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General Federation of Women’s Clubs holds state...

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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Delaware held its 129th annual convention May 19-21 in…

Rehoboth museum to host 'Queering Delaware…

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The Rehoboth Beach Museum will present "Queering Delaware History," at 11 a.m., Friday, June 13, at…

Author Alexs Pate to lead Juneteenth writing…

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The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society & Museum, in partnership with the Developing Artist…

Gazette readers face the lions at the Kapama Game…

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David and Pam Miller had an amazing two‑week adventure in South Africa this past November. Here…

Children’s Beach House thanks volunteers at annual…

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Children’s Beach House welcomed its volunteers for the 2026 appreciation dinner held May 27, to…

Rally For Our First Responders draws a crowd

Ryan Mavity

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Hundreds turned out to Hudson Fields near Milton May 30 for the fifth annual Rally For Our First…

Proposed wetlands protection legislation is June 9…

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The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, at the Lewes Public Library…

WWII Iwo Jima flag raising is historical topic June…

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The Milford Museum American History Series continues with "The Flag Raising Controversy of Iwo Jima…

Milton CHEER to host cruise-in June 10

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CHEER will host a classic car cruise-in and model car show from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June…

Dewey Beach Lions donate $5K to Rehoboth fire…

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The Dewey Beach Lions Club recently presented a $5,000 donation check to the Rehoboth Beach…

Pride flag flying high in Rehoboth Beach

Chris Flood

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In recognition of the beginning of Pride Month, more than a hundred people gathered May 31 in front…

Author to discuss new historical fiction novel June…

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Bestselling author Lisa See will discuss her new book, “Daughters of the Sun and Moon,” at 6 p.m.,…

Tenacious native plants anchor windswept coastal…

Alice Mohrman

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Imagine a whisper of wind whistling through a sandy corridor. A sublime scent of pine infiltrates…

Lewes 250

Lewes during the Revolution - Part 3

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Editor’s note: This article is the third in a four-part series of excerpts from an…

RSVP by June 7 for 14th RD Democratic Committee…

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The next meeting of the 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will feature two newly…

The Gazette escapes the cold with a trip to Spain

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Suellen Savukas and her husband, Joe, recently traveled to Seville, Spain, for a break from the…

Rapa Nui becomes a bucket list adventure for the…

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Annette and Rick Stellhorn, owners of Accent on Travel, hosted a bucket‑list journey to Rapa Nui,…

Ornithologist lecture to highlight Delaware birds…

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The Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek will host a talk by Dr. Ian Stewart, a Delaware…

Author Bill Newcott to release new book June 8

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Lewes author Bill Newcott's new book, “Divided We Stand: A Road Trip in Search of the Ties That…

A joyful night celebrating the Happy Day Club

Bill Shull

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Blue was the color of the evening at a May 30 celebration recalling the Happy Day Club in Lewes.…

Cape Gazette adventures at the Panama Canal

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Last December, devoted Cape Gazette readers Anne Dumais of Rehoboth Beach and Gary and Shirley…

MERR to host free 'Ocean' documentary…

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The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute will celebrate World Ocean Day with a…

Murals go up in Strawberry Alley in Milton

Ryan Mavity

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As part of an effort to beautify downtown Milton, members of the Milton Arts Guild painted new,…

Campus & Coast: UD research and news in Sussex County

Delaware Blue Hens 302 Tour kicks off June 11,…

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Editor's note: This article is part of a series of submissions by the University of Delaware,…

HMS DeBraak artifacts tour set June 4 at Cape…

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In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, several Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural…

Lewes farmers market Wednesday venue opens June 3

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The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will celebrate the opening day for its Wednesday Market from 8…

Author events continue June 6 in Rehoboth Beach

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Browseabout Books announced upcoming author appearances at its store in Rehoboth Beach. Hillary…

Stars Over Sussex concert and fireworks show set…

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The Sussex County Land Trust announced Stars Over Sussex: A Delaware 250 Celebration is set for 5…

Sunrise Rotary hears from foster home coordinators

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At a recent meeting of the Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, two foster home coordinators for…

Remembrance tea benefits two local organizations

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The Villages of Old Landing Social Committee, an active group serving their community for the last…

Farm bureau photo contest seeks entries thru Oct. 31…

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The Delaware Farm Bureau’s Promotion & Education Committee is seeking entries for its annual…

Piano students perform recital in Rehoboth Beach

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Piano students of local music instructors Claudia Caruso, Meldene Gruber and Eric Neumann were…

Local group donates to Lewes nonprofit

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The Lewes Leadership Lunch donated $500 to The Listening Booth, in support of We’re Listening, its…

Lewes Sons chapter honors Burton grave

Bill Shull

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The Lewestown Chapter of the Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution conducted a…

100 Women Who Care presents $15K to Sussex Help Fund…

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Members of 100 Women Who Care Southern Delaware recently gathered at the Lewes Public Library to…

Lewes DAR presents JROTC Award to Cadet Lindsey…

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The Col. David Hall DAR Chapter in Lewes presented its annual JROTC DAR Award to Cadet Lindsey…

Memories of The Third Half vivid after four decades…

Kevin T. Conlon

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I was a little surprised and amused to find out recently that I am a legend. Well, not just me, but…

Showing Delaware's history one map at a time

Chris Flood

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A few dozen individuals interested in the history of Delaware attended the May 21 opening reception…

Flag raising boosts patriotic spirit for local...

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The communities of Sussex East and Sussex West near Lewes held a flag-raising ceremony May 15 in…

Elks Lodge hosts Americanism contest winners

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The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge recently hosted student winners of the Elks state association's…

Bilingual children's book event set in Milford…

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Local author Melanie Figueroa will celebrate the launch of her second bilingual children's book, "…

Longtime volunteer honored by Rehoboth Beach…

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Lynn Wilson, a longtime supporter of and volunteer with the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society, was…

Lewes farmers market wins governor’s outstanding…

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The Historic Lewes Farmers Market has been selected as a 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Group…

Legion hosts 22 A Day remembrance ceremony

Deny Howeth

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American Legion Post 28 recognized the closing of the 22 A Day cross ceremony May 26. Since 2019,…

Ken Mellon, left, and Richard Mansfield perform a folded flag ceremony to recognize veteran lives lost to suicide at American Legion Post 28. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS

Speak Out Against Hate to meet May 28

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Speak Out Against Hate will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 28, at the Lewes Public…

Lewes mayor named public service champion

Bill Shull

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Lewes Mayor Amy Marasco was honored by the National Academy of Administration as one of the top 250…

Shelley Mikkelsen sells parking permits with a smile…

Chris Flood

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It’s the Friday morning of Memorial Day weekend in Rehoboth Beach. It’s cloudy and misting, with…

Milton Community Foundation supports cap and gown…

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Milton Community Foundation board members recently presented a $4,000 check to support the…

American Legion Post 28 holds Memorial Day…

Deny Howeth

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Members and guests of American Legion Post 28 gathered May 25, to honor, remember and never forget…

American Legion Post 28 Honor Guard gives a 21-Gun Salute at the Memorial Day event. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS

League of Women Voters to hold annual meeting June 9…

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The Sussex County League of Women Voters announced What’s in the Wind will be the theme of its…

Memorial Day service held at Veterans Cemetery

Deny Howeth

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The American Legion Post 17 Auxiliary held a day of honor and remembrance for service members who…

SFC Patrick Adkins salutes during the posting of colors at the Memorial Day event at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.

Georgetown holds Memorial Day service

Dan Cook

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The traditional Sussex County Memorial Day service was held May 24 on the Circle in Georgetown. The…

Lewes remembers fallen heroes on Memorial Day

Bill Shull

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American Legion Post 17 in Lewes honored America's fallen veterans with its annual Memorial Day…

Milton VFW hosts Memorial Day ceremony

Ryan Mavity

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Milton VFW Post 6984 held its annual Memorial Day ceremony May 25, as citizens and veterans…

American Legion Post 5 hosts Memorial Day ceremony

Chris Flood

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Rain may have pushed it inside, but American Legion Henlopen Post 5 hosted its annual Memorial Day…

Gay Women of Rehoboth host Memorial Day ceremony

Chris Flood

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The Gay Women of Rehoboth hosted its annual Memorial Day wreath-laying event May 25, honoring…

Scammers hatch new schemes with help from AI

Jim Paterson

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The woman, a retired teacher, was smart and tech-savvy. She was recently divorced, met a man online…

Sussex AMVETS Post 2 holds Memorial Day ceremony

Ellen McIntyre

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The David C. Dolby Sussex AMVETS Post 2 in Long Neck held its annual Memorial Day ceremony May 25,…

Musical theatre ensemble spring showcases set May 27…

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The Milton Theatre will present its Musical Theatre Ensemble spring showcase performances at 7 p.m…

Clear Space Theatre donates $3,200 to Children'…

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Children’s Beach House recently received a donation of $3,241 from Clear Space Theatre,…