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Commentary
Thoughts on bicycle rules of the road

John Amann

5 years ago

After reading the article about bicycle safety concerns last week I felt compelled to write. I am...
Community Photo Showcase
Oh, Dear

5 years ago

Richard Giannola of Milton submitted this photo. “This deer was surprised to see me as my trail...
What could be worse than a mouse in the house?

Nancy Katz

5 years ago

Oh, they are around. Just because we are dealing with such stressful issues as a pandemic, panic...
Traveler Series
No road is too long when you have good company

5 years ago

In 2014, longtime Cape Gazette reader John Souder traveled to West Virginia on his 1984 BMW R100RT...
Exposure to several different varietal selections alone is worth the price

John McDonald

5 years ago

I’ve received several emails concerning the spate of mixed case wine offerings that seem to be...
Golf
Brockstedt wins U.S. Kids World Teen Championship

Fritz Schranck

5 years ago

Congratulations to Sawyer Brockstedt for winning the girls’ 13 category of the 2020 U.S. Kids World...
Outdoors
Service for Capt. John Nedelka set Aug. 15

Eric Burnley

5 years ago

There will be a memorial service for Cap. John Nedelka at Indian River Marina Saturday, Aug. 15...
Cape Flavors
Time to focus on summer’s fave crop - corn

Denise Clemons

5 years ago

As I prepared to write this week’s column, I checked my database of articles to see when I last...
The Business of Eating
Chinese food: comforting and carryout-friendly

Bob Yesbek

5 years ago

Carryout is king as the prolonged restrictions on our restaurants continue. Some have been able to...
Barefootin'
Traversing Erie Canal, considering guns in Legislative Hall

Dennis Forney

5 years ago

We’re boating westward on the Erie Canal, passing and stopping occasionally in the towns and cities...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
Better than nothing, that's for sure

Sumner Spence

5 years ago

Better than nothing, that's for sure This week is the PGA Championship, the first major in men’s...
People in Sports
Sesame Street by the Sea featuring buckets of muppets

Dave Frederick

5 years ago

Cape is a concept and a place - I met Cape baseball coach Ben Evick outside the fence at Champions...
Running
Rodriguez, McKenzie win historic Dam Mill 5K

Tim Bamforth

5 years ago

The 37th annual Dam Mill 5K was held virtually last weekend with 94 participants signing up to...
Editorials
Trails need more safety tweaks

5 years ago

Serious crashes can and do occur on the bicycle and pedestrian trails of our area. Bob Brooks had...
Editorial Cartoon
Squall talk

Jim Paterson

5 years ago
Candy is dandy here at the beach

Rehoboth Foodie

5 years ago

One of the longtime sugar-centric staples in Rehoboth Beach is Snyder’s Candy. Jeff Balk’s pride...
Thoughts on The Last of Us Part II

Cassie Gotto-White

5 years ago

Naughty Dog’s PlayStation 3 swansong, The Last of Us, is one of my favorite games of all time...
1892 Golf Predictions

Gene Bleile

5 years ago

In my quest for new and interesting topics to write about, I thought we would take a trip back to...
For a fall crop you should plant Michihili cabbage in August

Paul Barbano

5 years ago

After visiting a museum, a Scottish couple realized that the fine porcelain vase they were using as...
Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
An Amish crop of soybeans after wheat back in 1985

5 years ago

This photograph from 1985 shows an Amish farm near Dover in Kent County with a crop of soybeans...
Celebrate Excellent Care
Heads up! Remember to cover up

Mary Ellen South

5 years ago

Heads up to all you ladies who love the outdoors! We all enjoy the summer breezes, the walks...
People in Sports
Athletes pursue their own passion, they cannot be programmed

Dave Frederick

5 years ago

Passion to Play - The 2019 girls’ lacrosse season began practice missing the Killer Vs, Vienna...
Editorial Cartoon
Double duty

Jim Paterson

5 years ago
Commentary
How Delaware transformed Its healthcare system for women

Dr. Kara Odom Walker

5 years ago

As we continue to confront the worst public health crisis in our lifetime, health systems are...
Commentary
Another social worker’s opinion on schools

Gail Quenneville, LCSW

5 years ago

I want to point out a different vantage point to the Commentary from Dr. Jill Linden in the Cape...
Community Photo Showcase
Electric Sky

5 years ago

Lightning is a frequent occurrence in summer, especially during long, hot stretches in July and...
How far would you go for family?

Lisa Graff

5 years ago

How many miles would you travel to reach family? The answer is 7,505 miles, if you are bold and...
It’s almost August – time for the last-gasp houseguest invasion

Nancy Katz

5 years ago

The month of August used to always bring on a strong sigh of relief for those of us who live here...
Traveler Series
Wishing and waiting for an overdue visit to the Cape Region from atop...

5 years ago

Bryant Liggett of Durango, Colorado stands in the center of Overend Mountain Park reading the Cape...
What’s in a name? Check your wine labels carefully

John McDonald

5 years ago

I had the opportunity to sample the new-release Stags’ Leap Winery selections. Be very careful with...
Golf
Delaware Open comes to the Cape Region

Fritz Schranck

5 years ago

The 55th Delaware Open at The Peninsula Golf & Country Club in Millsboro took place July 27-28...
Cape Flavors
Watermelon treats offer relief from summer heat

Denise Clemons

5 years ago

Last week we tasted our first watermelon of the season. Since there are only two of us in the house...
The Business of Eating
15 tips for the care and feeding of your summer visitors

Bob Yesbek

5 years ago

In spite of the ongoing difficulties, our friends and neighbors who own and operate local...
Barefootin'
Heading to upstate New York, halos and guns on my mind

Dennis Forney

5 years ago

Becky and I are heading off to upstate New York this week. Trailering Nellie Peach to Albany,...
Running
77 runners qualify for Seashore Striders Summer Series

Tim Bamforth

5 years ago

With just two events to go, we have 77 runners who have qualified for the Summer Racing Series,...
Editorials
Wide-open spaces and public health

5 years ago

One thing we have learned for certain about the coronavirus is that it spreads most aggressively in...
People in Sports
Ricky Santos and Chip Kelly lit it up at Delaware Stadium in 2004

Dave Frederick

5 years ago

Hey Ricky! “Oh Ricky, you’re so fine, you’re so fine, you blow my mind, Hey Ricky, hey Ricky. ” –...
Editorial Cartoon
Swat team

Jim Paterson

5 years ago
Plant Basswood trees where they will get full sun to partial shade

Paul Barbano

5 years ago

We often mishear the lyrics in songs, for instance as one schoolboy recited, "I led the pigeons to...
Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
A far-less-developed Fenwick Island from mid-20th century

5 years ago

This picture postcard from the mid-20th century shows a far less developed and commercial Fenwick...
Celebrate Excellent Care
Lewes native finds the right career path leads him back home

Liz Leshine

5 years ago

Who says you can’t go home again? Lewes native Logan Mathews knew he would once he became a...
People in Sports
Academics balanced by sports is a false equivalence

Dave Frederick

5 years ago

False equivalencies - There are no physical requirements to earn a seat in an honors or Advanced...
Editorial Cartoon
Selective land stand

Jim Paterson

5 years ago
Commentary
There’s lots more yet to be done to keep our community healthy and whole

Jen Mason

5 years ago

A family of five is hungry because they don’t know where to turn for nutritional assistance. An...
Commentary
Child psychologist speaks out on schools

Jill Linden, PhD

5 years ago

School personnel are working hard to put together the best possible structure for re- opening...
Community Photo Showcase
Fungus Among Us

5 years ago

It’s always interesting to see a large group of mushrooms crop up after a big rain. Here, George...
Tunnell Cancer Center offers calm port away from coronavirus storm

Nancy Katz

5 years ago

With all the different restrictions, warnings and ever-changing statistics brought on by the...
Traveler Series
Cruising the Panama Canal when life was much simpler

5 years ago

In February, Cape Gazette readers Dana & Vicki Parrott set sail out of Miami aboard the...
Mondavi new releases are worth looking for now

John McDonald

5 years ago

Just finished reading an article which highlighted one reason I so enjoy reading Jancis Robinson,...
Golf
Delaware college golf teams suspend fall tournament season

Fritz Schranck

5 years ago

There will be no Blue Hen Invitational Tournament at Rehoboth Beach Country Club this October. You...

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