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Invasive plant removal begins at Fourth Street Preserve in Lewes
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Restoration work at the Fourth Street Preserve continues to move forward as members of the Delaware Master Naturalist Program began the first phase...
Nanticoke Indian Museum is an intriguing place to visit
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At a recent driver's education class, I unexpectedly met a fascinating lady. We shared some stories...
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Cape district honors H.O.B nurse, substitute with GEM awards
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The Cape Henlopen School District presented Going the Extra Mile awards for October to Karen...
American Legion Post 28 honors veterans
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Veterans and community members gathered Nov. 11 at American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro to honor...
Fred Thomas Middle launches Morgan’s Message Club
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Fred Thomas Middle School recently held the inaugural meeting of its Morgan’s Message Club, marking...
VIA stirs up holiday spirit at St. Nicholas Tea and Sleigh Boutique
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Over the course of three days and five sold-out seatings, the Village Improvement Association...
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Karen Ferguson, an avid Cape Gazette reader from Lewes, spent 10 days discovering the rugged beauty...
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Cape Gazette readers cruise the Rhine
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Priscilla Kinney of Lewes and Ginny Craig of Rehoboth Beach recently embarked on a memorable Rhine...
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Capt. Dave Diefenderfer said he doesn’t want to retire from the Navy Reserve after 30 years...
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Cape Life Stories
Museum to host Rehoboth history presentations Dec. 4, 18
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Local historian Paul Lovett will present a program on Rehoboth Beach history at 4 p.m., Thursday,...
Domestic violence awareness is AAUW meeting focus Nov. 20
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The AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at The Lodge at...
MERR celebrates silver anniversary at annual Finraiser
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The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute celebrated 25 years of helping marine...
Kickoff held for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
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Enthusiasm was high Nov. 8, as the Sussex GOP helped celebrate the kickoff of the Red Kettle...
Exploring Utah’s scenic wonders with the Gazette
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Karen Ferguson, an avid Cape Gazette reader from Lewes, spent 10 days discovering the rugged beauty...
Eastern Sussex Republican Club to host Best Shot owners Nov. 17
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The Eastern Sussex Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m., Monday Nov. 17, at Delaware State Police...
‘The Jewish Cookbook’ online author talk set Nov. 19
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The Lewes Public Library and Seaside Jewish Community will welcome co-authors Ilan Stavans and...
Elks dinner raises funds for breast cancer coalition
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In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cape Henlopen Elks 2540 of Lewes hosted...
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians supports Food Bank of Delaware
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A delegation of 12 members from the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Celtic Cross Division 1,...
Cape Gazette readers cruise the Rhine
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Priscilla Kinney of Lewes and Ginny Craig of Rehoboth Beach recently embarked on a memorable Rhine...
Sussex County begins Caroling on The Circle food drive
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Sussex County government officials announced the 42nd annual Caroling on The Circle will begin at 6...
American Legion Post 17 holds Veterans Day ceremony
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American Legion Post 17 in Lewes honored veterans from all branches of the military at its annual...
Flags for Heroes event honors veterans
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The Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary held its annual Flags for Heroes ceremony on Veterans Day. The event is...
Community ESL opens adult registration for winter classes
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Sussex County’s Community English as a Second Language Program’s fall 2025 semester concludes...
Milton Lions Club celebrates Veterans Day
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The Milton Lions Club celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 11 at Grace Church after cold, windy weather...
Baywood honors veterans Nov. 11
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The Baywood community celebrated neighborhood veterans during an association breakfast Nov. 11 at...
Veterans honored on windy, chilly day in Rehoboth Beach
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A few dozen veterans, family members of veterans and people who simply wanted to pay respects...
AmVets Post 2 honors veterans
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Veterans gathered Nov. 11 at David C. Dolby Sussex AmVets Post 2 to honor those who served the...
Capt. Dave Diefenderfer retiring at month’s end after 30 years
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Capt. Dave Diefenderfer said he doesn’t want to retire from the Navy Reserve after 30 years....
Elks golf event raises $17K for veterans programs
6 days ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 held a charity golf tournament Oct. 1 to support funding for veterans...
Folds of Honor to recognize veterans at local golf event
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The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Folds of Honor Foundation will recognize three veterans with...
‘Every Bad Thing’ author to sign books Nov. 29
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Author Shannon Gill Burnett will return to Rehoboth Beach to sign copies of “Every Bad Thing” from...
100 Women Who Care presents October donations to local nonprofits
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Members of 100 Women Who Care Southern Delaware recently gathered to present an award of $15,555 to...
Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue nets $22K at 1776 Steakhouse event
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Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue held its annual fundraiser Oct. 30 at 1776 Steakhouse in the Midway...
Deciduous trees provide bountiful harvest for eastern gray squirrels
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Harry K Foundation to host Christmas Gala Dec. 13
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The Harry K Foundation, dedicated to combating childhood hunger in Delaware, announced its 13th...
Sailing with the Gazette
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GWFC Women’s Clubs donate to Lewes nonprofit
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When the GFWC Middle Atlantic Region Annual Conference convened in Rehoboth Beach, the Women's Club...
14th RD Democrats to meet Nov. 12
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The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, with Dr. David...
Browseabout book club meetings continue Nov. 9
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Browseabout Books announced its Words That Bleed book club will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday,...
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Faith and Spirituality
Bethel Cookie Walk returns Dec. 6
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The Mary Martha Circle of Bethel United Methodist Church will hold its annual cookie walk at 9 a.m...
Epworth golf outing nets $16K for community outreach
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A group of 36 golfers teed off for Epworth UMC's Drive Away Hunger event Nov. 1 at The American...
St. Jude church to host ‘Triumph of the Heart’ film screening Nov. 21
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St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church will host a special screening of ‘Triumph of the Heart” at 7 p...
Unique Minds Changing Lives accepts $25K donation
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Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth Beach presented a check for $25,000 to Unique Minds...
Westminster Presbyterian drive supports families in need
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Westminster Presbyterian Church held a drive to collect personal care items for Unique Minds...
Church seeks memorial sponsors for window restorations
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Georgetown Presbyterian Church is currently engaged in a project to restore and refurbish the...
MCC Rehoboth Beach installs new outdoor art panels
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In the beginning, there was the land, which had originally been inhabited by the Nanticoke, Lenape...
White’s Chapel Homecoming service and dinner set Oct. 26
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White’s Chapel will celebrate its 187 years of history during the annual Homecoming service at 2 p....
Union Street Meeting House celebrates baptisms
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Union Street Meeting House Church in Milton held its annual church picnic Sept. 14. Aside from...
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Health
Association hosts Southern Delaware Heart Walk
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Hundreds of walkers and survivors of heart disease and stroke joined together to raise funds and...
Rylie’s Smile Turkey Escape 5K moves to Rehoboth Nov. 27
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Rylie’s Smile Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host its 10th annual 5K run/walk at 8 a.m.,...
Bayhealth golf event raises $90K for nursing education
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Bayhealth Foundation recently brought the community together to honor nurses and advance nursing...
Beebe nursing scholarships recognize excellence, support leaders
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Each year, several students at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare are...
Beebe honors 1916 Leadership Giving Club donors
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Beebe Medical Foundation welcomed the 1916 Leadership Giving Club membership to its annual...
Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute welcomes new cardiology chief
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Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute recently welcomed Aditya Sharma, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI, as...
State and local leaders recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition extends heartfelt gratitude to Delaware’s state and local...
Diabetes coalition to host wellness expo Nov. 5
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The 23rd Annual Wellness Expo hosted by the Delaware Diabetes Coalition will be held from 9 a.m. to...
Rollins School of Nursing earns national designation for excellence
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Beebe Healthcare recently announced its Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing was named a 2025...
Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids event set Nov. 5 in Milford
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Celebrating the profound impact of garden education in more than 60 schools and their communities...
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School Life
Sussex Academy students observe traditional Mexican holiday
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To honor and welcome the spirits of deceased loved ones, members of Sussex Academy’s World Language...
Milton Elementary spotlights Hispanic community leaders
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Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Milton Elementary students welcomed inspiring community leaders...
Sussex Academy honors military by folding flags for soldiers
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Ahead of Veterans Day, Sussex Academy seventh graders participated in a nationwide project to...
Rehoboth Elementary hosts multilingual learner family night
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Rehoboth Elementary School welcomed new and returning families Oct. 20 for a fun and informative...
Elementary students create pocket flags for military personnel
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Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 recently faciliated a project at Lewes Elementary...
‘Lost Girl’ fall theatre production to open at Cape High Nov. 20
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The Cape Henlopen High School Theatre Department will take audiences on an emotional journey with...
Cape student mixes creativity and community for Halloween fun
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For the last three years, Cape junior Mia Jaoude, a straight-A student and accomplished swimmer,...
Little Vikings teachers attend early childhood education conference
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Little Vikings Preschool teachers attended the 2025 Making a Difference Conference, themed Moving...
Cape students show improved performance on state assessments
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The Cape Henlopen School District announced its students demonstrated improved academic performance...
Beacon seventh-graders tee off with STEM learning
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Seventh-grade students at Beacon Middle School are getting a unique opportunity to take their...
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