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‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’ author event set May 25
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Browseabout Books will host author and historian James T. Sears for a signing of “Queering Rehoboth Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk” from 3 to 5 p.m.,...
Beebe residency program selected for national pilot project
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Beebe Healthcare’s R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education announced its family medicine...
Golden spike driven during Lewes’ Train Day
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It wasn’t Promontory Summit in Utah, but the Lewes Junction and Railroad and Bridge Association did...
Cape High students say ‘oui’ to Paris
3 days ago
Cape High students took in the sights, sounds and tastes of Paris during a packed-itinerary trip...
DART Beach Bus services to start May 20
1 day ago
Delaware Transit Corp. announced DART’s Beach Bus services will begin Monday, May 20, operating...
Dewey in Bloom takes root
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The vision of Dewey in Bloom blossomed May 4, as volunteers met at the home of Dewey Beach Civic...
Annual Parkinson’s expo held in Rehoboth Beach
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The Parkinson’s Education and Support Group of Sussex County presented its annual Parkinson’s...
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Lewes Senior Activity Center visits Portugal with the Cape Gazette in tow
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A Lewes Senior Activity Center group recently took an amazing trip to Portugal. The Gazette was...
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Hanging out with elephants and the Cape Gazette in Africa
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In early December, Reilly Reeves had the opportunity to travel to Botswana, Africa, on a work trip...
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Soaking up the sun in St. Lucia with the Gazette
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Cape Gazette readers Lori Richardson and Frannie Slabonik of Milton took the Gazette on a 10-day...
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Last week, Jeff opened a package of printer ink and found that it had dried up and wouldn't perform...
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Making memories in Hawaii with the Gazette
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Cape Gazette readers Alan and Jen Pongratz recently had a wonderful time visiting Hawaii. Here they...
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Cape Gazette goes to Great Britain
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Lewes neighbors Diane O’Marrah and Peggy Dwyer visited the spectacular countries of England, Wales...
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Cape Life Stories
Strawberries shine at fire department festival
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Capitalizing on the fruit of the season, the Lewes Fire Department and its auxiliary hosted the...
Paul Kares names Fran Simeone director of development
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Paul Kares recently announced Fran Simeone as its new director of development. Simeone was...
‘When the Angels Left the Old Country’ author talk set May 22
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The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community and CAMP Rehoboth will welcome author Sacha Lamb...
Elks raise funds to support veterans’ scholarships
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Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 entertained diners and dancers at its recent beef and beer event to...
Lewes Senior Activity Center visits Portugal with the Cape Gazette in tow
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A Lewes Senior Activity Center group recently took an amazing trip to Portugal. The Gazette was...
Community Briefs 5/15/24
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Bethany Beach unveils tourism app The Town of Bethany Beach is launching a new resource called...
Dewey Beach Lions host community day
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The Dewey Beach Lions Club opened its doors May 11 for its annual community day, hosting local...
Sussex Gardeners bouquets help kids in need honor mothers
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Sussex Gardeners continued its tradition of providing young children in a homeless shelter a means...
A picture-perfect day for Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest
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The weather could not have been nicer for the second annual Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest, held...
UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning recognizes volunteers
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The University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute recently recognized nearly 100...
Blood for a Brew Tour begins May 20 at Dogfish Head in Milton
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Blood Bank of Delmarva announced the 4th annual Blood for a Brew Tour will kick off with a drive...
Amateur radio operators assist at Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
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Demonstrating their commitment to public service, Sussex Amateur Radio Emergency Service operators...
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosts constituent resource fair
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Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester held a free Constituent Resource Fair May 3 at the Lewes Senior...
Tunnell Companies donates $15,000 to MS Society
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The Tunnell Companies donated $15,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society May 6. Robert Tunnell III,...
Xi Sigma chapter donates to therapeutic riding center
3 days ago
Xi Sigma chapter, Beta Sigma Phi donated $800 to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding, its...
Milton Lions Club supports local causes
4 days ago
At its April meeting, the Milton Lions Club hosted guest speakers from Special Olympics Delaware....
Ground broken for Lewes library pavilion
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They were small shovels of dirt, but big steps toward the Lewes Public Library’s dream of an...
Elks entertain families at Easter party
4 days ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes held an Easter egg hunt and party for 41 children ages 12...
Local delegation participates in Verrazzano Day in Italy
4 days ago
There was a celebration April 17 on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk in recognition of Italian explorer...
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opens for the season
5 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opened for its 19th season May 7. There are about three dozen...
Hanging out with elephants and the Cape Gazette in Africa
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In early December, Reilly Reeves had the opportunity to travel to Botswana, Africa, on a work trip...
‘Lost Delaware’ authors to sign books at Browseabout May 18
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Authors Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge will sign copies of their latest book, “Lost Delaware,” from...
Zwaanendael Club donates beach chair to City of Lewes
5 days ago
Members of the GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club recently presented a beach wheelchair to the City of...
Nanticoke Indian Tribe celebrates Heritage Day at museum
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The Nanticoke Indian Tribe commemorated its rich heritage May 4, with a vibrant celebration at its...
British weather for British car show
6 days ago
A spot of U.K.-style weather forced organizers to cut short the annual Lewes British Motorcar Show...
Royal Treat memorabilia sale and ice cream social set May 11
6 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Museum will host an old-fashioned ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Spoonie celebrated at annual birthday party
6 days ago
Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle held the third annual celebration of his life and...
Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age reception set
1 week ago
The Lewes Historical Society will unveil Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age with a reception...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens for season
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Promptly at 8 a.m., May 4, the cowbells rang and the Historic Lewes Farmers Market opened for its...
‘Runaway Princess’ spotlights trafficking and addiction crisis
1 week ago
The Fund for Women of Sussex County, in partnership with What Is Your Voice and Philanthropy...
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Faith and Spirituality
Epworth to host author talk with Janus Adams May 19
23 hours ago
Epworth United Methodist Church will host Dr. Janus Adams, author of “Justice – Moving from Silence...
Lutheran church hosts multicultural festival
6 days ago
The Lutheran Church of Our Savior held the Community ESL Multicultural Festival May 4 in Rehoboth...
Grief Recovery Method sessions meet at Trinity Baptist Church
1 week ago
Trinity Baptist Church in Long Neck hosts group sessions for the Grief Recovery Method, the only...
Grace Church holds Blessing of the Bikers
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As the weather turns warmer and sunnier, it is also the time of year when motorcyclists become a...
Columbaria dedication ceremony at Epworth Cemetery set May 5
2 weeks ago
The Rev. Vicki Gordy-Stith, pastor of Epworth United Methodist Church, will officiate at a...
St. George’s organ dedication and mini recital set May 5
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St. George's Chapel will hold a blessing and rededication ceremony for its pipe organ along with a...
Groome Church concert to benefit Lewes in Bloom May 11
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The Groome Church Performing Arts Series will present a concert to benefit, celebrate and thank...
Operation Christmas Child gift recipient speaks at local church
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For years, Lewes families have packed gifts for boys and girls around the world through the...
Delmarva Christian High School holds Spiritual Emphasis Day
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Delmarva Christian High School recently marked another successful Spiritual Emphasis Day, an annual...
Miriam’s Table founder Susie Keefer sets book release May 5
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The public is invited to join Susie Keefer and her family along with her publisher, Ron Sauder from...
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Health
Heart association presents top fundraiser awards
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The American Heart Association Delaware recently presented awards to the top three fundraising...
Beebe to host health fair at Georgetown CHEER May 18
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Beebe Healthcare’s annual spring health fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18,...
Bayhealth combats COPD with community partners
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The Bayhealth respiratory therapy team recently launched a multidisciplinary committee focused on...
Beebe exec to chair 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk Nov. 3
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The American Heart Association announced the chair for the 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk will...
Food Bank of Delaware hosts senior health fair
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In an effort to promote healthy living and navigating retirement, the Food Bank of Delaware hosted...
Bayhealth golf event raises $80K for cancer institute
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The 39th Annual Bayhealth Foundation Dover Motor Speedway Golf Tournament raised $80,000 for the...
Bayhealth celebrates clinical pastoral education program graduates
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Bayhealth’s Chaplaincy Services recently celebrated the first graduating class of its clinical...
Kidney Walk brings hope and help
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The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware held its annual Southern Delaware Kidney...
AMVETS auxiliary donates $4,000 to Beebe oncology services
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AMVETS Post 2 Ladies Auxiliary recently donated $4,260 to Beebe Medical Foundation in support of...
RadNet cuts ribbon on mammography service at Milford Walmart
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In partnership with Walmart, RadNet’s Delaware Imaging Network celebrated a cutting-edge facility...
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School Life
WPS holds theatre and art honor society inductions
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During April, six Worcester Preparatory School students were inducted to the WPS chapter of the...
Love Creek second-graders perform ‘Mighty Minds’ the musical
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Love Creek second-graders delighted audiences with their performance of the musical “Mighty Minds”...
Legacy Academy announces speech meet winners
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egacy Academy Students Perform Recitations at Annual Speech Meet Legacy Academy students from...
Milton FAME students stage ‘The Reluctant Dragon’
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Students in the Milton Elementary FAME program performed “The Reluctant Dragon” as their final...
Humane Animal Partners recognized by Cape school district
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Cape district leaders recognized Humane Animal Partners as a Community Champion at the April 25...
Sussex Academy girls’ lax shows appreciation for teachers
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With hopes of starting a tradition honoring the everyday influencers that student-athletes rely on...
U.S. Service Academy applications due Oct. 15
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U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), a 23-year veteran of the Navy and the last Vietnam veteran serving...
Cape Teacher of the Year to be named May 14
1 week ago
The Cape Henlopen School District will announce its 2025 Teacher of the Year May 14 at a special...
Local students graduate from universities
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Rehoboth student graduates from Flagler Flagler College announced Saxon Kalb of Rehoboth Beach has...
Sussex Tech Adult Ed celebrates apprenticeship graduates
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Sussex Tech Adult Education held its apprenticeship graduation ceremony April 24. A total of 71...
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After six-month closure, DelDOT opens roundabout
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Although some work needs to be done, roadwork has been completed and the roundabout near Five...