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Commentary
Positive growth continues in Sussex County
Joseph T. Conaway
3 years ago
Things have continued to heat up since my last commentary on affordable housing. I attended a...
Commentary
All employees must have paid sick time
Eric Morrison
3 years ago
America is woefully behind when it comes to guaranteeing workers the benefits they deserve. As one...
Editorial Cartoon
Display disputes
Jim Paterson
3 years ago
Community Photo Showcase
Dragonfly Delight
3 years ago
Christopher D. Foster’s macro photo of a dragonfly is so striking, it almost appears as if it’s a...
Around Town with Pam
Confessions of a Luddite
Pam Bounds
3 years ago
I write this as my husband Jeff yells into whatever kind of device he now has (that’s how out of...
Read the fine print before buying organic/vegan wines
John McDonald
3 years ago
Let’s get the ball rolling with an under-$13 Italian sparkler from Corvezzo labeled organically...
Traveler Series
Life is great when you have Belgian beer and the Gazette
3 years ago
During the last week of April, Dawn Buannic and Nikki Economou of Lewes took a river cruise from...
Golf
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Fritz Schranck
3 years ago
Congratulations to the Sussex Academy golf team for winning the 2022 DIAA Golf Championship, held...
Around Sussex
Sussex County’s little-known connections to World War II
Ron MacArthur
3 years ago
Sussex County history fascinates me. As I learn more, it's apparent that a significant time period...
The Business of Eating
Successful eateries have no time for excuses
Bob Yesbek
3 years ago
Resort dining is a lot more than just turning the key and waiting for people to find you. As the...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
Lots of wishful thinking
Sumner Spence
3 years ago
I know I will be made fun of for this as a 76ers fan, but I am going to root for the Boston Celtics...
Cape Flavors
Risotto offers a tender, tasty base for quick meal options
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
There are several ingredients I always try to keep in the pantry or freezer, especially items I can...
Running
Henlopen Conference track & field season wrap-up
Tim Bamforth
3 years ago
With the Henlopen outdoor season behind us, I thought I would do a wrap-up by event looking at the...
Editorials
Busy Memorial Day brings hope for strong, safe summer
3 years ago
Rehoboth Beach Public Works Director Kevin Williams said it best during a May 30 ceremony at the...
Editorial Cartoon
Undesirable repercussions
Jim Paterson
3 years ago
What popular treat comes with built-in handles?
Rehoboth Foodie
3 years ago
The hamburger, of course! I don’t think I know anybody (or, better yet, anybody I’d care to know)...
Five GameCube games that made my childhood awesome
Cassie Gotto-White
3 years ago
In 2001, after I had spent so much time playing consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System and...
Fishing Report
Target everything this time of year
Rich King
3 years ago
The beaches are rebuilding and the sand bars are moving back into the surf zone. There are still...
‘Shanks’ for the memories
Gene Bleile
3 years ago
Out of the clear blue it happens, without warning, like a bee sting when you are working in the...
Traveler Series
Cruising down the Rhine enjoying the beautiful countryside and the Cape...
3 years ago
In May, Gazette readers Chris and Sandy Walker, and Miller and Lorrie Falkinburg spent 10 days...
Slang phrase gives begonias a memorable name
3 years ago
Back in the day, before the 1990s Sopranos, before the 1972 film “The Godfather,” the 1958 Pat...
Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
Drive-on beaches are a Delaware tradition
3 years ago
Now that the unofficial start of summer has arrived, the drive-on beaches at Delaware state parks...
Celebrate Excellent Care
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Father Tom Flowers
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People usually think I'm crazy when I say I actually enjoy my weekly visits to Beebe Healthcare’s...
People in Sports
Lacrosse umpire Jill Fitzcharles retires after 35 years
Dave Frederick
3 years ago
Umpire retires - Jill Fitzcharles, who has been a referee for women's lacrosse for 35 years,...
Saltwater Portraits
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Ryan Mavity
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To get the idea of what his new book is about, Dr. Rudolph Schilli comes in and begins with a...
Commentary
Body-worn cameras increase police accountability
TyeRae Grier
3 years ago
The Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team was traveling north on I-95 in Liberty County,...
Editorial Cartoon
Disenchanted rant
Jim Paterson
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Commentary
How Delaware can benefit from offshore wind
Brady Walker
3 years ago
Sussex County residents visiting local beaches this spring may have seen signs of progress for...
Community Photo Showcase
Beeline for Baptisia
3 years ago
“ Baptisia or Wild Indigo is in bloom now,” writes Michele Walfred. “This bumblebee made a beeline...
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Lisa Graff
3 years ago
I’ve always strived to be a positive person, but lately it’s becoming increasingly difficult. The...
Success through cooperation is a proven formula
Peter Carter
3 years ago
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend a special event for the Delaware Botanic Gardens...
Stags’ Leap Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for seafood season
John McDonald
3 years ago
I was mildly chastised by several people for the lugubrious admonition to please not use “happy”...
Traveler Series
Enjoying the Gazette at Dollywood
3 years ago
In early December 2021, Cape Gazette readers Rick and Cheryl Boyd and Al and Deb Gensch traveled to...
Golf
ShopRite LPGA Classic returns to June dates
Fritz Schranck
3 years ago
The ShopRite LPGA Classic returns to the Bay Course at Seaview in Galloway, N.J., with the 54-hole...
Outdoors
Fish weren’t biting, but a good time was had
Eric Burnley
3 years ago
On May 23, I departed Ocean City, Md., on the Angler head boat at 8 a.m. along with a full...
Choppin' Wood
Obituary photo serves as reminder that everyone has a story
Chris Flood
3 years ago
I grew up in this business. One of the important things I took in as a child and then as a...
The Business of Eating
Only the strong – and the smart – survive
Bob Yesbek
3 years ago
I’m always surprised and impressed by the level of camaraderie that exists among most of our Cape...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
My prediction comes true for once
Sumner Spence
3 years ago
Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship in a three-hole aggregate playoff over Will Zalatoris. They...
People in Sports
Deals with a deity for sports outcomes are just plain silly
Dave Frederick
3 years ago
Deal with the deity - Here’s my deal, Lord – if you can deliver a win in this championship game, I...
Cape Flavors
Baking science can be the key to successful results
Denise Clemons
3 years ago
A few weeks ago, the Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books hosted another episode in their...
Running
Cape competes at Meet of Champions
Tim Bamforth
3 years ago
The Cape boys finished second in both the 3,200-meter relay and the 400-meter relay at the May 25...
Editorials
It’s time for Delaware to consider referendums
3 years ago
Gov. John Carney has chosen to veto a bill legalizing marijuana in Delaware. By law, that’s his...
Editorial Cartoon
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Jim Paterson
3 years ago
New things to try here at the beach
Rehoboth Foodie
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No sooner had I landed my drone, turned off my GPS tracker and stowed my night-vision goggles than...
I am so ready to play The Quarry
Cassie Gotto-White
3 years ago
Announced earlier this year, The Quarry is the next game from developer Supermassive Games - the...
Fishing Report
Fishing crowded beaches
Rich King
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The weekends are already wild and this weekend will not be an exception. Last Saturday from Gordons...
Sir Walter And The Phillies
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Charles was born into a modest home in Rochester, New York and was the only boy in a family of five...
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Paul Barbano
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In the 17th century, in what is modern Poland and Slovakia, a young robber named Janosik led a band...
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In April, Elisabeth Hellwege traveled to Aruba. She visits Eagle Beach, one of the top 10 beaches...
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