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MOT Intermediate advances to Eastern Region winners bracket final
(Dover, DE) The MOT all stars used a 13-hit barrage, including three home runs to defeat New Hampshire 18-5 in 5 innings this morning in the Little League intermediate division. This division features 11–13-year-olds with the tournament being hosted by Delaware’s district 1. MOT scored four runs in the top of the first inning on RBI hits from Nathan Collins, ... Read More
Bay Mourns Loss of “Last Black Skipjack Captain” Kermit Travers
The Bay region is mourning the loss of a well-known Chesapeake Bay skipjack captain who sailed through the working skipjack era, Captain Kermit Travers. Capt. Travers passed away this week at 86 years old while in hospice care after an illness, according to Dr. Clara Small, who wrote the book The Last Black Skipjack Captain about his legacy on the Bay.
Free introduction to yoga therapy session set July 27
Rehoboth Beach Yoga Center will host a free introduction to yoga therapy at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 27. Yoga therapy can benefit people who have chronic pain or injury, or are seeking a deeper yoga experience. Rehoboth Beach Yoga is located near the traffic light at Route 1 and Bay...
Viki Dee celebrating two decades of entertaining Cape Region
It’s Fourth of July weekend in Rehoboth Beach and local entertainer Viki Dee is getting ready to perform her weekly Friday afternoon show at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant. “It’s going to be crazy,” said Dee, as she unloads her equipment from the back of her car while...
Newly Listed: 140 East Side Drive Rehoboth Beach, DE | Rehoboth Beach Yacht And CC
140 East Side Drive Rehoboth Beach, DE | Rehoboth Beach Yacht And CC. Welcome to Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club! Home is located on the 8th hole of the Rehoboth Beach Country Club golf course with beautiful pond & golf course views. The circular driveway welcomes you and front of home has a patio with views of the Rehoboth Bay and Bald Eagle Creek. The two-story foyers leads to two-story great room with fireplace and built-in bar. The kitchen is located off the great room and features an island, white cabinetry, white counters, and subway tile backsplash. Sunroom with tile floors is located across back of home and leads out to trex deck, and out to concrete patio surrounding the pool and hot tub. The formal dining room is located in front of home off kitchen. There is a laundry room on main level and powder room with door out to pool. An additional powder room is located off the foyer and great room. The owner's suite is located on the main level and has a ship lap wall and has sliders out to trex deck overlooking the golf course. The owner's bathroom suite features double sinks, soaking tub, and tile shower. Second level has family room and two more large ensuite bedrooms with private bathrooms and deck with beautiful views of sunrise and sunset! This large 4,622 square foot heated home has amazing views of the golf course, Rehoboth Bay, and Bald Eagle Creek. Enjoy being walking distance to RBCC for dining, golf, tennis, and pool (membership required). Easy access to downtown Rehoboth Beach restaurants, attractions, and the ocean! Start living beach life today.
Rehoboth expecting $2.7 million surplus on last year’s budget
Months after increasing taxes and fees across the board to pay for the current fiscal year, Rehoboth Beach staff is reporting the city could see a $2.7 million surplus for the fiscal year that ended March 31. The amount hasn’t been verified by an independent audit, but everything has been...
Amvets Post 22 donate to Oak Orchard Boys & Girls Club
Long Neck Amvets Post 22 representatives delivered donations of summer supplies to Oak Orchard Boys & Girls Club. Shown are (l-r) CJ Pitts and Erica Kennedy, Boys &Girls Club; and Bob L' Heureux, Long Neck commander, and Barbara Denius, second vice president.
Newly Listed: 19058 Winterberry St Milton, DE | Reddenwood
Welcome to Reddenwood! The Echelon Carnegie model is situated on a private double lot backing to community open space in the Cape Henlopen School District and has everything you need to start enjoying country living near the beaches! Welcoming front porch and foyer lead to a main floor office with built-ins, ensuite bedroom & bath, and to the open concept great room, kitchen, and dining area. Two story great room features stone fireplace, coffered ceilings, and opens into gourmet kitchen with double island with quartz counters, 36-inch Monogram professional range, range hood, 48-inch Monogram paneled refrigerator, coffered ceilings, pantry, pot filler, and surround sound! The kitchen opens to dining area and sunroom and leads out to the back courtyard patio with fireplace, fire pit, outdoor kitchen and grilling area, hot tub, and heated pool. The main level is completed by a mud room off the garage and beautiful owner's suite with coffered ceilings, walk-in closets, owner's bathroom with tile shower, soaking tub, & double sinks. Second level feature 3 more bedrooms and 3 more baths (two ensuite), an office, laundry room, loft and family room. Full basement has a game room, family room, custom bar with sink and monogram refrigerator and ice maker, theatre room, & large unfinished area for mechanicals and storage. There is a 3-car attached garage and large detached heated and air-conditioned garage featuring a gym, built-in closet systems, epoxy floors, and a bathroom with access from pool. Detached garage has 14-foot-tall garage door so you can fit your boat, rv, or your car collection. Featuring a Generac generator, Trane HVAC with zoning controls, whole house surge protection, 8-foot doors and 10-foot ceilings on first level, two tankless hot water heaters, security system & cameras, Moen smart irrigation system with ground sensors to control water, insulated garage doors with glass, & so much more! This double lot and custom home would cost $2,500,000 to reproduce today. Square footage details: main two living levels are 4,599 sq. ft. heated, finished basement is 1,604 sq. ft. heated, unfinished basement 641 sq. ft., 3 car attached garage 795 sq. ft., detached garage 1,475 sq. ft. heated, 1st and 2nd floor covered porches 448 sq. ft., sunroom 147 sq. ft., finished gym 615 sq. ft. heated, and paver patio 1,828 sq. ft. Total square footage is 12,152 sq. ft.
Cape district receives $1.76 million state grant
The Cape Henlopen school board voted unanimously July 11, to approve an opportunity flex funding waiver that allows the district to use a $1.76 million grant across all schools, rather than specific allotted amounts for each building. In 2019, the state first announced the funding initiative to support multilingual learners...
Classical piano concert to benefit Beebe Healthcare Sept. 14
Coastal Concerts will present acclaimed classical pianist Jim-Isaac Chua for a concert to benefit Beebe Healthcare at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at Bethel United Methodist Church Hall, Fourth and Market streets, Lewes. Known for his virtuosic skill and emotive performances, Chua promises to deliver an unforgettable afternoon of classical...
Radar finds no trace of Lewes beach pavilion
A ground-penetrating radar survey of Lewes’ Johnnie Walker Beach failed to find any trace of a long-lost pavilion that once stood there. The Lewes Johnnie Walker Beach Subcommittee wants to find the location so it can build a replica pavilion. The radar survey was done Jan. 18 by Phil...
BVSPCA offering free vaccines to combat respiratory disease outbreak
In light of a canine respiratory disease outbreak in Delaware that forced a couple of the largest animal shelters to close their doors to new dogs, one organization is offering free vaccines. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced it will provide dogs with free canine influenza and distemper shots at their health centers in New Castle, Dover and Georgetown. “While this ... Read More
Your weekend guide to the Delaware beaches: Weather, fishing, safety and more
It's the last weekend in July at the Delaware beaches. Last week, Rehoboth Beach made news worldwide when U.S. President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race while staying at his North Shores home, but for most folks in town, the merry midsummer days of swimming and sunning continued without interruption. The heat subsided...
Delaware dubbed ‘best state to retire’
The results are in! According to Bankrate, Delaware is the best state to retire in 2024. The company says Delaware is a tax-friendly state for retirees due to the fact that it doesn’t have state or local sales tax and it doesn’t tax social security benefits. According to Bankrate’s website, “this study ranked all fifty […]
MOT Senior softball in semis with chance to advance to championship
MOT Senior softball is set to play for a chance to advance to the Senior League Softball semifinal for a chance to advance to the championship. MOT is the Delaware representative in the Senior Softball Eastern Regional in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are set to face Connecticut today at 5:30pm. Connecticut is represented by the Bristol Girls Little League ... Read More
Shepherd’s Office asking for donations for the homeless
DELAWARE – Families are in need of fund, and in Georgetown, a local organization is facilitating the help for those who are facing the heat on the streets. The Shepherd’s Office provides hospitality for the homeless and the hungry. They give away free food boxes and homemade meals. They also provide free clothing and personal hygiene items for everyone who needs it at no cost to the public.
State fair cancels Sensory Friendly Afternoon after false claims of nonprofit involvement
The Delaware State Fair has canceled its Sensory Friendly Carnival program following criticism from Autism Delaware, which the fair falsely claimed it had partnered with to develop the program. The program, which was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, was canceled on Monday at about 4 p.m. on the state fair's Facebook page. ...
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