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Brittingham family gathers for community service
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In memory of Mary Ann Brittingham, extended family members gathered for their annual Adopt-A-Highway service on Wil King Road near Lewes. “We are...
Light wind no problem for Lewes kite flyers
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Noballee Coleman, 8, launched her beautiful butterfly kite into the sky over Cape Henlopen State...
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UD’s Principal Preparedness Program sets up future leaders
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Editor’s note: This article is the first in a four-part series of excerpts from an upcoming...
The Gazette enjoys a Douro River cruise
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Frank and Grace Maniscalco, along with the Gazette, enjoyed a fantastic river cruise through...
Cape Henlopen High School students earn Scholastic Art Awards
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Sixteen Cape Henlopen High School students in grades nine to 12 have been recognized as Scholastic...
Eggs in the hallways at Rehoboth Beach Lutheran church
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The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Rehoboth Beach held its inaugural Easter egg hunt March 28....
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Oh, the sweet sounds of spring. A high-pitched “fried rice, fried rice” frog chorus highlights my...
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Michael and Dawn Russo traveled to Europe and performed in four concerts across Austria, Germany,...
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Tim Ahn walked into the Captain Morgan rum distillery in St. Croix. Even though it was five o’clock...
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Cape Life Stories
Education reform is League of Women Voters topic April 14
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The Sussex County League of Women Voters will present a talk on “Current Efforts to Make Delaware...
AAUW to host Lewes mayor April 16
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The AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 16, at The Lodge at...
Wine and Dine event to support Read Aloud Delaware April 15
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The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant at 2 Olive Ave. in Rehoboth Beach will host the...
Spring peeper chorus is an ode to freshwater wetlands
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Oh, the sweet sounds of spring. A high-pitched “fried rice, fried rice” frog chorus highlights my...
Community hosts talk with local author
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Local writer Lyn McDonald spoke with reading enthusiasts during a March 19 author talk hosted by...
Alex the Autism Delaware Bear to visit Sussex YMCA April 20
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The YMCA of Delaware, in partnership with Autism Delaware, will hold a statewide Autism Awareness...
Cape Henlopen Elks support veterans through fly-fishing program
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The Veterans Committee of Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 near Lewes recently approved a $1,000...
Girls Who Walk DE builds community one step at a time
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After moving to Delaware eight years ago, Lyndsey Reynolds turned her search for connection into...
A European encore with the Cape Gazette
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Michael and Dawn Russo traveled to Europe and performed in four concerts across Austria, Germany,...
14th RD Democratic Committee meeting RSVPs due April 12
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The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will host six Democrats running for seats in...
Milton Lions Club learns about, supports Special Olympics Delaware
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Milton Lions Club welcomed two special guests for its March dinner meeting: Lions Club member...
Lunch group supports First State Community Action Agency
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Lunch With a Purpose Coastal Delaware members gathered March 4 at Signatures at Bayside to support ...
Cape High JROTC program receives donation from local Elks
3 days ago
The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 Veterans Committee recently presented a $1,000 check to the Cape...
Sussex Family YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day April 18
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The Sussex Family YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Sussex Preservation Coalition to meet April 8
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The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at the Lewes Public...
Rehoboth in Bloom to host annual dance party April 17
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Rehoboth in Bloom, a subcommittee of Rehoboth Beach Main Street, will hold its fifth annual dance...
Origins of Earth and life is April 7 lecture topic
4 days ago
The Lewes Public Library’s Science and Society lecture series will host Andrew H. Knoll, a Harvard...
Historians to discuss ‘Darkology’ research April 12
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Dr. Rhae Lynn Barnes will join historian Paul Sparrow for a discussion of her new book, “Darkology...
VIPs celebrate CHEER’s March for Meals in Sussex County
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March for Meals was celebrated March 16-19 at at locations throughout Sussex County. On those days...
Your food’s safety - and your pet’s - is Tim Ahn’s business
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Tim Ahn walked into the Captain Morgan rum distillery in St. Croix. Even though it was five o’clock...
Bunny bonanza to feature egg hunt, crafts and family fun
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The 2026 Easter Bunny Bonanza will hop off at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 4, in Lewes Canalfront...
VIA holds successful blood donation drive in Rehoboth Beach
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The Village Improvement Association held a blood donation drive March 6, at its clubhouse in...
Gov. Matt Meyer celebrates 125 years of Delaware Libraries
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Gov. Matt Meyer signed a proclamation declaring March 12, 2026, as Delaware Libraries Day in his...
Local podcast receives recognition with national award
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Echoes & Footprints, an educational podcast produced by the Millsboro-based nonprofit...
Exploring the wilds of East Africa with the Gazette
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Notre Dame Club of Delaware honored for partnership with Little Living
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The Notre Dame Club of Delaware has been named a 2026 award recipient of the University of Notre...
Coastal Delaware Community Clean Up sign-ups due April 18
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The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Coastal Delaware Community Clean Up...
Cub Scout Pack 95 holds annual Blue & Gold program in Georgetown
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For Cub Scout Pack 95’s celebration of the annual Blue & Gold Program, 33 out of 41 scout...
Sign up by April 9 for Rehoboth Art League docent training
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The Rehoboth Art League is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to train for the 2026 Homestead Docent...
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Faith and Spirituality
Concert to feature Revolutionary War-era songs and music April 11
1 day ago
Groome Church will host the Ampersand Trio in a free concert open to the community at 7 p.m.,...
Knights of Columbus present $3,700 to support pregnancy care center
2 days ago
The Knights of Columbus Msgr. Desmond Council 13348 recently donated $3,763 to the Sussex Pregnancy...
Columbiettes to host day of reflection April 25
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The Msgr. Francis Desmond Columbiettes of St. Jude The Apostle Parish will host a day of reflection...
St. Peter’s Holy Week services start March 29
1 week ago
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes announced its Holy Week and Easter service schedule. All are...
Episcopal Church in Milton welcomes new priest-in-charge
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The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Milton recently welcomed the Rev. Terrence O’Connor...
Volunteers help Rise Against Hunger combat food insecurity
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At the third annual Rise Against Hunger food-packing event March 14, 220 volunteers from local...
Music education scholarship applications due April 26
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The St. Cecilia Music Guild, an outreach ministry of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lewes, is now...
MCC Rehoboth celebrates installation of solar panels system
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New Covenant Church welcomes 16 new members
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New Covenant Church joyfully welcomed 16 new members into its church family during a special...
‘Religion in Art’ series explores biblical prophets each week
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“Religion in Art: The Prophets,” a four-week lecture/discussion series, continues from 11:30 a.m....
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Health
Beebe team thanks Kay Young for dedicated leadership
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Beebe Healthcare and Beebe Medical Foundation officials extend thanks to Kay Young upon her...
Lewes woman survives widow-maker heart attack
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Ashley Marvel said she thought she had very bad indigestion, but what she was feeling back in late...
Beebe welcomes new care providers, continues active recruitment
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To meet the growing need for comprehensive healthcare across Sussex County, Beebe continues its...
Beebe’s Rollins Center for Medical Education continues to grow
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The R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education at Beebe Healthcare will mark a major milestone...
Bayhealth brings women’s heart health into focus
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Bayhealth celebrates 33 nurse residency graduates
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Bayhealth recently announced the graduation of 33 nurses from its inpatient nurse residency program...
Cape High student-athletes lead mental health discussion at middle school
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Student-athletes from Cape Henlopen High School visited Morgan’s Message club members March 4 at...
Bayhealth to offer weekend colonoscopy appointments in April
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Bayhealth is expanding access to preventive care by offering weekend colonoscopy screenings in...
Athletic trainers keep spring sports on track
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Atlantic General Hospital rebrands as TidalHealth Atlantic
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School Life
Legacy Academy celebrates American Jubilee
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To cap the academic quarter and immerse students in the study of Colonial America, Legacy Academy...
Sussex Academy shows up strong at Science Olympiad
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Building upon their successes last year, Sussex Academy students shined at the Delaware Science...
Milton Elementary students enjoy interactive musical visit
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Kindergarten students at Milton Elementary recently enjoyed a lively and engaging musical visit...
Beacon students take part in national writing contest
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Students at Beacon Middle School are being recognized for their creativity and storytelling after...
Delmarva Christian surpasses $30M in campus unification campaign
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Delmarva Christian School has surpassed a major milestone in its Stronger Together campus...
Sussex Academy celebrates 25 years
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Sussex Academy celebrated its 25th anniversary with a party at The Starboard in Dewey Beach March...
Sussex Academy students excel at science fair
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Two Sussex Academy students joined peers from across the region at the 2026 Sussex County Science...
Friendly competitions mark inclusion week at Lewes Elementary
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Lewes Elementary students celebrated National Inclusion Week with a series of energetic and...
Delaware Farm Bureau announces 2026 scholarship opportunities
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The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities for students pursuing higher...
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