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Ground broken for Lewes library pavilion
3 days ago
They were small shovels of dirt, but big steps toward the Lewes Public Library’s dream of an outdoor space. On May 3, the library broke ground on a...
Beebe residency program selected for national pilot project
2 days ago
Beebe Healthcare’s R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education announced its family medicine...
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opens for the season
3 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opened for its 19th season May 7. There are about three dozen...
Cape High students say ‘oui’ to Paris
1 day ago
Cape High students took in the sights, sounds and tastes of Paris during a packed-itinerary trip...
‘Lost Delaware’ authors to sign books at Browseabout May 18
4 days ago
Authors Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge will sign copies of their latest book, “Lost Delaware,” from...
‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’ author event set May 25
45 minutes ago
Browseabout Books will host author and historian James T. Sears for a signing of “Queering Rehoboth...
Dewey in Bloom takes root
3 days ago
The vision of Dewey in Bloom blossomed May 4, as volunteers met at the home of Dewey Beach Civic...
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Hanging out with elephants and the Cape Gazette in Africa
4 days ago
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
6 days ago
Cape Gazette readers Lori Richardson and Frannie Slabonik of Milton took the Gazette on a 10-day...
Around Town with Pam
Many happy returns – if you do it right
Pam Bounds
1 week ago
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
1 week ago
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
1 week ago
Lewes neighbors Diane O’Marrah and Peggy Dwyer visited the spectacular countries of England, Wales...
Saltwater Portraits
Pete Harrigan: Words, music, service define varied life
Bill Shull
2 weeks ago
Pete Harrigan traveled from Lewes to Buffalo, N.Y., to view the recent total eclipse firsthand. “It...
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Cape Life Stories
Golden spike driven during Lewes’ Train Day
59 minutes ago
It wasn’t Promontory Summit in Utah, but the Lewes Junction and Railroad and Bridge Association did...
Dewey Beach Lions host community day
2 hours ago
The Dewey Beach Lions Club opened its doors May 11 for its annual community day, hosting local...
DART Beach Bus services to start May 20
2 hours ago
Delaware Transit Corp. announced DART’s Beach Bus services will begin Monday, May 20, operating...
Sussex Gardeners bouquets help kids in need honor mothers
4 hours ago
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
7 hours ago
The weather could not have been nicer for the second annual Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest, held...
UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning recognizes volunteers
18 hours ago
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
1 day ago
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
1 day ago
Demonstrating their commitment to public service, Sussex Amateur Radio Emergency Service operators...
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosts constituent resource fair
2 days ago
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester held a free Constituent Resource Fair May 3 at the Lewes Senior...
Tunnell Companies donates $15,000 to MS Society
2 days ago
The Tunnell Companies donated $15,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society May 6. Robert Tunnell III,...
Xi Sigma chapter donates to therapeutic riding center
2 days ago
Xi Sigma chapter, Beta Sigma Phi donated $800 to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding, its...
Milton Lions Club supports local causes
3 days ago
At its April meeting, the Milton Lions Club hosted guest speakers from Special Olympics Delaware....
Elks entertain families at Easter party
3 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
3 days ago
There was a celebration April 17 on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk in recognition of Italian explorer...
Hanging out with elephants and the Cape Gazette in Africa
4 days ago
In early December, Reilly Reeves had the opportunity to travel to Botswana, Africa, on a work trip...
Zwaanendael Club donates beach chair to City of Lewes
4 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
4 days ago
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe commemorated its rich heritage May 4, with a vibrant celebration at its...
British weather for British car show
5 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
5 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
5 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
6 days 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
6 days ago
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
6 days ago
The Fund for Women of Sussex County, in partnership with What Is Your Voice and Philanthropy...
Trail cleanup volunteers remind walkers to take away pet waste bags
6 days ago
In recognition of Earth Day, several members of the Reserves of Nassau Community gathered to clean...
Lewes in Bloom holds May Day decorating contest
6 days ago
The City of Lewes was awash in fresh flowers May 4, the day Lewes in Bloom held its fourth annual...
Soaking up the sun in St. Lucia with the Gazette
6 days ago
Cape Gazette readers Lori Richardson and Frannie Slabonik of Milton took the Gazette on a 10-day...
Community Briefs 5/8/24
6 days ago
Delaware Coastal Prime Timers welcomes participants Delaware Coastal Prime Timers hosts many...
Author Rita Nelson to sign new novel May 18
6 days ago
Rita Nelson, a local award-winning author and retired Episcopal priest, announced the publication...
Community garden to present home composting program May 18
6 days ago
Lewes Community Garden will host a free program on home composting and recycling at 9:30 a.m.,...
Canine Partners for Life fundraiser set May 11
1 week ago
To raise funds for Canine Partners for Life, local resident Carla Boynton will be selling raffle...
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Faith and Spirituality
Epworth to host author talk with Janus Adams May 19
3 hours ago
Epworth United Methodist Church will host Dr. Janus Adams, author of “Justice – Moving from Silence...
Lutheran church hosts multicultural festival
4 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
6 days ago
Trinity Baptist Church in Long Neck hosts group sessions for the Grief Recovery Method, the only...
Grace Church holds Blessing of the Bikers
1 week ago
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
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
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
2 weeks ago
The Groome Church Performing Arts Series will present a concert to benefit, celebrate and thank...
Operation Christmas Child gift recipient speaks at local church
2 weeks ago
For years, Lewes families have packed gifts for boys and girls around the world through the...
Delmarva Christian High School holds Spiritual Emphasis Day
2 weeks ago
Delmarva Christian High School recently marked another successful Spiritual Emphasis Day, an annual...
Miriam’s Table founder Susie Keefer sets book release May 5
3 weeks ago
The public is invited to join Susie Keefer and her family along with her publisher, Ron Sauder from...
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Health
Annual Parkinson’s expo held in Rehoboth Beach
1 day ago
The Parkinson’s Education and Support Group of Sussex County presented its annual Parkinson’s...
Heart association presents top fundraiser awards
2 days ago
The American Heart Association Delaware recently presented awards to the top three fundraising...
Beebe to host health fair at Georgetown CHEER May 18
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
The Bayhealth respiratory therapy team recently launched a multidisciplinary committee focused on...
Beebe exec to chair 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk Nov. 3
1 week ago
The American Heart Association announced the chair for the 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk will...
Food Bank of Delaware hosts senior health fair
1 week ago
In an effort to promote healthy living and navigating retirement, the Food Bank of Delaware hosted...
Bayhealth golf event raises $80K for cancer institute
1 week ago
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
1 week ago
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...
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School Life
Humane Animal Partners recognized by Cape school district
1 day ago
Cape district leaders recognized Humane Animal Partners as a Community Champion at the April 25...
Sussex Academy girls’ lax shows appreciation for teachers
2 days ago
With hopes of starting a tradition honoring the everyday influencers that student-athletes rely on...
U.S. Service Academy applications due Oct. 15
5 days ago
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
5 days ago
The Cape Henlopen School District will announce its 2025 Teacher of the Year May 14 at a special...
Local students graduate from universities
6 days ago
Rehoboth student graduates from Flagler Flagler College announced Saxon Kalb of Rehoboth Beach has...
Sussex Tech Adult Ed celebrates apprenticeship graduates
1 week ago
Sussex Tech Adult Education held its apprenticeship graduation ceremony April 24. A total of 71...
Worcester Prep students show support for autism awareness
1 week ago
Worcester Preparatory School students were happy to show their support of Autism Awareness Day...
Cape school board honors Mariner Middle educators
1 week ago
Cape district leaders recognized Mariner Middle’s Mike Dmiterchik and Christina Mills with Going...
Racial justice alliance honors Love Creek Elementary students
1 week ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored Love Creek Elementary students...
Fred Best named Delaware Secondary Principal of the Year
1 week ago
For the second straight year, Delaware’s Secondary Principal of the Year has hailed from Cape...
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