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Chaos ensued on the shores of Prospect Street in Rehoboth Beach Aug. 23. Despite Hurricane Erin creating powerful waves and treacherous water...
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Locals named to Kutztown dean’s list Kutztown University announced Landen Kulp of Millsboro and...
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Narrow streets, tiny cars, and the Cape Gazette in Amalfi
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Christopher and Nancy Bright of Rehoboth Beach traveled to Amalfi, Italy, in mid-September for a...
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Neighbors from the Belle Terre community in Lewes recently traveled to South Africa with the...
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In Montreux, Switzerland, nestled along the shimmering edge of Lake Geneva, the town was cradled by...
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As an artist, my eyes are very important to me. They are somewhat green, the color of the...
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Zwaanendael Women’s Club food drive kicks off Feb. 1
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The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club is sponsoring a winter food drive to benefit the Epworth Food...
Local resident celebrates 90th birthday
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Local resident Tom George celebrated his 90th birthday Jan. 11. Friends from his beach gang stopped...
Program on Rubin Observatory cosmic surveys set Feb. 3
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The Lewes Public Library’s Science and Society lecture series will host Dr. Sandrine Thomas as she...
Milton youngster says birding is for all ages
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This year, Quentin Durden, 9, of Milton participated in two Christmas bird counts with the Delaware...
The Gazette on safari in South Africa
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Lewes mayor seeks to boost morale at Beebe
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Lewes Mayor Amy Marasco met with Beebe Healthcare nurses and leadership in the early morning of Jan...
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Leah Marsh was sure she would go to college outside Delaware and never live in a major city. Fate,...
American Legion Auxiliary 28 helps at-risk vets
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 in Millsboro gave back to the community Jan. 19 during their...
Alliance celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice held its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration...
14th RD Democratic Committee elects new officers
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The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee recently elected three new officers to serve...
Milton Garden Club plants tulip bulbs to beautify downtown
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As part of their ongoing beautification efforts, Milton Garden Club members recently planted tulip...
Reduce, reuse, and recycle Christmas trees
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As the holiday season comes to a close, Delawareans are encouraged to recycle their real Christmas...
The Gazette finds a scenic spot on Lake Geneva in Switzerland
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In Montreux, Switzerland, nestled along the shimmering edge of Lake Geneva, the town was cradled by...
MLK honored at 38th annual banquet
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The 38th annual banquet honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held Jan. 17, at the...
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Agility dog challenge to raise funds for SPCA Feb. 13-15
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For dogs who like to chase and run, Blue Heron Agility Dogs announced it will take part in AKC Fast...
Local groups accept Taco Reho donations
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DelDOT recaps 2025 litter cleanup efforts
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The Delaware Department of Transportation and its partners collected 82,467 bags of trash in 2025...
Park preservation group to hold annual meeting Jan. 29
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Preserve Our Park coalition will hold its annual meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at Lewes...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market awards producer scholarships
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For 19 years, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market has awarded scholarships to small-scale Delmarva...
Ciao, Maria: local chef to cook at Winter Olympics in Italy
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As an artist, my eyes are very important to me. They are somewhat green, the color of the...
Library Friends to host mystery and fiction book sale Jan. 23-24
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The Friends of the Lewes Public Library will hold a mystery and fiction book sale from 3 to 5 p.m...
Pack 95 names 2026 Pinewood Derby winners
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Finding paradise in the Saronic Islands with the Gazette
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Gene and Eileen Shellenberger of Rehoboth Beach celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary aboard...
Performing and culinary arts nonprofit salutes volunteers
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Paul Kares recently hosted its annual holiday party to celebrate the nonprofit’s volunteers and...
Land trust seeks public input on Forest of Broadkill Preserve plans
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Sussex County Land Trust closed out 2025 with strong community support to advance land preservation...
Isaac selected to chair Center for Inland Bays board
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Faith and Spirituality
MLK worship service inspires moving forward
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The Jan. 19 worship service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Friendship Baptist...
Coolspring Presbyterian supports local families for Christmas
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Before the holidays, Santa’s helpers from Coolspring Presbyterian Church delivered Christmas gifts...
Knights of Columbus supports Duffle Bags and More
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Members of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Francis J. Desmond Council 13348 of Lewes recently...
All Saints: Former thrift store location deconsecrated
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Members, clergy and staff of All Saints’ Episcopal Church gathered along with parish thrift shop...
Knights of Columbus supports Chimes Delaware
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The Knights of Columbus Council 7297 recently presented a donation of $1,377 to Chimes Delaware....
Seven receive Men of Kwanzaa awards
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Jubilee Day service held in Georgetown
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Lower Sussex NAACP celebrated Jubilee Day Jan. 1, at Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance in Georgetown...
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Health
Sussex Academy elementary campus hosts wellness night
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The Sussex Academy elementary campus gym teemed with activity for wellness night Jan. 15, allowing...
Mental Health Association accepts donation from Winner Subaru
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The Mental Health Association in Delaware recently received a $10,000 donation from Winner Subaru...
Alzheimer’s Awareness teen scholarship entries due March 1
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to college-bound...
Lights of Life Gala to benefit breast cancer coalition March 7
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PACE Pals continue support for homeless individuals
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La Red welcomes two new dentists to practice
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School Life
Little Vikings dance party celebrates 80th day of school
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Little Vikings preschool students recently marked the 80th day of school with a 1980s-themed dance...
Local students graduate from universities
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SDARJ recognizes Lewes Elementary, Cape students for excellence
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Dewey Lions host Snow Bowl for Sussex Consortium students
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Fred Thomas school band director marches in Rose Parade
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Worcester Prep students donate gifts for people in need
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Sussex Academy seventh-graders present civics research
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Seventh-grade students from Scott Bleile’s civics class came together Jan. 15, to present their...
Beacon Middle School students collect donations to support Toys for Tots
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More than $10,000 in grants awarded to 13 Delaware teachers
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