Lewes News

With perfect weather conditions, thousands upon thousands jammed into every nook and cranny of the Cape Region Saturday, July 4. The day started with a full slate of activities in Lewes and ended with fireworks and music along the coast.

Rehoboth Beach police say an officer is recovering from a deep cut to his leg after a driver stopped for DUI fought with the officer.

The Lewes Historical Society Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 11.

A bit of celebrity graced the area as crews from The Discovery Channel's Planet Green filmed promotions for "Blue August," a month-long program to celebrate our oceans.

In less than one month, Surf Bagel on Coastal Highway in Lewes was broken into, state police said.

Lewes' Statue of Liberty By Leah Hoenen From a symbol of hope and a better life for immigrants who came to start life in a new land, the Statue of Liberty has become a symbol of America itself.

Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a fire truck on Saturday morning.

While celebrating our independence this holiday weekend, it's nearly impossible not to encounter a simple summertime staple: the hot dog.

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge will host the lecture series, An Evening at the Hook, at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 9, with a oeThe History of Breakwaters of the Delaware Bay.a Aside from its beauty and natural resources, the Delaware Bay is rich in history.

Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side, is the answer given most frequently.

Ben Franklin himself put in a waterborne appearance Saturday as Lewes launched its 20th annual Independence Day Boat Parade.

Proving that parades don't have to be limited to streets, the city of Lewes hosted its annual boat parade on Independence Day, along with multiple other events that pleased crowds on the hot holiday.

The Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild 'Night of Song and Stories' continues to attract not only some of the best musicians in the state, but also attracts the lesser-known gems, such as Amy Felker who had never performed publicly before her guild debut and is now is a regular on the local music scene or Billie Stevens Carlins, who though singing, ...

Judy Rolfe of Rolfe Photography will offer photo walking tours of Lewes beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at the Lewes Public Library, Kings Highway and Adams Avenue.

The beach along the Boardwalk adjacent to Star of the Sea condominium will be the shoot site for this yeara s Rehoboth Beach fireworks, with the display easily seen all up and down the beach.

HARBESON, Del. - Delaware State Police say a Seaford teenager has been killed in a two-vehicle collision near Harbeson.

LEWES -- With traffic arrests more than tripling this year, many residents are wondering if additional resources on the road are necessary.

Lewes may be a small tight-knit community, but it has big plans for the Fourth of July this year, including a boat parade, games, farmers market and art show.

Driving into downtown Lewes Fourth of July Saturday might not be a good route to celebrate independence.

Gov. Jack Markell has given final certification for the Lightship Overfalls berth project, which clears the way to begin the process leading to construction.