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Lewes Elementary students explore history of the First Town
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Cape Life Stories
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...
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Tim Ahn walked into the Captain Morgan rum distillery in St. Croix. Even though it was five o’clock...
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...
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Notre Dame Club of Delaware honored for partnership with Little Living
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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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Hundreds participate in state’s annual dune grass planting
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Zwaanendael Women’s Club geranium sale orders due by April 15
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The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club has kicked off its annual geranium sale to raise funds for its...
Grand opening celebrated at American Legion Post 28
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American Legion Post 28 spent March 14 celebrating several occasions: the grand opening of its new...
Benefit events to celebrate life of ‘Spoonie’ March 31, May 4
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Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle will hold the fifth annual celebration of his...
A Greek adventure with the Cape Gazette
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Families flock to Easter egg hunt
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Families flocked to the historic Wolfe House March 22 for the inaugural Easter egg hunt hosted by...
Lewes Sons of the American Revolution hold grave-marking ceremony
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George Parker was a Lewes native who swore an oath of allegiance to the Patriot cause in 1778....
Bunny bonanza to bring family fun to Lewes April 4
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Escorted by a flotilla from Freedom Boat Club, the Easter Bunny will arrive by boat in Lewes...
Freeman Arts adds to lineup of 2026 summer shows
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Freeman Arts Pavilion announced a second round of performances for its 2026 milestone season that...
Lewes Lions support local charity to help children in need
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The Lewes Lions Club became the 2026 lead Beach Bingo sponsor for Miriam’s Table, a local...
Race4Warriors receives donation from local Elks lodge
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Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 near Lewes recently made a $2,000 contribution to Race4Warriors, a...
Milton Garden Club elects 2026 officers
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The Milton Garden Club recently elected its new officers for 2026. Leaders shown are (l-r) Ingrid...
Ancient Order of Hibernians local members celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
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Members of the Commodore John Barry Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians recently marched...
Tulip sale to benefit Lewes in Bloom April 3
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Lewes in Bloom will host its annual tulip sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until they sell out,...
Cape Henlopen Elks support area homeless with sock drive
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The Community Outreach Committee of Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes was established with the...
Women’s club luncheon April 2 to benefit scholarship, literacy program
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The GFWC Women’s Club of Indian River will host a luncheon Thursday, April 2, at The Landing Bar...
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Friends, Cape alums reunite in Italy during Olympics
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Faith and Spirituality
St. Peter’s Holy Week services start March 29
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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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Metropolitan Community Church of Rehoboth recently announced more news of its ongoing efforts to...
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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Health
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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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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After joining the TidalHealth system last year, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md., now has a...
Down Syndrome awareness events kick off March 19
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The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware will commemorate World Down Syndrome Day Saturday, March...
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School Life
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...
Sussex Academy elementary campus hosts literacy night
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Sussex Academy elementary-grade students participated in a variety of enrichment activities during...
Cape Henlopen Science Olympiad team earns second place at states
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Cape Henlopen High School students delivered an impressive performance at the Delaware Science...
Sussex Academy students explore NASA Wallops Flight Facility
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Sussex Academy sixth-graders explored the Wallops Island Flight Facility March 4 to cap off their...
Worcester Prep use eggs to experiment with force of gravity
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Leading up to the Easter holiday, Worcester Preparatory School's prekindergarten class conducted...
Milton Elementary drive nets 2,500 books for school community
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Delmarva Christian unveils major upgrades to performing arts, worship programs
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