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Student ambassador exchange looks for Sussex County hosts
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Student Ambassador Exchange, a nonprofit organization that connects international students with host families, is looking to expand its network in...
Blue dasher named Delaware state dragonfly
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Following input from students across the First State, the blue dasher has been selected as Delaware...
Lewes pays tribute to fallen on Memorial Day
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The City of Lewes was awash in red, white and blue for traditional Memorial Day ceremonies. The...
Georgetown hosts Sussex County Memorial Day Service
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The Sussex County Memorial Day service was held on The Circle in Georgetown May 25, when attendees...
Blessing of the Fleet held at Fisherman’s Wharf
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The annual Blessing of the Fleet was held May 18 on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal at Fisherman's Wharf...
Eagle Crest pilot group holds Learn to Fly Week event
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John Chirtea wouldn’t let a little rain ruin a chance to give future pilots a flying start....
Sussex County Memorial Day Celebration set May 25
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The traditional Sussex County Memorial Day Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 25, on...
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Bryant Garcia’s work as executive director of La Esperanza, a group that assists immigrants...
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The Cape Gazette visits Turkmenistan
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Steve Steinbach of Rehoboth Beach visited the world’s largest indoor, air-conditioned Ferris wheel...
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‘Tell-Tail-Heart’ moment ends well
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I was walking through our yard after putting the garbage can out at the curb when I noticed a...
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Reading the Gazette in the cloud forests of Machu Picchu
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Peggy McCloskey of Lewes had the joy of sharing her favorite newspaper with 12 friends from across...
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The Gazette visits an iconic Tokyo intersection
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Paula and James Vorndran took the Cape Gazette on an exciting adventure to Tokyo, Japan, where they...
The Art of Aging
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Cape Life Stories
Service Dogs Saving Lives sets community events June 20
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Service Dogs Saving Lives uses multiple platforms to raise awareness about mental health struggles...
Family experience motivates La Esperanza leader
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Bryant Garcia’s work as executive director of La Esperanza, a group that assists immigrants...
Post 5 hosts Memorial Day ceremony in Rehoboth
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Henlopen American Legion Post 5 hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Rehoboth Beach...
Post 28 marks Memorial Day by honoring those lost
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American Legion Post 28 held a Memorial Day ceremony May 26 at the post home, 31768 Legion Road,...
GWOR holds Memorial Day ceremony
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The third annual Memorial Day service by the Gay Women of Rehoboth was held May 26, at the Rehoboth...
Midway Presbyterian open house and photo sale set May 31
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Midway Presbyterian Church, built in 1857, will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May...
American Legion Post 17 honors veterans at Delaware Veterans Cemetery
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The William T. Spooner American Legion Post 17 of Lewes held a Memorial Day weekend ceremony May 25...
Rehoboth All Saints’ Church holds Memorial Day service
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Folks gathered at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Rehoboth Beach for a Memorial Day service May 26...
Milton citizens host Memorial Day service
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In the absence of an official Memorial Day service, Milton citizens decided to hold one of their...
AAUW donates $1,500 to History Book Festival
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The AAUW Coastal Georgetown Branch recently presented a $1,500 donation to the History Book...
Lord Baltimore Lions receive special recognition
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At its May meeting, the Lord Baltimore Lions Club received special recognition from Camp Abilities...
Governor’s volunteer award honors SCI Thresholds coordinator
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A Governor’s Volunteer Service Award was presented to Sandra Frunzi for her work as coordinator of...
Race4Warriors hosts event in honor of veterans
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Race4Warriors organizers were excited to hold their events at a new location this year, with the...
History program to spotlight Gov. William H.H. Ross May 31
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The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 31, at...
The Cape Gazette visits Turkmenistan
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Steve Steinbach of Rehoboth Beach visited the world’s largest indoor, air-conditioned Ferris wheel...
Rehoboth history talks coincide with Tuesday farmers markets
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The Rehoboth Beach Museum will host local historian Paul Lovett for free weekly talks about his...
Rehoboth Art League hosts Arts Festival in Grove Park
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Rehoboth Art League hosted its fifth annual Rehoboth Beach Arts Festival in Grove Park. There was...
Elks host bowling social for Stockley Center guests
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Nine residents and 10 staff members from Stockley Center had a fun time of bowling and fellowship...
Fort Miles to host D-Day remembrance June 6
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To honor the memory of the 40 Delawareans who lost their lives during the Battle of Normandy in...
Children’s Beach House recruits three skilled trustees
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Children’s Beach House recently announced the appointments of Jeff Fried, Ernie Lopez and Jaideep...
Neighbors learn about Black farmers’ history in Delaware
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The Tidewater Landing community near Lewes hosted a panel discussion May 4 including...
‘Tell-Tail-Heart’ moment ends well
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I was walking through our yard after putting the garbage can out at the curb when I noticed a...
Sussex Preservation gala nets funds for Inland Bays
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The Sussex Preservation Coalition held its Green Gala fundraiser May 14 at the Clubhouse at Baywood...
South Coastal Delaware AARP Artisans Fair set May 24
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The South Coastal Delaware AARP Artisans Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 24...
Maritime Day brings nautical lovers to Lewes
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Sharon and Josh Blumental made their way down the ramp of the Lightship Overfalls after touring the...
Sisterhood Book Club focuses on healthy living
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Know Your Numbers was the theme for the Sisterhood Book Club’s recent gathering with a focus on...
Racial justice alliance leaders speak to local Democrats
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Eastern Sussex Democrats met May 7 and hosted Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice...
Falk promoted to Eagle Scout
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Confidence and kindness. James Falk Jr. said those are two of the most important things he learned...
Lord Baltimore Lions learn about diabetes alert dogs
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Lord Baltimore Lions Club members enjoyed a special program at their April meeting at Mac’s...
SummerScape outdoor events begin June 11 at Lewes library
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The Lewes Public Library will kick off SummerScape 2025, a live performance series celebrating...
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Faith and Spirituality
Lewes Presbyterian Church holds community prayer walk
2 weeks ago
The Lewes Presbyterian Church Evangelism Committee recently held a prayer walk with 14 members...
St. Peter’s choir commissions gift for music minister’s anniversary
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To honor the 15th anniversary of T.J. Thomas as minister of music at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church...
St. Paul’s Georgetown to host Mother's Day organ concert May 11
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host a Mother’s Day organ concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 11, at...
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Health
Beebe Miracle Mile to celebrate cancer survivorship May 31
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Each year, Beebe Healthcare hosts its Miracle Mile event to unite people whose lives have been...
Fifth annual Blood for a Brew drive kicks off in Milton
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Blood Bank of Delmarva kicked off the organization’s fifth annual Blood for A Brew drive at Dogfish...
Bayhealth names Debo director of family medicine residency
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Bayhealth recently announced the appointment of Angela Debo, DO, as program director of its family...
Bayhealth earns program recognition from American Diabetes Association
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The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes...
Beebe free health services at Habitat ReStore to start May 22
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Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Beebe Healthcare to bring essential health...
Brain Cancer Answer Foundation honored for fundraising
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Brain Cancer Answer Foundation, a Delaware nonprofit, recently received national recognition for...
Cape students hosts Morgan’s Message awareness walk
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The Morgan’s Message Club at Cape Henlopen High School held a walk and fun day in the school...
Parkinson’s group concert showcases healing power of music
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The Parkinson’s Education and Support Group of Sussex County chorus recently presented a...
Beebe foundation hosts Women in Philanthropy Luncheon
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On the eve of International Women's Day, Beebe Medical Foundation hosted its annual Women in...
Bayhealth doctor recognized by American Heart Association
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Dr. Jessica Lowe, a neurologist and epilepsy specialist at Bayhealth, is the American Heart...
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School Life
Sussex Academy Green Team & Scrub Club host Earth Day event
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High school students from the Sussex Academy Green Team and Scrub Club hosted the fifth annual...
Sussex Academy students tour South Philly food markets
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To conclude their studies in cooking, Sussex Academy students visited a number of markets and...
Mariner eighth-graders learn about job options
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Mariner Middle School held its second annual 8th Grade Career Fair April 16, offering students a...
Holocaust historian visits Sussex Academy students
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Holocaust history educator Steve Gonzer visited Sussex Academy April 29 to speak with eighth-...
Cape JROTC presents awards
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The Cape Henlopen JROTC held its annual awards program May 14 in the Cape theater. Dozens of Cape...
Cape discusses new school tax rate
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In response to the countywide property reassessment, the Cape school board will set a new school...
Sussex Tech holds military signing event for graduating seniors
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To recognize seniors who will be joining the armed services following graduation, Sussex Technical...
Cape’s JROTC Raider Team wins big at local fitness competition
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Cape High’s JROTC Raider Team placed first out of six teams in a fitness competition hosted by...
Rosenfeld’s funds Beacon field trip to U.S. Holocaust Museum
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Beacon Middle School eighth-graders recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit the U.S....
Mariner seventh-graders win financial investing simulation
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A team of three seventh-grade students from Mariner Middle School earned first place among regional...
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