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The mid-century modern Sea Esta Motel in Dewey Beach may be demolished to make way for three residential homes, if the potential new owners receive a sought-after parcel rezoning. Commissioners are set to discuss the application at their Friday, Jan. 19 meeting, and may possibly refer the application to the planning commission regarding rezoning the property at 24 Houston St. from Resort Business-2 to Resort Residential and amending the comprehensive […]

, An appeal has been filed by William Sykes of Georgetown over the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission’s preliminary approval of the Grayrock Preserve subdivision off Wilson Road near Georgetown. In the appeal, Sykes cites several reasons related to county code – and in particular Chapter 99 – why the decision should be reversed by Sussex County Council. “If not, county council should open the public record for additional […]

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Cape Region residents awoke Jan. 19 to a light snow falling outside their windows. The snow will continue to fall throughout the day, with an expected accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.  Feel free to send snow […]

Members of the Dewey Beach Police Department voted to unionize Jan. 9, a date recognized as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Election results posted on the Delaware Public Employment Relations Board show that Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 22 received a majority of ballots cast in the election.  Consequently, all full-time and part-time Dewey officers, except the chief of police, are now represented by FOP Lodge 22 for collective bargaining […]

Heidi Lowe Gallery invites community members to start the new year with intention and fun by learning to make their own silver jewelry piece. Classes are fun to do with friends or family. Offerings include stacker rings and intention necklace with a stone.  Students will discover and practice various metalworking techniques to learn how to make a wearable piece of personalized silver jewelry from start to finish in one session […]

, , February is for music lovers at The Room at Cedar Grove in Lewes. Multiple shows have sold out, including concerts by John Ford Coley and Josh Christina. Now is the time to purchase tickets for upcoming shows, including a recently added concert by Elliot Lurie, author of “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl),” set for 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7. The artist, who sang with the band Looking Glass, will […]

A Land, Sea, Sky Watercolor Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3 and 4, at the Rehoboth Art League, 12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres. Appropriate for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists, the workshop will focus on composition, value and subject editing while students create a beach-themed painting. Working with a limited palette, the class will explore techniques and materials for creating dramatic […]