Cape Life

Local writer’s World War II novel to be released in May

1 month ago
Local writer Steven A. Holmes announced the forthcoming release of “Black Messiahs,” a historical...

Rehoboth Beach community gathers in the spirit of unity

Chris Flood
1 month ago
Rehoboth Beach Main Street hosted its 31st annual Community Unity Dinner Dec. 7 at the Rehoboth...

Baywalk tree lights up Dewey Beach

Dan Cook
1 month ago
The Lighthouse Dewey Beach hosted the annual Dewey Beach Tree Lighting Dec. 6, on the TJ Redefer...

Holiday arts and crafts in new venue for Milton...

Pam Bounds
1 month ago
The Holly Festival in Milton this year will be a little different for me. In times past, I was...

Author R.F. Eisen to sign World War II novel Dec. 13

1 month ago
Browseabout Books will host author R.F. Eisen for a signing of his latest novel, “Only You,” from 1...

Holiday House Tour kicks off merrymaking in Lewes

Deny Howeth
1 month ago
Historic Lewes welcomed guests Dec. 6 for the 2025 Holiday House Tour of Lewes. Ten private homes,...

Parkinson’s support group choir to perform Dec. 18...

1 month ago
The Parkinson's Education and Support Group of Sussex County will present a free choral concert...

Milton students decorate trees for Christmas in Mill...

Ryan Mavity
1 month ago
Students from Milton’s three schools decorated Christmas trees in Mill Park Dec. 6. The event,...

Cape Gazette readers find paradise in Sint Maarten

1 month ago
Joy Murray and Barbara Mollino recently escaped to Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in...

Courageous Hearts helping to connect veterans and ...

Louis J. Leto
1 month ago
When a group of veterans woke up early on a recent Saturday morning, they thought they were going...

Christmas magic fills Sussex County courtroom

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
Schoolchildren who filled the jury box and public gallery erupted in cheers and rang bells when...

Holiday food drive donations accepted thru Dec. 31

1 month ago
The Beach Babes Walk Club, a growing women’s social walking group founded by Camryn Laterza and...

Browseabout book club meetings continue Dec. 13

1 month ago
Browseabout Books announced its Words That Bleed book club will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday,...

Father, son find healthy habit in Atlantic

Kevin T. Conlon
1 month ago
The temperature had climbed to 37 degrees under overcast skies that a short time earlier had...

Milton Garden Club to exhibit at Holly Festival Dec. 13

1 month ago
The Milton Garden Club will offer an array of fresh greens from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the annual...

Lewes Lions welcome district governor

1 month ago
The Lewes Lions Club hosted Gail Krebs, district governor of the Delaware Lions, at its November...

Lewes Rehoboth Moose donation supports local CHEER...

1 month ago
Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge 646 recently donated $1,000 to CHEER Inc. The funds will be divided...

Arrival of ducks and geese highlights festive season

Alice Mohrman
1 month ago
New arrivals show up every day. My mittens and binoculars are my favorite accessories. Last week,...

Cape Henlopen Elks host Veterans Day dinner

1 month ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 in Lewes hosted a Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 11 to thank its...

Friends, memories, and the Cape Gazette abroad

1 month ago
Nancy Schaefer and seven friends explored the Amalfi Coast, visiting Sorrento, Positano, and Capri...

Friends of Lewes library to host holiday sale Dec. 13

1 month ago
The Friends of the Lewes Public Library will host an Old and New holiday sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m...

World AIDS Day commemorated with candlelight walk,...

Dan Cook
1 month ago
The Rehoboth Beach World AIDS Day walk and service of remembrance was held Nov. 30, giving the...

Pearl Harbor historian to sign books Dec. 20

1 month ago
Browseabout Books will host a signing event with Mark Stille, author of “Pearl Harbor: Japan's...

Lewes Lights annual holiday decor tour begins Dec. 5

1 month ago
Lewes Lights, a free holiday light tour of decorated homes and businesses in and near Lewes, will...

Milton welcomes Santa at annual parade

Dan Cook
1 month ago
The town of Milton held its annual Christmas parade Dec. 3. Thousands of people lined Union and...

Three centenarians celebrate together for Georgetown...

1 month ago
A remarkable celebration was held Nov. 2 at the Millsboro Fire Hall banquet room as Samuel W...

Satirical news sweeps Delmarva

Maya Yngve
1 month ago
The Boardwalk Barker is fetching headlines with questionable sources. This website with satirical...

The Gazette goes to Galápagos

1 month ago
This past spring, Renata Andreani and Tom Donovan set sail with Quasar Expeditions to the Galápagos...

Sussex Preservation Coalition to host forestry...

1 month ago
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Lewes Public Library...

Trees of Cheer brings holiday spirit to those in need

Bill Shull
1 month ago
Lisa Kimmel and Bobbi Pedrick were picking out pink ribbons and mini disco balls to decorate their...

Nonprofit agency hosts community gathering for...

1 month ago
Thanksgiving Day in Delaware was filled with compassion and partnership as First State Community...

Scouts construct theatrical set piece for ...

1 month ago
The 2025 performances of “The Nutcracker” classic holiday ballet, presented by the Milford-based...

Thousands enjoy Rehoboth Hometown Christmas Parade

Chris Flood
1 month ago
Temperatures may have dipped to near freezing after the sun set, but thousands of people still...

Dewey Business Partnership spreads cheer with tree...

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
The Dewey Business Partnership held its annual Dewey Beach Christmas tree-lighting event at Fifer’s...

Community rallies for Katie Arietta

Dan Cook
1 month ago
Nicola Pizza and the local community came together Nov. 19, to give Katie Arietta a giant village...

Blessings for Badges feeds first responders on...

Dan Cook
1 month ago
As families got together for a hot meal on Thanksgiving, many first responders and police officers...

Community book club hosts talk with local author

1 month ago
Local writer Deb Griffin spoke with reading enthusiasts during a Nov. 12 author talk held at the...

Historic Lewes celebrates volunteers at annual...

1 month ago
Historic Lewes celebrated the incredible talents of its many supporters during an annual Volunteer...

Beachcombers Corvette Club celebrates 25 years

1 month ago
The Beachcombers Corvette Club of Southern Delaware celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Nov. 6...

Lunch group supports Ocean Waves Quilt Guild

1 month ago
Lunch With a Purpose Coastal Delaware members gathered Nov. 5 at Signatures at Bayside in support...

Community representatives deliver donations to...

1 month ago
Members of the Good Neighbors Club at the Vines of Sandhill recently delivered two carloads of...

Sussex Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home in...

1 month ago
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home in Laurel Nov. 19, celebrating another...

Teen volunteers to offer free gift wrapping at...

1 month ago
Teen volunteers from the Lewes Public Library and Cape Henlopen High School’s National Honor...

Cape Gazette pride flows along the Rhône

1 month ago
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...

1 month ago
Members of the Delmarva Leathernecks Foundation recently gathered to celebrate the 250th birthday...

Rehoboth’s holiday tree is bigger and brighter than...

Chris Flood
1 month ago
Thousands of people braved near-freezing temperatures and strong wind to help Rehoboth Beach kick...

Delaware Botanic Gardens to host annual meeting Dec. 5

1 month ago
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

1 month ago
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County Inc. invites all to...

Restored coast artillery gun installed at Fort Miles...

Terry McGovern and Will Short
1 month ago
The Fort Miles Historical Association recently announced the return of a historic 155mm GPF coast...

Miscalculation prompts desperate turkey trot

Kevin T. Conlon
2 months ago
As the morning frost slowly cleared from my pickup truck windshield at 6:03 a.m., Nov. 24, I...

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 holds Thanksgiving...

Dan Cook
2 months ago
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 held its annual community Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 23, at...

Reading the Gazette under Cayman skies

2 months ago
Anna, Susan, and Bruce Kamich enjoyed the tranquil beauty of the East End of Grand Cayman, where...

Cape High teacher to discuss latest novel Dec. 3

2 months ago
The Lewes Public Library will welcome author Michael Kardos for a discussion and signing of his...

‘Bayside Bonnie’ turns 105

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
Bonnie McCarthy, known to her Dewey Beach neighbors as Bayside Bonnie, turned 105 Nov. 16. She...

St. Peter’s Lewes to host inaugural holiday bazaar...

2 months ago
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

2 months ago
Epworth United Methodist Church will host Breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, in the...

Unique Minds Changing Lives holds food giveaway

Dan Cook
2 months ago
A little bad weather didn’t hinder Unique Minds Changing Lives Inc. from having its fourth annual...

Local teen author Castellanos to sign books Dec. 7

2 months ago
Browseabout Books will host a signing event with 17-year-old local author Máximo César Castellanos...

Meet the man who completed the Mamba 100 ... twice

Aaron R. Mushrush
2 months ago
In an outstanding testament to the abilities of the human body, local trainer and long-distance...

AARP Delaware honors Bethany volunteer for community...

2 months ago
AARP Delaware recently announced Ted Spickler of Bethany Beach was honored with its 2025 Andrus...