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Beebe breaks ground for residency clinic
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Beebe Healthcare broke ground March 21 for the future site of its Family Medicine Residency Clinic in Long Neck. With the new facility, the Family...
Classic crooner Bryan Clark wows Cape Elks audience
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Although Valentine's Day was just past, love was still in the air when local entertainer Bryan...
Let them eat cereal – really?!
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Recently, Kellogg's CEO Gary Pilnick recommended that families serve "cereal for supper" to beat...
New offshore wind energy research associate joins Sea Grant
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Lecture recognizes Greek influence in Rehoboth Beach history
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Local historian Paul Lovett presented his 11th installment in the Rehoboth Beach History Lecture...
Hall-Long pulls together resources for Sussex health and wellness fair
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Area residents gathered March 16, for a free Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the...
Lewes Lions Club welcomes two new members
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At the Lewes Lions Club March meeting, two new members were installed by the Rev. Charles Covington...
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Dale Franklin of Edgewater Estates in Lewes spent his birthday on Scrub Island in the British...
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‘Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines’ author talk set April 2
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Dr. Nicholas Money will join the Lewes Public Library’s Science and Society lecture series for an...
Lewes Senior Activity Center celebrates 4,000th member
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Brenda Ferrante was simply looking to get out more in her new community when she learned about the...
Flood risks and insurance forum registration due April 1
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Delaware Sea Grant and partners will hold a 2024 Flood Insurance Forum called Fact Vs. Fiction:...
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Community Briefs 3/27/24
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Anywhere Leads recognizes Coldwell Banker Premier for excellence Coldwell Banker Premier has been...
DAR Maull House to open for tours March 30
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In conjunction with the Lewes Tulip Celebration, the Col. David Hall Chapter, National Society...
TransLiance groups to convene in Salisbury March 31
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Rehoboth/Dover and Salisbury TransLiance will host an Easter Sunday potluck picnic with music by...
Meals on Wheels Delivery Day celebrates volunteers
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The spirit of compassion and community was palpable March 18 as volunteers from the CHEER Center in...
Friends of KSI Car Show set May 4 in Milford
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KSI invites the community to attend the 7th Annual Friends of KSI Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Music class sessions to start April 8 at the Listening Booth
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The Listening Booth is launching its latest round of music education groups, aimed at fostering...
Historian discusses American privateers in the Revolutionary War
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Kylie A. Hulbert presented an Author Night lecture March 21, “The Expendables: American Privateers...
Mediation training registration due April 19
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The Center for Community Justice is offering a four-day basic mediation training that will provide...
Food Bank CANgineering contest registration due April 26
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The Food Bank of Delaware announced the deadline to register for for CANgineering, its food...
Rehoboth in Bloom steps into spring with annual dance party
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The annual Rehoboth in Bloom Dance Party was a celebration of green, times three. This year, the...
Long & Foster donates to Boys & Girls Club
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Having a little birthday fun on Scrub Island with the Gazette
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Dale Franklin of Edgewater Estates in Lewes spent his birthday on Scrub Island in the British...
Easter Bunny Bonanza to fill Canalfront Park with family fun March 30
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Escorted by a flotilla from Freedom Boat Club, the Easter Bunny will arrive by boat in Lewes...
Local author Diane Lane pens new children’s book
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Milton Lions Club begins upgrades on iconic train
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Eastern Sussex Democrats to meet April 4
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Eastern Sussex Democrats will meet at 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, in the Lewes Public Library’s large...
Easter Eggstravaganza at Schellville
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Photographer Kevin Fleming to lead workshop March 30
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Acclaimed photographer Kevin Fleming will lead a photography workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,...
King’s Ice Cream purchases to support Milton Little League March 29
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Free kids camp starts in Bethany Beach April 1
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Local coach Billy Gerrish and his team will host their inaugural spring break kids camp from 9 a.m...
‘Masters of the Air’ author talk set March 28
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Donald L. Miller, author of “Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War...
Library to host ‘Becoming Madame Secretary’ author March 24
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The Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will welcome bestselling historical fiction author...
Train hopping with the Cape Gazette in Italy
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Community Briefs 3/20/24
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Elks host bowling fun for Stockley Center residents
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Cape Henlopen Elks members hosted seven residents and nine staff members from the Stockley Center...
Milton egg hunt honors John Lehne
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Faith and Spirituality
Purim in Israel ceremony held at Lewes library
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The Chabad of Southern Delaware held Purim in Israel, a community celebration of a Jewish holiday,...
Red Bird Legacy Foundation to host Bethany Hamilton May 5
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Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton will be the featured speaker for Red Bird Legacy Foundation’s...
Holy Week services set at All Saints’ and St. George's
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The Episcopal Parish of All Saints' Church & St George's Chapel announced its schedule of...
Unitarian Universalists to host online auction April 27-May 4
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The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will host its 2024 UUSD Awesome Annual Auction...
Author John Archibald to speak at Epworth learning event March 23
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A new Epworth United Methodist Church initiative, Learning Community at Epworth, aims to reach...
Volunteers pack more than 75,000 meals
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In collaboration with Rise Against Hunger, the second annual Community Wide Food Packaging Event...
Zion UMC sets lunch and Easter fun March 23
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Zion United Methodist Church will host a family fun-filled Easter egg hunt event at 11 a.m.,...
Millsboro author publishes spiritual memoir
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“Under the Hand of God,” a new book by R.J. DeFrank of Millsboro, has been released by Dorrance...
Donations needed to renovate historic African American church
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Catholic churches to host Reconciliation Monday March 25
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Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to receive the sacrament of...
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Health
Small Wonder Warriors aim to make a big difference
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VIA boosts support for Operation Smile
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Yes2Health sessions kick off April 2
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Next Gen South awards grants to three local nonprofits
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School Life
Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program open for applications
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Child Inspired summer camp sign-up discounted thru April 8
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