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Local doctor to present info on scalar energy May 3 in Lewes
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Doug Leonard, DO, of Find Your Health LLC will present a lecture titled “What is Scalar Energy” at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 3, during the Illuminate...
Children’s Beach House celebrates first year of after-school program
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Representatives from Children’s Beach House and educators in Milton came together April 15 at Irish...
Three Cape seniors named Secretary of Education Scholars
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Three Cape Henlopen High School seniors have been named Secretary of Education Scholars, one of the...
Milton Community Food Pantry ‘plates’ it forward
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Milton Community Food Pantry held a fundraiser April 18, featuring four chefs serving up a four-...
Rehoboth in Bloom supporters hit the dance floor
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The dance floor at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center was full until the very last song, courtesy...
Pathways to Success celebrates 20 years
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Pathways to Success marked a milestone April 18 with a 20th anniversary celebration in Rehoboth. ...
A Cape Gazette quest for the Holy Grail
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Cape Gazette reader Jakub, along with his fellow travelers Sabine and Rick, explored a 13th‑century...
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A Cape Gazette quest for the Holy Grail
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Cape Gazette reader Jakub, along with his fellow travelers Sabine and Rick, explored a 13th‑century...
Working It Out
As dawn breaks, my day begins with frantic plea for help
Kevin T. Conlon
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As I lie in bed, I can't move or he’ll hear me. I am afraid to make any sound. I listen for the...
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Connecting sister cities with the Gazette
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Peggy and Michael O’Malley traveled to Hoorn, Holland, to visit Lewes’ sister city and see the...
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A Cape Gazette moment to remember
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In November, Alice Henderson visited Minneapolis to see her son, Nathaniel, and his fiancée, Gracie...
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In an age when we seem to be intently focused on emotional health (for better or worse), some...
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Exploring the Ancient Baths of Antoninus in Carthage with the Gazette
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William Stevens, mayor of Dewey Beach, and his wife, Janine, enjoyed a visit to the Baths of...
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Cape Life Stories
Author talk to explore WWII Japanese internment April 29
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The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community, History Book Festival and Browseabout books...
YMCA announces new summer day camp at Lewes Elementary
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The YMCA of Delaware recently announced the launch of YMCA Camp Lewes, a new summer day camp...
Elks share love of reading with local kindergarteners
2 days ago
To celebrate literacy and encourage a love of reading among young students, Cape Henlopen Elks...
Lewes Lions perform vision screening at local child care facility
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The Lewes Lions Club held a vision screening Feb. 6 for the youngsters at Beach Babies Child Care...
Children’s Beach House golf classic events set May 17-18
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The Children’s Beach House charity golf classic will kick off with a tap-in cocktail reception from...
Concert for the Kids raises funds to support young artists
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The fourth annual Paul Kares Concert for the Kids held in Dewey Beach was a smash hit April 6....
Cape seniors gear up to vote
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Cape Henlopen High School seniors learned about current voting technology and the importance of...
Nanticoke Heritage Day celebration set May 2
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The Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s annual Heritage Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May...
‘Fonda on Film’ author to speak at Lewes library April 28
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Journalist Nelson Pressley, author of “Fonda on Film: The Political Movies of Jane Fonda” will take...
Cape Henlopen Elks install officers for new program year
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Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes recently installed Betty Ann Kortlang as exalted ruler for...
As dawn breaks, my day begins with frantic plea for help
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As I lie in bed, I can't move or he’ll hear me. I am afraid to make any sound. I listen for the...
Food Bank garden to host plant sale May 2 in Milford
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The Food Bank of Delaware will hold its annual spring plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,...
April showers brings need for more volunteer hours
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Not only does the month of April bring May flowers, it also marks National Volunteer Appreciation...
‘Extraordinary Caterpillar’ documentary screening set May 1
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Ahead of its native plant sale, Epworth United Methodist will host a screening of “The...
VIA plants pinwheel gardens in Rehoboth Beach
6 days ago
In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month during April, Village Improvement...
YMCA launches summer day camp site in Millsboro
6 days ago
This summer, more than 100 Sussex County families will have a trusted, affordable place to send...
Connecting sister cities with the Gazette
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Peggy and Michael O’Malley traveled to Hoorn, Holland, to visit Lewes’ sister city and see the...
Home for Habitat campaign sets public launch event April 27
6 days ago
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity invites the community to attend the official launch of A Home...
Wine, Cheese and Beer Tasting raises funds for Cape state park
6 days ago
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park came together for the 18th annual Wine, Cheese and Beer...
‘Becoming Thurgood’ documentary film screening set April 26 at Lewes library
6 days ago
The Lewes Public Library, Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, ACLU of Delaware and...
Maritime history docks at reimagined Lewes museum
1 week ago
Historic Lewes unveiled its reimagined Maritime History Museum with an April 15 soft opening. The...
Tommy Town fundraiser to benefit Camp Hope May 9
1 week ago
Tommy Town in Harbeson will host an event to benefit Camp Hope from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday,...
Food Bank of Delaware honors community champions
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At its inaugural Neighbors Helping Neighbors appreciation event, the Food Bank of Delaware...
Lewes 250 to host ‘Revolutionary Dissent’ author for April 23 discussion
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Lewes 250, the Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will welcome Stephen D. Solomon, author...
A Cape Gazette moment to remember
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In November, Alice Henderson visited Minneapolis to see her son, Nathaniel, and his fiancée, Gracie...
Sussex County Democrats to host spring dinner May 16
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The Sussex County Democratic Committee will host its annual spring dinner from 5 to 9 p.m., ...
Clearing up our mental health conversations is important
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In an age when we seem to be intently focused on emotional health (for better or worse), some...
Cape Community Fund offers support for neighbors in need
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The Cape Community Fund held its Spring Bash April 12 at Irish Eyes in Lewes. It was the 12th...
Lewes holds second community bonfire
1 week ago
A cool, cloudless evening was the setting for the second annual community bonfire hosted by the...
Friends gather to remember ‘Spoonie,’ support Cape music program
1 week ago
Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle held the first of two benefit events for the Cape...
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Faith and Spirituality
Music and prayer highlighted in Good Friday presentation
2 weeks ago
Groome Church in Lewes presented The Seven Last Words of Christ, an orchestral work by Joseph Haydn...
Concert to feature Revolutionary War-era songs and music April 11
3 weeks ago
Groome Church will host the Ampersand Trio in a free concert open to the community at 7 p.m.,...
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....
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...
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Health
Bayhealth leaders share vision to expand access in Sussex County
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Bayhealth leaders recently connected with community and regional stakeholders to share updates on...
Sheila Bravo appointed as chief philanthropy officer of Beebe Medical Foundation
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Beebe Healthcare recently announced that Sheila Bravo will join the organization as senior vice...
Lewes to host annual Dementia Caregiver Symposium May 12
2 days ago
The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Chapter invites dementia caregivers from Sussex County and...
Sussex Family YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day
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The YMCA of Delaware hosted its annual Healthy Kids Day April 18 at the Sussex Family YMCA in...
Food Bank to host health fair for seniors April 28 in Milford
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The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a spring Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday,...
Broadwalk to support breast cancer awareness May 2
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The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will host its annual Broadwalk on the Boardwalk, with...
Beebe auxiliary gives $50K toward new wheelchairs for patients
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Beebe Healthcare Auxiliary is doing its part to ensure that patients with mobility limitations and...
New chiropractic practice opens in Rehoboth
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Dr. Nicholas Biagioli has opened Biagioli Chiropractic within Pure Chiropractic & Spa at 18977...
La Red adds chiropractic care in Georgetown
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La Red Health Center recently announced the addition of chiropractic services at its Georgetown...
Beebe adds to team of expert clinicians
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Beebe Healthcare recently welcomed the following new clinicians to its growing team of medical...
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School Life
Tipton named Cape’s Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
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Terri Tipton was recently named as the 2027 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year for the Cape...
Sussex Academy inducts Computer Science Honor Society members
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Sussex Academy inducted six new members of its Computer Science Honor Society in an intimate...
Rehoboth Elementary holds annual Arbor Day celebration
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Rehoboth Elementary staff and Rehoboth Beach city officials held their annual Arbor Day celebration...
Sussex Academy seniors named Secretary of Education Scholars
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Sussex Academy seniors Katya Geyer and Noah Benz were recently named Secretary of Education...
Cape High students selected for Delaware All-State Band
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Several Cape Henlopen High School student musicians recently earned the distinction of...
Cape district presents GEM awards for Rehoboth Elementary
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The Cape Henlopen School District recently presented Going the Extra Mile awards to two Rehoboth...
Five Cape teams advance to Odyssey of the Mind world finals
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The Cape Henlopen School District is proud to announce that five teams have qualified for the...
Cape district honors Rehoboth Elementary volunteer mentor
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The Cape Henlopen School District recently recognized Emily Cunningham of Rehoboth Elementary...
Milton Elementary students take on staff and LEOs in house challenge
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Milton Elementary School was filled with energy, excitement and plenty of friendly competition...
State Board of Education seeks applicants for student seat by April 30
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Gov. Matt Meyer announced April 13 that the application period is open for the student member seat...
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The Milton Special Review Committee is asking town council to direct administration to conduct a...