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Opening of Frederick D. Thomas Middle School celebrated in Lewes
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At the Oct. 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school named after his grandfather, Ray Thomas revealed what he described as a dark secret of Frederick...
Polish Dinner fundraiser reservations due Oct. 9
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The St. George’s Chapel men’s group, The Dragons, will host a Polish Dinner fundraiser with two...
Cape school board honors Cape High educators
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Cape district leaders recognized Cape High’s Edward Dowgin and Juliana Danese with the first Going...
Dewey Goes Pink 5K event to support breast cancer awareness Oct. 5
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The first Saturday in October in Dewey Beach is synonymous with Dewey Goes Pink and The Gugie Run,...
Lewes brewery to host 5K run and Crooked Crawl Oct. 12
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Crooked Hammock Brewery will host the Ashley Furio 5K Run and Crooked Crawl to benefit Children’s...
UD Osher Lifelong Learning course registration to open Oct. 7
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Before the Thanksgiving holiday, the University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will...
Rescue dogs, cats big winners at casino night
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Rescue dogs and cats hit the jackpot, with a little help from animal lovers, at the third annual...
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The Cape Gazette visits Baja with Rehoboth Beach Yoga
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Rehoboth Beach Yoga recently attended a group retreat in Baja, Mexico. When it was time to catch up...
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Mariner staff and students travel to the Florida Keys and Everglades...
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Mariner Middle School staff and eighth-grade students took an adventure of a lifetime to Everglades...
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Patrice Gancie: A life well spent serving others
Ellen Driscoll
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Making the world a better place for others comes naturally to Patrice Gancie. The descendant of...
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The Gazette makes a great discovery while visiting The Netherlands
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Janice Erich, Robert Morgan, Karen Blood, Amy Grace, Ron Collins, and Susan Cohen went on a bike...
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Sharing great news with beautiful horses in Vienna
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Carol Hall and Brenda O'Malley of Rehoboth Beach took a cruise on the Danube River, visiting Passau...
Around Town with Pam
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In late August and early September as we drove past the golden fields of Sussex County on the way...
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Cape Life Stories
Local leaders learn about Duffle Bags and More during work party
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Duffle Bags and More welcomed two distinguished guests to its recent work party. DBM is a local...
Peace Week Delaware project on display thru Oct. 31
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The League of Women Voters of Sussex County and Chesapeake Bay Girl Scouts Troop 665 collaborated...
Goldens galore at the Gold Rush parade in Rehoboth
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The weather wasn’t cooperating, but the humans and their furry friends prevailed. Kim Bronakoski...
VIA to host magician Randy Forster Oct. 10
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The Village Improvement Association will host local magician Randy Forster at 6:30 p.m., Thursday,...
Historian Donald Ritchie to discuss new Johnson-era book Oct. 10
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Donald A. Ritchie, historian emeritus of the United States Senate, will join the Lewes Public...
The Cape Gazette visits Baja with Rehoboth Beach Yoga
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Rehoboth Beach Yoga recently attended a group retreat in Baja, Mexico. When it was time to catch up...
Delaware representative’s role in 1800 election is Oct. 12 topic
19 hours ago
The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at...
Run for the Arts 5K to benefit Mispillion Art League Nov. 2
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Mispillion Art League and the Seashore Striders will host the 7th Annual Run for the Arts 5K/1M Fun...
History Revival: Food and Drink Across Delmarva kicks off Oct. 11
1 day ago
The popular History Revival lecture series from the Lewes Public Library and the Zwaanendael Museum...
Sussex Preservation Coalition to meet Oct. 15
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The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Lewes Public...
20th District Republicans announce legislative endorsements
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The 20th District Republicans recently announced endorsements for Kim Hoey Stevenson and Nikki...
Master naturalists conduct Fourth Street Preserve inventory
1 day ago
Understanding the species and status of trees, plantings and wetlands areas within the Lewes Fourth...
14th RD Democratic Committee to host state senators Oct. 9
1 day ago
Three members of the Delaware Senate Democratic Committee will address the 14th Representative...
Bipartisan forum to host candidates for Delaware governor Oct. 19
1 day ago
The League of Women Voters of Sussex County will host a public forum featuring candidates for...
Author Jordan Saez presents new book at Children’s Beach House
2 days ago
Children’s Beach House students, parents and guardians enjoyed a Sept. 21 visit with author Jordan...
Miriam's Table to celebrate 10 years of service with Oct. 13 event
2 days ago
Miriam's Table opened its doors Oct. 13, 2014 in the Mpasa Region of the Democratic Republic of...
Cape Henlopen Elks hold ceremony to honor 9/11 sacrifices
3 days ago
Under beautiful blue skies, much like Sept. 11, 2001, in New York City, Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge...
Mariner staff and students travel to the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park
3 days ago
Mariner Middle School staff and eighth-grade students took an adventure of a lifetime to Everglades...
Lord Baltimore Lions to host Nov. 20 tea party
3 days ago
The Lord Baltimore Lions Club will host a tea party luncheon fundraiser at 12:15 p.m., Wednesday,...
Contestants sought by Oct. 12 for Sussex County Pageants
3 days ago
The annual Sussex County Pageants are seeking contestants to take part in the 2025 event set for 4...
Elks pay visit to Stockley Center residents
4 days ago
Stockley Center residents and staff recently welcomed visitors from Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540...
DJ’s Alliance intern to bolster support for suicide loss survivors
4 days ago
DJ’s Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting suicide loss survivors in Delaware...
Patrice Gancie: A life well spent serving others
4 days ago
Making the world a better place for others comes naturally to Patrice Gancie. The descendant of...
The Farmer and the Chef wows attendees
5 days ago
Sept. 19 was a day to celebrate farmers, talented chefs and, most importantly, the shared...
Delaware Tech students confirm voter registration status
5 days ago
On National Voter Registration Day, students at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown...
Register by Oct. 18 for Milton library friends group info event
6 days ago
Friends of the Milton Public Library will observe National Friends of the Library Week and welcome...
Lewes Lions welcome new member
6 days ago
The Lewes Lions Club welcomed new member Lin Crawford of Lewes at its Sept. 11 meeting. Shown are (...
Milton Art Walk to bring community together Oct. 12
6 days ago
Milton Arts Guild will hold its Sixth Annual Art Walk featuring an expanded array of artist venues...
DAR holds Constitution Day ceremony in Georgetown
6 days ago
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Major Nathaniel Mitchell Chapter, held its annual...
Milton Lions Club begins new service year
1 week ago
Milton Lions Club held its first dinner meeting for the 2024-25 Lions year Sept. 9. A special guest...
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Faith and Spirituality
Blessing of the animals set at Groome Church in Lewes Oct. 12
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Groome Church will hold a blessing of the animals event at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, in its side...
Rehoboth’s Westminster Presbyterian hosts Ice Cream On Us
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Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth Beach hosted its annual Ice Cream On Us event Sept. 28...
Blessing of the animals set Oct. 6 at St. George's, All Saints'
1 day ago
The Episcopal Parish of All Saints' Church and St. George's Chapel has scheduled the blessing of...
All Saints' and Saint George’s family services continue Oct. 5, 6
3 days ago
The Episcopal Parish of All Saints' Church in Rehoboth Beach and Saint George's Chapel in Harbeson...
Epworth United Methodist hosts historic vow renewal, wedding
1 week ago
Dottie Outland and Diane Meade have been a couple for almost 40 years, but they had never gotten...
Wings dinner to benefit religious education Oct. 2
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The Knights of Columbus Msgr. Desmond Council 13348 will hold a wings and angels fundraiser for...
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Health
Dewey Goes Pink for breast cancer awareness
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Nearly 5,000 people attended the 2024 Dewey Goes Pink at The Starboard Oct. 5, as part of the Beast...
Costumed bike ride Oct. 19 to benefit Celebrate Wellness
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Wellness is something that impacts everyone, and Celebrate Wellness invites community members to...
Beebe Healthcare to host 20th annual Walk to Remember Oct. 13
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Beebe Healthcare Perinatal Loss Support Services will host the 20th annual Walk to Remember at 2 p....
AIDS Walk Delaware continues international effort
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It was an overcast, dreary start to the morning of Sept. 21, but the sun eventually came out, and...
Free yoga and meditation programs available Oct. 4-5
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Rehoboth Beach Yoga and Turning Point Yoga & Meditation will host two free programs Friday and...
Thresholds Inc. celebrates recovery month
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September is National Recovery Month, which celebrates the more than 21 million Americans in...
Planet Delaware promotes a healthier, environmentally sound lifestyle
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VegRehoboth hosted Planet Delaware at Epworth United Methodist Church Sept. 13-15 outside Rehoboth...
Alzheimer’s walk raises awareness for disease
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Linda Synden is all too familiar with the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Synden’s husband was...
Experienced ENT surgeon joins TidalHealth Millsboro
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TidalHealth Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery in Millsboro recently welcomed Julie Berry, MD, to the...
Attack Addiction hosts inaugural Sober Fest
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Attack Addiction held its inaugural Sober Fest Sept. 14 at Hudson Fields near Milton. The event was...
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School Life
Sussex Tech welcomes alumni to faculty and staff
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Sussex Technical High School announced the hiring of five former students, adding to the growing...
Pathways to Success holds Student Limelight Celebration
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It was a special evening at Irish Eyes Lewes when Pathways to Success supporters and friends...
Women's club collects supplies for Milton elementary schools
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During August, the Women's Club of Milton collected supplies for students in need at Milton and H.O...
Cape High JROTC cadets place in national competition
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Cape High JROTC cadets spent 10 days this summer at the Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl in...
Author entertains Rehoboth Elementary students
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Rehoboth Elementary students were singing and dancing in their seats during a lively visit from...
Delmarva Christian students use retreats to deepen faith, build community
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Delmarva Christian School, a Christ-centered educational institution serving students from junior...
Cape grads awarded Paul Kares funds for music education
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Paul Kares recently awarded $2,500 to help pay for music lessons for twin musicians. “Thanks to...
Children’s Beach House launches Milton school programs
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Rich Garrett said in 21 years as executive director of the Children’s Beach House, he has learned...
Southern Delaware Chorale names Lee Mitchell Scholars
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Southern Delaware Chorale has announced three recipients of its Lee Mitchell Scholarship for the...
Teens showcase talent in Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’
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The Lewes Public Library’s teen summer Shakespeare intensive program culminated Aug. 24 with a...
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