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Miscalculation prompts desperate turkey trot
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As the morning frost slowly cleared from my pickup truck windshield at 6:03 a.m., Nov. 24, I noticed my brother standing by the side of my street...
Rehoboth’s holiday tree is bigger and brighter than ever
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Thousands of people braved near-freezing temperatures and strong wind to help Rehoboth Beach kick...
Meet the man who completed the Mamba 100 ... twice
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In an outstanding testament to the abilities of the human body, local trainer and long-distance...
Unique Minds Changing Lives holds food giveaway
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A little bad weather didn’t hinder Unique Minds Changing Lives Inc. from having its fourth annual...
Sussex Academy students, teachers hold Chips for Charity
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Students and teachers at Sussex Academy at Georgetown organized Chips for Charity Nov. 7, allowing...
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 holds Thanksgiving dinner
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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 held its annual community Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 23, at...
Cape High teacher to discuss latest novel Dec. 3
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The Lewes Public Library will welcome author Michael Kardos for a discussion and signing of his...
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Cape Gazette pride flows along the Rhône
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Carol Hall and Brenda O’Malley of Rehoboth Beach enjoyed a scenic Rhône River cruise from Lyon to...
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As the morning frost slowly cleared from my pickup truck windshield at 6:03 a.m., Nov. 24, I...
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Reading the Gazette under Cayman skies
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Anna, Susan, and Bruce Kamich enjoyed the tranquil beauty of the East End of Grand Cayman, where...
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Savoring Italy with the Cape Gazette
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Marti and David Garrett, along with the Cape Gazette, participated in an Italian Elegance Tour this...
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Cape Life Stories
Historic Lewes celebrates volunteers at annual appreciation event
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Historic Lewes celebrated the incredible talents of its many supporters during an annual Volunteer...
Beachcombers Corvette Club celebrates 25 years
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The Beachcombers Corvette Club of Southern Delaware celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Nov. 6...
Lunch group supports Ocean Waves Quilt Guild
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Lunch With a Purpose Coastal Delaware members gathered Nov. 5 at Signatures at Bayside in support...
Community representatives deliver donations to Milton food pantry
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Members of the Good Neighbors Club at the Vines of Sandhill recently delivered two carloads of...
Sussex Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home in Laurel
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Sussex County Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home in Laurel Nov. 19, celebrating another...
Teen volunteers to offer free gift wrapping at library Dec. 3, 6
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Teen volunteers from the Lewes Public Library and Cape Henlopen High School’s National Honor...
Cape Gazette pride flows along the Rhône
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Carol Hall and Brenda O’Malley of Rehoboth Beach enjoyed a scenic Rhône River cruise from Lyon to...
Delmarva Leathernecks celebrate U.S. Marine Corps birthday
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Members of the Delmarva Leathernecks Foundation recently gathered to celebrate the 250th birthday...
Delaware Botanic Gardens to host annual meeting Dec. 5
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Delaware Botanic Gardens will hold its annual public meeting at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, in the...
MLK celebration booklet ad submissions due Dec. 23
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The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County Inc. invites all to...
Restored coast artillery gun installed at Fort Miles museum
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The Fort Miles Historical Association recently announced the return of a historic 155mm GPF coast...
Reading the Gazette under Cayman skies
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Anna, Susan, and Bruce Kamich enjoyed the tranquil beauty of the East End of Grand Cayman, where...
St. Peter’s Lewes to host inaugural holiday bazaar Dec. 6
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes will hold its inaugural Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p....
Epworth to host Breakfast with Santa Dec. 6 in Rehoboth
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Epworth United Methodist Church will host Breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, in the...
AARP Delaware honors Bethany volunteer for community service
6 days ago
AARP Delaware recently announced Ted Spickler of Bethany Beach was honored with its 2025 Andrus...
Blood Bank to give festive T-shirts to donors thru Nov. 30
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During Thanksgiving week, Blood Bank of Delmarva is encouraging blood donations by providing...
Elks hold Trunk-or-Treat event for local children
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The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge parking lot west of Lewes turned into a fanciful Halloween landscape...
Harry K Foundation, Perdue, Food Bank team up for annual meal delivery
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Every year for the holidays, the Harry K Foundation, Perdue Farms and the Food Bank of Delaware...
Savoring Italy with the Cape Gazette
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Marti and David Garrett, along with the Cape Gazette, participated in an Italian Elegance Tour this...
Sussex Habitat for Humanity hosts annual Hope Builders Breakfast
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Sussex County Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual Hope Builders Breakfast Nov. 6, bringing...
Cordrey Charities Holiday Party returns Dec. 5
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The 16th annual Cordrey Charities Holiday Party will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at...
Campus & Coast: UD research and news in Sussex County
UD Cooperative Extension offers turkey safety tips
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that around 90% of American households will serve a...
Volunteering adds value for both giver and recipient
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World AIDS Day service set Nov. 30 in Rehoboth Beach
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The community is invited to come together Sunday, Nov. 30, in Rehoboth Beach to mark World AIDS Day...
Cape Henlopen Elks hold Youth Soccer Shoot
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Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 recently hosted its Youth Soccer Shoot at Sandhill Fields in...
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding gallops into 2026
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Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center held a brief anniversary celebration Nov. 17. The...
A voyage through frozen beauty with the Gazette
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Dian and Dave Stein of Lewes sailed past the majestic Hubbard Glacier aboard the Viking Venus....
First State Community Action celebrates diamond anniversary
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First State Community Action Agency celebrated 60 years of impact Nov. 17 at Delaware State...
Sneaker stampede: 18 wheels, one thousand heels
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What has 18 wheels and 1,000 sneakers? On Nov. 14, it was a tractor-trailer pulling up to Clothing...
Habitat for Humanity celebrates new home dedication in Milford
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Sussex County Habitat for Humanity celebrated a milestone Oct. 30, with the dedication of the first...
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Faith and Spirituality
Bethel Cookie Walk returns Dec. 6
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The Mary Martha Circle of Bethel United Methodist Church will hold its annual cookie walk at 9 a.m...
Epworth golf outing nets $16K for community outreach
1 week ago
A group of 36 golfers teed off for Epworth UMC's Drive Away Hunger event Nov. 1 at The American...
St. Jude church to host ‘Triumph of the Heart’ film screening Nov. 21
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St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church will host a special screening of ‘Triumph of the Heart” at 7 p...
Unique Minds Changing Lives accepts $25K donation
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Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth Beach presented a check for $25,000 to Unique Minds...
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Health
Rehoboth community raises $4,750 for breast cancer coalition
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For the fifth consecutive year, neighbors in the Sawgrass community near Rehoboth Beach held...
Beebe breaks ground on Rehoboth medical building
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Beebe Healthcare has taken another step forward toward its goal of expanding facilities in Sussex...
Nurses & Neighbors announces board of directors changes
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The Nurses & Neighbors Collaborative Inc. recently welcomed four new members to its board of...
Healthcare professionals celebrate Rural Health Day
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Healthcare professionals from across Delaware gathered at Milford Wellness Village Nov. 20 to...
Jean & Joan golf event raises $39K for Beebe cancer care
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The Jean & Joan Golf Tournament committee recently presented Beebe Medical Foundation with a...
Delaware Health Information Network names new board members
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The Delaware Health Information Network recently announced updates to its board of directors....
Burpee challenge nets $9,500 for Beebe cancer care
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The Body Shop Fitness Center in Rehoboth Beach recently sponsored a fundraiser challenge in support...
Bayhealth holds ceremony to celebrate nurse residents
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Heart association awards Beebe for commitment to quality care
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Association hosts Southern Delaware Heart Walk
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Hundreds of walkers and survivors of heart disease and stroke joined together to raise funds and...
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School Life
Cape district recognizes Moose Lodge as community champion
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The Cape Henlopen High School Vocational Program recently recognized Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge 646...
Delmarva Christian dedicates day to volunteer community service
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Delmarva Christian High School once again demonstrated its commitment to Christ-centered service...
Sussex Consortium and Little Vikings celebrate fall spirit week
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The Sussex Consortium was bursting with autumn excitement as students and staff recently celebrated...
Cape district hosts Special Olympics bocce ball tournament
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The Cape Henlopen School District hosted the largest Special Olympics bocce ball tournament in the...
Mariner Middle School students support Operation We Care
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Students and staff at Mariner Middle School recently came together to make a meaningful impact...
Love Creek Elementary honors veterans at school assemblies
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The Love Creek Elementary School PTO welcomed veterans from across the community Nov. 12 for two...
HO Brittingham Elementary honors veterans at school assembly
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H.O. Brittingham Elementary School welcomed dozens of veterans and their families to its Veterans...
Rehoboth Elementary honors local veterans
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Rehoboth Elementary School recently honored veterans within its community. As a way to recognize...
DelDOT Name That Plow student entries due Dec. 5
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As winter approaches, the Delaware Department of Transportation is launching its fifth annual Name...
Backtrack Vocals performs at Sussex Academy
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National a cappella group Backtrack Vocals delivered a special performance for students at Sussex...
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