Cape Life

Blood Bank to give festive T-shirts to donors thru...

2 months ago
During Thanksgiving week, Blood Bank of Delmarva is encouraging blood donations by providing...

Elks hold Trunk-or-Treat event for local children

2 months ago
The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge parking lot west of Lewes turned into a fanciful Halloween landscape...

Harry K Foundation, Perdue, Food Bank team up for...

Ryan Mavity
2 months ago
Every year for the holidays, the Harry K Foundation, Perdue Farms and the Food Bank of Delaware...

Savoring Italy with the Cape Gazette

2 months ago
Marti and David Garrett, along with the Cape Gazette, participated in an Italian Elegance Tour this...

Sussex Habitat for Humanity hosts annual Hope...

2 months ago
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual Hope Builders Breakfast Nov. 6, bringing...

Cordrey Charities Holiday Party returns Dec. 5

2 months ago
The 16th annual Cordrey Charities Holiday Party will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at...
Campus & Coast: UD research and news in Sussex County

UD Cooperative Extension offers turkey safety tips

Diane Oliver and Michele Walfred
2 months ago
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that around 90% of American households will serve a...

Volunteering adds value for both giver and recipient

Jim Paterson
2 months ago
Retirement justifies laziness, at least if you are to believe the humorous T-shirts in beachy...

World AIDS Day service set Nov. 30 in Rehoboth Beach

2 months ago
The community is invited to come together Sunday, Nov. 30, in Rehoboth Beach to mark World AIDS Day...

Cape Henlopen Elks hold Youth Soccer Shoot

2 months ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 recently hosted its Youth Soccer Shoot at Sandhill Fields in...

Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding gallops into 2026

Deny Howeth
2 months ago
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center held a brief anniversary celebration Nov. 17. The...

A voyage through frozen beauty with the Gazette

2 months ago
Dian and Dave Stein of Lewes sailed past the majestic Hubbard Glacier aboard the Viking Venus...

First State Community Action celebrates diamond...

Dan Cook
2 months ago
First State Community Action Agency celebrated 60 years of impact Nov. 17 at Delaware State...

Sneaker stampede: 18 wheels, one thousand heels

Bill Shull
2 months ago
What has 18 wheels and 1,000 sneakers? On Nov. 14, it was a tractor-trailer pulling up to Clothing...

Habitat for Humanity celebrates new home dedication...

2 months ago
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity celebrated a milestone Oct. 30, with the dedication of the first...

Brittingham family honors departed loved one with...

2 months ago
To commemorate the Oct. 15 birthdate of departed family member Gladys Brown, Brittingham relatives...

Cub Scout Pack 95 camps out at Cape Henlopen State...

2 months ago
Cub Scout Pack 95 from Georgetown spent the Oct. 24-26 weekend camping at the primitive youth...

Grass Roots Rescue holds annual gala

Dan Cook
2 months ago
Grass Roots Rescue, a local foster-based dog rescue in Milton, recently held its annual Heels and...

Author Jack Bartley to sign books in Rehoboth Nov. 30

2 months ago
Browseabout Books will host author Jack Bartley as he signs copies of “Smoke on the Water” and “...

Project Comfort blanket drive for seniors drop-offs...

2 months ago
This holiday season, the YMCA of Delaware is partnering with Project Comfort Inc., a nonprofit...

Delaware Hospice to host Festival of Trees Nov. 21...

2 months ago
Delaware Hospice will host its 38th Annual Festival of Trees showcase Friday to Sunday, Nov. 21 to...

Museum to host Rehoboth history presentations Dec. 4...

2 months ago
Local historian Paul Lovett will present a program on Rehoboth Beach history at 4 p.m., Thursday,...

Domestic violence awareness is AAUW meeting focus...

2 months ago
The AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at The Lodge at...

MERR celebrates silver anniversary at annual Finraiser

Chris Flood
2 months ago
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute celebrated 25 years of helping marine...

Kickoff held for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

2 months ago
Enthusiasm was high Nov. 8, as the Sussex GOP helped celebrate the kickoff of the Red Kettle...

Exploring Utah’s scenic wonders with the Gazette

2 months ago
Karen Ferguson, an avid Cape Gazette reader from Lewes, spent 10 days discovering the rugged beauty...

VIA stirs up holiday spirit at St. Nicholas Tea and...

Chris Flood
2 months ago
Over the course of three days and five sold-out seatings, the Village Improvement Association...

Invasive plant removal begins at Fourth Street...

2 months ago
Restoration work at the Fourth Street Preserve continues to move forward as members of the Delaware...

Eastern Sussex Republican Club to host Best Shot...

2 months ago
The Eastern Sussex Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m., Monday Nov. 17, at Delaware State Police...

‘The Jewish Cookbook’ online author talk set Nov. 19

2 months ago
The Lewes Public Library and Seaside Jewish Community will welcome co-authors Ilan Stavans and...

Nanticoke Indian Museum is an intriguing place to visit

Pam Bounds
2 months ago
At a recent driver's education class, I unexpectedly met a fascinating lady. We shared some stories...
Campus & Coast: UD research and news in Sussex County

Scientist Walks Into a Bar lecture to focus on deep...

Adam Thomas
2 months ago
Editor’s note: This column is a regular feature written by staff at the University of Delaware...

Elks dinner raises funds for breast cancer coalition

2 months ago
In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cape Henlopen Elks 2540 of Lewes hosted...

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians supports Food...

2 months ago
A delegation of 12 members from the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Celtic Cross Division 1,...

Cape Gazette readers cruise the Rhine

2 months ago
Priscilla Kinney of Lewes and Ginny Craig of Rehoboth Beach recently embarked on a memorable Rhine...

American Legion Post 28 honors veterans

Deny Howeth
2 months ago
Veterans and community members gathered Nov. 11 at American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro to honor...

Sussex County begins Caroling on The Circle food drive

2 months ago
Sussex County government officials announced the 42nd annual Caroling on The Circle will begin at 6...

American Legion Post 17 holds Veterans Day ceremony

Bill Shull
2 months ago
American Legion Post 17 in Lewes honored veterans from all branches of the military at its annual...

Flags for Heroes event honors veterans

Bill Shull
2 months ago
The Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary held its annual Flags for Heroes ceremony on Veterans Day. The event is...

Community ESL opens adult registration for winter...

2 months ago
Sussex County’s Community English as a Second Language Program’s fall 2025 semester concludes...

Milton Lions Club celebrates Veterans Day

Ryan Mavity
2 months ago
The Milton Lions Club celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 11 at Grace Church after cold, windy weather...

Baywood honors veterans Nov. 11

Dan Cook
2 months ago
The Baywood community celebrated neighborhood veterans during an association breakfast Nov. 11 at...

Veterans honored on windy, chilly day in Rehoboth Beach

Chris Flood
2 months ago
A few dozen veterans, family members of veterans and people who simply wanted to pay respects...

AmVets Post 2 honors veterans

Melissa Steele
2 months ago
Veterans gathered Nov. 11 at David C. Dolby Sussex AmVets Post 2 to honor those who served the...

Capt. Dave Diefenderfer retiring at month’s end...

Chris Flood
2 months ago
Capt. Dave Diefenderfer said he doesn’t want to retire from the Navy Reserve after 32 years...

Elks golf event raises $17K for veterans programs

2 months ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 held a charity golf tournament Oct. 1 to support funding for veterans...

Folds of Honor to recognize veterans at local golf...

2 months ago
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Folds of Honor Foundation will recognize three veterans with...

‘Every Bad Thing’ author to sign books Nov. 29

2 months ago
Author Shannon Gill Burnett will return to Rehoboth Beach to sign copies of “Every Bad Thing” from...

100 Women Who Care presents October donations to...

2 months ago
Members of 100 Women Who Care Southern Delaware recently gathered to present an award of $15,555 to...

Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue nets $22K at 1776...

2 months ago
Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue held its annual fundraiser Oct. 30 at 1776 Steakhouse in the Midway...

Deciduous trees provide bountiful harvest for...

Alice Mohrman
2 months ago
Cold autumn evenings bring forth brilliant reds and yellows as the leaves change daily across our...

Harry K Foundation to host Christmas Gala Dec. 13

2 months ago
The Harry K Foundation, dedicated to combating childhood hunger in Delaware, announced its 13th...

Sailing with the Gazette

2 months ago
Rehoboth Beach locals took their Cape Gazette on a grand adventure, cruising from Istanbul to...

GWFC Women’s Clubs donate to Lewes nonprofit

2 months ago
When the GFWC Middle Atlantic Region Annual Conference convened in Rehoboth Beach, the Women's Club...

14th RD Democrats to meet Nov. 12

2 months ago
The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, with Dr. David...

Browseabout book club meetings continue Nov. 9

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

Creativity meets craftsmanship at Rehoboth Art...

Deny Howeth
2 months ago
Rehoboth Art League hosted 30 juried artists, including 10 local artisans, representing a variety...

Hibernians host dueling pianos fundraiser

2 months ago
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Commodore Barry Division recently held a dueling pianos show and...

A roll of the dice benefits pet rescue

Bill Shull
2 months ago
The night before Halloween was a night to remember for people who came to Baywood Greens to support...

Local teen author wins International Latino Book Awards

2 months ago
Young author Máximo César Castellanos of Georgetown recently received gold and bronze medals at the...