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Cape district holds second annual Inclusivity and Access Resource Fair
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The Cape Henlopen School District Special Programs Department hosted its second annual Inclusivity and Access Resource Fair Nov. 20, at the Sussex...
Inaugural Wobbler’s Walk held at the Moorings in Lewes
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The sun was shining for the inaugural Wobbler Walk Nov. 27, at the Moorings in Lewes, as about 64...
A wedding isn’t a wedding unless the Cape Gazette is in attendance
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Milton residents Jean and Dan Day took the Gazette to a destination wedding in the Dominican...
Kindergarten immersion teacher honored by Cape district
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Love Creek Elementary kindergarten immersion teacher Deborah Garcia was honored Nov. 14 with the...
It’s time to celebrate the holly days in Milton
4 days ago
It's finally December, and the air has definitely turned chilly. Dry leaves blow down Chestnut...
Lewes Elementary fourth-graders enjoy Colonies Day
23 hours ago
Fourth-graders at Lewes Elementary got a taste of what life was like for colonists during the...
Lisa Schumann keeps legion rolling along
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Sitting in her corner office at American Legion Post 28, Lisa Schumann is at the center of it all...
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Sitting in her corner office at American Legion Post 28, Lisa Schumann is at the center of it all...
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A wedding isn’t a wedding unless the Cape Gazette is in attendance
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Milton residents Jean and Dan Day took the Gazette to a destination wedding in the Dominican...
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It's finally December, and the air has definitely turned chilly. Dry leaves blow down Chestnut...
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Reading the Cape Gazette at the Esher Museum in the Netherlands
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Longtime Cape Gazette readers Teresa and Jim Ford visited the Esher Museum when visiting the...
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The Gazette survives Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica
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Susan and Roger Siemionko of Rehoboth Beach traveled to Negril, Jamaica, with their extended family...
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The Cape of Good Hope is just as impressive as the Cape Gazette
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Motorcycle group gives back to community
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Six months ago, a tight group of motorcycle riders decided to take their passion and use it to give...
Boy Scouts Troop 1 recognizes 100th Eagle Scout
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In a historic achievement, Boy Scouts Troop 1 recognized its 100th Eagle Scout during a special...
‘Annie: The Musical’ performances continue Dec. 11 at Milton Theatre
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Performances of “Annie: The Musical” will continue at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Milton...
‘First Settler’ book signings to benefit Fourth Street Preserve
1 day ago
The Greater Lewes Foundation announced proceeds from its sales of “The First Settler of Lewes,”...
Library to host talk with ‘The Postcard’ translator Dec. 11
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The Lewes Public Library and Seaside Jewish Community will host Tina Kover, translator of “The...
‘Leaders Are Born to be Made’ author to sign books Dec. 15
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Author and local business owner Bryan Deptula will sign copies of his book, "Leaders are Born to Be...
Children’s Beach House honors Lopez and Schwartzkopf
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The Children’s Beach House board of trustees recently bestowed its President’s Award to retired...
DART celebrates 50 years of paratransit service in Delaware
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Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Nicole Majeski and Delaware Transit Corporation CEO...
VIA delivers care items to Operation Smile headquarters
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The Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach recently delivered needed supplies to...
ELI Fitness collects warm winter items for Code Purple shelters
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ELI Fitness at the Villages of Five Points recently held a Thanksgiving coat and boot drive for...
Developing Artist Collaboration hosts Sip & Shop in Dewey
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Dewey shoppers perused a variety of handcrafted treasures at Developing Artist Collaboration’s 10th...
Trees of Cheer raises over $5,000, decorates trees for families in need
3 days ago
Lewes community members came together for the fourth annual Trees of Cheer event Dec. 1, to raise...
‘Wake Up Call’ author to sign books Dec. 14
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Author Tom Rapsas will sign copies of his new book, “Wake Up Call: Daily Insights for the...
Friends of Rehoboth library group presents $30,000 donation
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The Friends of the Rehoboth Beach Public Library recently presented a check in the amount of $30,...
Lewes native and Cape High graduate promoted in the Navy
4 days ago
Lewes native and 2020 Cape Henlopen High School graduate Robert David Marcotte Jr. was recently...
MERIT program marks 50 years of supporting future STEM leaders
4 days ago
The Delaware Community Foundation’s Minority Engineering Regional Incentive Training initiative,...
Local Scouts volunteer to support reforestation project
5 days ago
Demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship, a group of young volunteers from Troop...
Coastal resilience initiative planning is Dec. 11 topic
5 days ago
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Lewes...
Lunch with a Purpose supports Laurel Public Library
5 days ago
Lunch With a Purpose/Coastal Delaware members and friends gathered Nov. 6 at Signatures at Bayside...
Dewey Business Partnership lights up the night to welcome holidays
5 days ago
Dewey Business Partnership lit up the night with its annual Christmas tree lighting Nov. 30 at...
Grinch chases Santa to spread cheer, help families
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If you see Rudolph or the Grinch whiz by on motorcycles somewhere along Delaware roadways, don’t be...
Reading the Cape Gazette at the Esher Museum in the Netherlands
5 days ago
Longtime Cape Gazette readers Teresa and Jim Ford visited the Esher Museum when visiting the...
Notes on the Beach holiday sing-along set for Dec. 7 in Millsboro
5 days ago
Millsboro Public Library staff invites the community to a free holiday music sing-along from 11 a.m...
Author Maribeth Fischer to speak at Rehoboth library Dec. 10
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The Rehoboth Beach Public Library will host a talk with local author Maribeth Fischer to discuss...
Miriam's Table holiday house benefit set Dec. 14
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Miriam's Table will host its annual holiday house benefit from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at...
Delaware Botanic Gardens sets virtual annual meeting Dec. 6
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Delaware Botanic Gardens will hold its annual public meeting at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, via Zoom...
Community members pay it forward for local woman and teen battling cancer
1 week ago
Shannon Keith, a 47-year-old Lewes resident battling stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer, felt...
Delaware State Parks passes on sale Dec. 3
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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the 2025 Delaware State...
VegRehoboth hosts annual ThanksLiving dinner
1 week ago
The Rehoboth Beach-based VegRehoboth group celebrated compassion and community at its annual...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market seeks Giving Tuesday support
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The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will participate again this year in Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3. A...
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Faith and Spirituality
Advent Lessons and Carols service set Dec. 8 at St. Peter’s in Lewes
5 days ago
The St. Cecilia Music Guild will present a special service of Advent Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m.,...
Youth Christmas party and ugly sweater contest set Dec. 6
5 days ago
Israel United Methodist Church and White’s Chapel will co-host a youth Christmas party and ugly...
CAMP Rehoboth hosts World AIDS Day service
6 days ago
CAMP Rehoboth hosted a service of hope and remembrance Dec. 1, to mark the 37th annual World AIDS...
Compassionate Friends to host candle-lighting remembrance Dec. 8
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The Lighthouse Chapter of the Compassionate Friends will participate in the annual worldwide candle...
St. John the Baptist church in Milton sets Dec. 7 cookie walk
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The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist will host its annual cookie walk sale from 9 a.m. to...
Old Christ Church Laurel to host Thanksgiving service Nov. 28
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Historic Old Christ Church will hold a Thanksgiving service at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 28, at ...
Westminster Presbyterian hosts jazz concert
3 weeks ago
Westminster Presbyterian Church held an afternoon jazz concert Oct. 19 in Rehoboth Beach. A...
Midway Assembly of God hosts Harvest Fest
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Midway Assembly of God in Lewes held its annual Harvest Fest Oct. 19, under the direction of Pastor...
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Health
First State Chevrolet presents $2,300 to breast cancer coalition
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First State Chevrolet recently held its annual trunk or treat community event, when children and...
Bayhealth awarded for excellence in marketing
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Bayhealth’s marketing, communications and community outreach team was recently honored with four...
Beebe auxiliary donates $42,000 to healthcare system
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Beebe Auxiliary has once again demonstrated its dedication to helping Beebe Healthcare advance...
Oncologist Ajinkya Kulkarni joins Bayhealth cancer care team
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Bayhealth Hematology/Oncology Associates recently welcomed oncologist Ajinkya Kulkarni, MD, to the...
Medical experts gather for stroke summit in Dewey Beach
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The third annual Delaware Stroke Summit was held Dec. 6 at the Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach, with...
Clinical collaboration delivers world-class stroke care to Sussex
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It’s a fairly well-known fact: Time is of the essence when someone has a stroke. Acting quickly is...
La Red CEO saluted for contributions to rural healthcare
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The Delaware Rural Health Initiative recognized La Red Health Center CEO Brian Olson as a community...
Aquacare promotes Crichton to clinical director in Milford
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Aquacare announced Alec Crichton, PT, DPT, has been named clinical director for its Milford...
Delaware Hospice hosts Festival of Trees in Milford
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When people think of Delaware Hospice, they might not think of Christmas trees, but the nonprofit’s...
Dagsboro native comes home to join Brafman Family Dentistry
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Since 2002, when they opened the doors to Brafman Family Dentistry in Dagsboro, Drs. Wendy and...
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School Life
Worcester Prep students celebrate veterans
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Worcester Preparatory School’s students in fourth and fifth grades presented a musical program...
Sussex Tech hosts advisory night
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Sussex Technical High School hosted its annual advisory night Nov. 13. Industry professionals and...
Community members read for Rehoboth students
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In celebration of American Education Week Nov. 18-22, Rehoboth Elementary invited community members...
WPS students collect donations for military and first responders
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Worcester Preparatory School students recently collected care package donations in support of...
Hoenen honored for Going the Extra Mile
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Love Creek Elementary School substitute teacher Diana Hoenen was recently named the recipient of...
Berberian study abroad scholarship applications due Jan. 6
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The Rambo Rozi Berberian Scholarship at the Delaware Community Foundation is accepting applications...
Howard receives Going the Extra Mile Award from Cape
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Long-term substitute teacher Ryann Howard earned a Going the Extra Mile Award from the Cape...
Sussex Academy celebrates boys’ soccer state champs
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Sussex Academy middle and high school students funneled into the bleachers Nov. 20, for a school-...
Cape High shows off denim upcycling
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Denim jackets, bags, corsets and dresses hang atop the Cape High library shelves, a culmination of...
Sussex Central students complete CNA program through Sussex Tech
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Sussex Tech Adult Education has established an articulation agreement with the Indian River School...
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