Cape Life

Children’s Beach House recruits three skilled trustees

6 months ago
Children’s Beach House recently announced the appointments of Jeff Fried, Ernie Lopez and Jaideep...

Neighbors learn about Black farmers’ history in...

6 months ago
The Tidewater Landing community near Lewes hosted a panel discussion May 4 including...

‘Tell-Tail-Heart’ moment ends well

Kevin T. Conlon
6 months ago
I was walking through our yard after putting the garbage can out at the curb when I noticed a...

Sussex Preservation gala nets funds for Inland Bays

Ted Pfirrmann
6 months ago
The Sussex Preservation Coalition held its Green Gala fundraiser May 14 at the Clubhouse at Baywood...

Sussex County Memorial Day Celebration set May 25

6 months ago
The traditional Sussex County Memorial Day Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 25, on...

South Coastal Delaware AARP Artisans Fair set May 24

6 months ago
The South Coastal Delaware AARP Artisans Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 24...

Maritime Day brings nautical lovers to Lewes

Bill Shull
6 months ago
Sharon and Josh Blumental made their way down the ramp of the Lightship Overfalls after touring the...

Sisterhood Book Club focuses on healthy living

6 months ago
Know Your Numbers was the theme for the Sisterhood Book Club’s recent gathering with a focus on...

Racial justice alliance leaders speak to local...

6 months ago
Eastern Sussex Democrats met May 7 and hosted Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice...

Falk promoted to Eagle Scout

Bill Shull
6 months ago
Confidence and kindness. James Falk Jr. said those are two of the most important things he learned...

Lord Baltimore Lions learn about diabetes alert dogs

6 months ago
Lord Baltimore Lions Club members enjoyed a special program at their April meeting at Mac’s...

Greater Lewes Foundation celebrates 25 years

Bill Shull
6 months ago
The Greater Lewes Foundation is celebrating a quarter-century of fulfilling its mission to make...

SummerScape outdoor events begin June 11 at Lewes...

6 months ago
The Lewes Public Library will kick off SummerScape 2025, a live performance series celebrating...

Del-Mar-Va Council names new scouting executive

6 months ago
The Scouting America Del-Mar-Va Council in Dover recently announced J. Ray Teat was selected as...

Cape school district, Beebe, Soundcheck collaborate...

Ellen McIntyre
6 months ago
The Cape Henlopen School District and Beebe Healthcare collaborated with Soundcheck Prevention...

Lewes in Bloom Garden Plant and Flea Market sale set...

6 months ago
Lewes in Bloom will hold a Garden Plant and Flea Market sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May...

Children’s Beach House names new controller

6 months ago
Children’s Beach House announced Tara Wisely of Lewes has joined its finance department in the new...

Spoonie remembered at second local benefit

6 months ago
Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle gathered to celebrate his life May 13 at Nicola...

Reading the Gazette in the cloud forests of Machu...

6 months ago
Peggy McCloskey of Lewes had the joy of sharing her favorite newspaper with 12 friends from across...

Local DAR chapter to host annual wreath-laying...

6 months ago
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Col. David Hall Chapter will host a...

Meyer, other VIPs speak at Washington Blade party

Ted Pfirrmann
6 months ago
The Washington Blade held its 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party May 16 at the Blue Moon in Rehoboth...

Shoe drive to benefit postvention services for...

6 months ago
DJ’s Alliance is holding a shoe drive fundraiser throughout the month of June with the support of...

Rehoboth Beach’s bulk trash is full of treasures

Chris Flood
6 months ago
Rehoboth Beach held its annual bulk trash pickup over the course of the past two weeks, and an...

Rehoboth library hosts inaugural Seeds ‘n' Reads events

6 months ago
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library welcomed 100 residents and visitors at its inaugural Seeds ‘n’...

Bake sale raises funds for Maull House in Lewes

6 months ago
The Daughters of the American Revolution Col. David Hall Chapter held a bake sale and open house...

Hibernians hold Irish Spring Fling fundraiser

6 months ago
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held their annual Irish Spring Fling May 4, at St. Edmond Parish...

Lunch group supports Red Bird Legacy Foundation

6 months ago
Lunch with a Purpose Coastal Delaware held a gathering March 5 at Signatures at Bayside in...

Children’s Beach House recognizes volunteers

6 months ago
Children’s Beach House recently welcomed its volunteers for an evening of celebration and...

AARP survey reveals Delaware residents’ concerns

6 months ago
AARP Delaware recently released new research that examines how Delawareans age 45 and older feel...

Author to sign new crime thriller May 31

6 months ago
Browseabout Books will host author Marc Avery for a signing of “Discipline,” from 1 to 3 p.m.,...

Peace poles to be distributed in each county

6 months ago
Peace Week Delaware is celebrating 10 years of service to the state by donating up to 10 peace...

Italian Heritage Club donates to scholarship fund

6 months ago
The Italian American Heritage Club welcomed Marc Sterone of the Southern Delaware Education...

Clothing Our Kids receives $5,000 from Knights of...

6 months ago
Members of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Francis J. Desmond Council 13348 of Lewes recently...

Family Promise of Southern Delaware hosts annual brunch

Chris Flood
6 months ago
Family Promise of Southern Delaware held its third annual community brunch May 10, when it...

Lewes Lions hold vision screenings at Beach Babies...

6 months ago
Lewes Lions Club members recently held vision screenings for youngsters at Beach Babies Child Care...

Lighthouse foundation accepts supply donation from...

6 months ago
Home Depot near Lewes recently donated maintenance supplies to the Delaware River and Bay...

Women’s Club of Indian River tea benefits Read Aloud...

6 months ago
The GFWC Women’s Club of Indian River recently hosted a tea in support of Read Aloud Delaware...

Family Promise receives grant to help Delawareans...

6 months ago
Family Promise of Southern Delaware recently received a $20,000 grant from Clayton Homes, helping...

Outrigger canoe group: Hoe Pa’a!

Bill Shull
6 months ago
Hoe Pa’a means “paddle strong” in the native Hawaiian language. It is one of the rules that the New...

Broadwalk on the Boardwalk celebrates 15 years

Chris Flood
6 months ago
The sun was out and spirits were high for the 15th annual Broadwalk on the Boardwalk May 10 in...

The Gazette visits an iconic Tokyo intersection

6 months ago
Paula and James Vorndran took the Cape Gazette on an exciting adventure to Tokyo, Japan, where they...

Author event with Mary Alice Monroe set May 24

6 months ago
Mary Alice Monroe will sign copies of her new novel, "Where The Rivers Merge," from 1 to 3 p.m.,...

Vintage popcorn machine now on display at Georgetown...

6 months ago
The Historic Georgetown Association train station museum announced its most recent acquisition is a...

Junior Miss Sussex County raises funds for fight...

6 months ago
In keeping with her promise of helping local children during her reign as Junior Miss Sussex County...

Gold Rush brings plenty of smiles and wagging tails

Ted Pfirrmann
6 months ago
Golden retrievers strutted along the streets of Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach May 9-11, as the...

Local letter carriers drive to Stamp Out Hunger

Bill Shull
6 months ago
Among the pallets of flyers and cubbies of letters at the U.S. Postal Service’s Rehoboth Beach...

Law Enforcement United ride honors service and...

Ted Pfirrmann
6 months ago
Law Enforcement United made a pit stop May 9, at the Fairfield Inn outside Rehoboth Beach on a ride...

‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’ author to sign books May 25

6 months ago
Browseabout Books will host author and historian James T. Sears for a signing of “Queering Rehoboth...

Local fire departments receive pet oxygen mask...

6 months ago
The PL Cares Animal Lovers Group, comprising resident volunteers of the Peninsula Lakes community...

Advice on smart aging is plentiful, but beware of...

Jim Paterson
6 months ago
If you want to be old and smart, there’s plenty of advice. Sing in a choir or hum quietly to...

Millsboro couple celebrates wedding at Lewes library

6 months ago
Anthony L. Ball and Ama B. Aggrey were united in marriage April 22, at Lewes Public Library. The...

Pickleball party fundraiser to benefit local...

6 months ago
The Delaware 20th Representative District Democratic Committee will host an indoor pickleball party...

Cape Henlopen Elks continue projects supporting...

6 months ago
Continuing its support for those who served this country in military service, Cape Henlopen Elks...

Troop 95 enjoys weekend activities at Camp Arrowhead

6 months ago
Members of Boy Scout Troop 95 spent a February weekend at Camp Arrowhead on Rehoboth Bay. After...

Art, music and fun at Dewey Arts Festival

Ellen McIntyre
6 months ago
The Dewey Business Partnership held its annual Arts & Fun Festival May 10, in the Rusty Rudder...

Register by May 23 for Youth Fishing Tournament June 7

6 months ago
Families are invited to bring their kids to cast a line for a big fish in three of the First State’...

Rehoboth Elementary hosts annual Arbor Day celebration

6 months ago
Rehoboth Elementary School students, staff and members of the greater community gathered April 17...

Milton Lions Club donates to Camp Abilities Delaware

6 months ago
At its April meeting, the Milton Lions Club hosted guest speaker Shawn Musgrove from Camp Abilities...

Tracking in the bush with the Cape Gazette

6 months ago
A group of Gazette readers from the Lewes area recently embarked on a journey through South Africa...

Lewes Base Ball Club opens season against Talbot...

Ellen McIntyre
6 months ago
The Lewes Base Ball Club opened its 2025 home season May 3, with a doubleheader against the Talbot...