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Thursday, March 5, 2026
What’s New
Gary Earl Showers, veteran, teacher
Monument Sotheby’s Coastal welcomes experienced agent
Weather awareness session to be held March 10 in Lewes
Teresa Jane Shockley, touched many lives
Exploring Your Environment continues at Gallery One
John Stephen Sarik, devoted educator, volunteer
MFD chicken salad order deadline is March 13
Chris Malinowski to screen film at Lewes Public Library
Cape Henlopen State Park trails impacted by blizzard
DNREC to fire up inlet’s sand bypass system in mid-March
New tents coming to Tharros village
Decade80 to perform March 6-7 in Dewey Beach
Cape girls’ basketball falls in DIAA second round
News / Police
Friends of Cape state park renews agreement with DNREC
By Bill Shull
5 hours ago
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding with the...
Clear Space receives $350K grant from Longwood Foundation
22 hours ago
Clear Space Theatre Company has received a $350,000 grant from the Longwood Foundation to support a...
Saltwater intrusion has environmental, financial ramifications
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
Ruined crops, damage to infrastructure and contamination of fresh drinking water are a few of the...
Army Corps targets red tape, delays
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
A new initiative by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is aimed at delivering critical projects and...
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Viewpoints
Milton library before expansion
1 day ago
The Milton Library Association was organized in January 1875 and incorporated in March 1883. The...
Working in a winter wonderland
2 days ago
Donna Fredericksen sent in this photograph of a red-bellied woodpecker working in her backyard in...
Don’t undermine Delaware’s economic future
By Marc Brown
2 days ago
Delaware is at a crossroads. Does it want to be a state that pursues economic growth, jobs and...
Deeper Diagnosis
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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Obituaries
June E. Donovan, state retiree, fostered children
22 hours ago
June E. Donovan, 73, of Georgetown peacefully passed away at home Monday, March 2, 2026. June...
Warren Nelson Williams, family patriarch
22 hours ago
Warren Nelson Williams, 76, of Milton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Born Dec....
Destani Marchelle Gibbs, beautiful soul
1 day ago
With hearts that are both broken and grateful, we celebrate the beautiful life of Destani Marchelle...
Suzanne Talbot, friend to all
1 day ago
With broken hearts and grateful memories, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Suzanne Talbot,...
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Sports
AI equals acquired immunity for photographers who camp by the barf bucket
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Catch a shooting star - William Penn wrestling coach Joe Archangelo went out with a shazam Saturday...
Local girls fare well at swimming championships
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Cape and Sussex Academy girls’ swim teams made it to the top 10 in the state, as the Vikings...
Cape boys’ swimming places sixth at state championships
By Dan Cook
2 days ago
The Cape boys’ swim team finished its Henlopen Conference season undefeated and was confident in...
Cape unified basketball finishes season with smiles and friendships
By Dan Cook
3 days ago
The Cape unified basketball season came to a close Feb. 26, with a 67-67 tie. All players smiled...
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A & E
Mispillion Art League judged show continues thru April 18
1 day ago
Highlighting spectacular works from dozens of local artists, Mispillion Art League’s 23rd Annual...
View From Above
2 days ago
A photo taken mid-air by Philitsa Hanson as her flight from Florida began its descent into...
Historian to discuss portrayal of women in WWII propaganda imagery
4 days ago
The Milford Museum American History Series will present Dr. Marguerite Hoyt speaking on “Glamour...
WindSync quintet lights up Coastal Concerts stage
4 days ago
Coastal Concerts hosted WindSync quintet for a Feb. 14 performance at Bethel United Methodist...
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Cape Life
Elks bring cheer to Stockley Center with Valentine’s Day party
15 hours ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 held a Valentine's Day celebration Feb. 10, when Community Outreach...
Quilts of Valor presented to veterans
By Deny Howeth
17 hours ago
Members of local quilting group Piecemakers awarded two Quilts of Valor to recipient veterans Feb....
The Cape Gazette travels from Deauville Beach in Rehoboth to Deauville Beach in France
17 hours ago
Last September, during a visit to Deauville Beach in France, Phil Schlosser, Sandy Sacks, Donna...
Local students excel at universities
18 hours ago
Lewes student named to Wilson dean’s list Wilson College named Margaret Greeley of Lewes to its...
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Local Buzz
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
50% Off Home Catalog Creations before May 1, 2026
My Status Quo, Inc
Create the catalog of your home before a health crisis turns everything urgent! Families can avoid...
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Buying Bug Free
Bill Cullin
If your house is a typical one, there is probably some kind of small, leggy creature that makes its...
Be Well: Cape Gazette’s Guide to Upgrading Your Routine
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Be Well
is Cape Gazette’s approach to healthier living — practical, local, and made for...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Mike Kogler Team
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Trees can provide shade and...
BELL TERRA LANDSCAPES & GARDEN CENTER JOINS THE RALLY TRAIN!
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Another Gold Sponsor Joins the Train! Please help us welcome Bella Terra Landscapes &...
"Stuff," Money, and Music
George Reilly
"Stuff," Money, and Music I think it is safe to say that for anyone who has spent time cleaning...
“We Fix Military Haircuts”
George Reilly
Many years ago I saw a sign on a barber shop near the Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island that said...
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Calendar of Events
Today
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
(All day)
Pansy planters preorder sale
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
AAUW notable books discussion
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
11:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Socrates Café
1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s caregivers support group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Open art for adults
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
3:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
In the Loop Knitting & Crocheting group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Minecraft builders
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
Do More 24
Friday, March 6
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Free tax preparation assistance
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delmarva Blood Bank donation drive
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights
7:00 pm
to
11:00 pm
CHEF Winter Jam fundraiser
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, March 7
(All day)
Milton Fire Dept. Aux. chicken salad preorder sale
(All day)
Easter egg preorder sale
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Beebe Healthcare Invites You to the Upcoming Health,...
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Health-Fitness & Leisure Expo
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Friends of Milton Public Library Book and Gift Shop
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence Program—Historic Lewes
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Spring craft fair
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
11:00 am
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Battery 519 tour
5:00 pm
History Happened Here program
Business
Sports facilities awarded tourism capital investment funding
3 hours ago
Four Sussex County sports complexes are receiving state funds to upgrade or expand operations. ...
High Tide Fibers yarn shop to open in Rehoboth March 7
19 hours ago
High Tide Fibers, a modern and friendly yarn shop, will host its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 6 p....
Special Olympics Delaware hosts food-tasting contests
22 hours ago
Despite the annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge being canceled this year, two of its popular events went...
Lewes chamber welcomes wellness clinic with ribbon cutting
23 hours ago
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce recently facilitated a ribbon cutting for its new member Seaside...
Bridgeville Public Library receives $1K donation
1 day ago
The Bridgeville Public Library recently received a $1,000 donation from Allen Harim. The monies...
Lane Builders cuts ribbon on new Ocean View office
2 days ago
Lane Builders celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 61 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View,...
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Blogs
Scamalot!
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
While I certainly do miss her, I am grateful that my mom passed away in 2006, before the Internet...
I’m a Poet! And I Know It!
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I’ve been reading tons of poetry lately, most of it pretty good. While I wrote a library-load of...
Good Housekeeping
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I always say I love my house’s “lived in look.” I mean, who wants to spend time in a clean and tidy...
My Personality in Six TV Commercials
By Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
There’s a terrific book of essays by Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins. It’s called
A Whole...
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Cape Henlopen State Park trails impacted by blizzard
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Some popular trails at Cape Henlopen State Park remain open as Delaware State Parks crews continue...