomers and bouncers - Allen “Chattahoochee” Jackson, 57, straight outta Milton, representing Station 85, burst from the starting line Nov. 15, in...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Alphas and boomers stride and collide
State eyes ped/bike bridges over Route 1
State eyes ped/bike bridges over Route 1
The state has identified locations for potential bicycle and pedestrian bridges spanning Route 1, one near Lewes and another near Rehoboth Beach, but...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
State eyes ped/bike bridges over Route 1
MERR celebrates silver anniversary at annual Finraiser
MERR celebrates silver anniversary at annual Finraiser
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute celebrated 25 years of helping marine animals by hosting its annual Finraiser Nov. 8 at...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
MERR celebrates silver anniversary at annual Finraiser
Legislators join power grid collaborative
Legislators join power grid collaborative
Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, has joined lawmakers from Delaware and other states as part of a PJM State Legislator Collaborative. The group was...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Legislators join power grid collaborative
Beer and vinyl enthusiasts flock to Dogfish’s Analog A-Birthday
Beer and vinyl enthusiasts flock to Dogfish’s Analog A-Birthday
Dogfish Head in Milton is in the midst of celebrating its 30th year in business, meaning this year’s version of one of the company’s signature events...
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November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Beer and vinyl enthusiasts flock to Dogfish’s Analog A-Birthday
New wrongful conviction act gets first case in Sussex County
New wrongful conviction act gets first case in Sussex County
One of Sussex County’s first cases under a new state law that would allow people who have been wrongfully convicted seek compensation started in...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New wrongful conviction act gets first case in Sussex County
Pitching pumpkins for a good cause
Pitching pumpkins for a good cause
Men and women gathered at Big Chill Surf Cantina in Rehoboth Beach Nov. 8, to take part in the near-decade-long tradition of Sling N’ Squash, a...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pitching pumpkins for a good cause
Cape football falls to Sallies in quarterfinals
Cape football falls to Sallies in quarterfinals
The Cape football team fought hard until the end but came up short, falling 31-12 to Salesianum Nov. 14, in the Class 3A quarterfinals at Abessinio...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cape football falls to Sallies in quarterfinals
Brick work adds $200,000 to Rehoboth Bandstand bollard plan
Brick work adds $200,000 to Rehoboth Bandstand bollard plan
Due to brick work needed after bollards and swing gates are installed near the Bandstand, the cost of Rehoboth Beach’s pedestrian safety project has...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Brick work adds $200,000 to Rehoboth Bandstand bollard plan