46-foot whale stranded during low tide near Lewes

Jonathan BudlerCulture, Headlines

A 46-foot finback whale got caught in low tide near Lewes. Photo by Cape Water Tours and Taxi   Lewes gets many different visitors during the summer, but this one may be the largest. A 46-foot fin whale was stranded inside the breakwater near the East End Lighthouse on Thursday morning, due to the low tide. Captain David Green with …

Renovated East End Lighthouse off Lewes again welcoming tours

Betsy PriceBeaches, Culture, Headlines

East End Lighthouse off Lewes has undergone structural repairs and been repainted. Photo by Jonathan Budler.   The East End Lighthouse in Lewes is shining brighter than ever, thanks to restoration efforts over the pandemic. Work on the historical breakwater lighthouse was completed this past December, with work lasting throughout the Summer of 2020.  Delaware’s Division of Historical and Cultural …