Viewpoints

Two tales illustrate the best and, rarely, worst on...

Dennis Forney
10 hours ago
Ford took quickly to the proper way of drawing clear droplets of sweet from honeysuckle flowers. My...

Letter: On Memorial Day, honor those who served

The late Richard S. Stinger, submitted by his wife
18 hours ago
Memorial Day will soon be upon us. Many think of it as the unofficial beginning of summer and a...

Letter: Maybe bicycles should be licensed

James Meehan
18 hours ago
The state of the highways in lower Delaware is about 15 years behind the house construction times...

Celebrating those who help us remember

19 hours ago
This nation’s people, who value freedom so highly, hold a special place in their hearts for those...

Letter: Lewes library must face Villages of Five Points

Norm Field
19 hours ago
The Lewes Public Library Commission had the opportunity to build its new building at Five Points in...

Letter: Pooches in the Park a huge success

Georgia Tugend
21 hours ago
What a glorious afternoon it was in Lewes Canalfront Park May 18. The 7th Annual Pooches in the...

Bayview Avenue owners need protection

Penny Gerlach
21 hours ago
I think Bayview residents should have priority parking in front of our homes. We pay property taxes...

Bayview residents deserve permit parking

Shawn OMalia
23 hours ago
As homeowners on Bayview Avenue, we have had enough of the visitors who have no respect for the...

Another ode to spring in Sussex

Roz Gregor
1 day ago
Spring - that beautiful season is time to plant and make things grow. It’s about rebirth - and new...

‘Gone Green’

Chris Wildt
1 day ago

Join in Lewes Memorial Day Parade

Murt Foos
1 day ago
As President of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 and the wife of a veteran, I hold a special place...

Clear Space should work with planners

Mark Betchkal
1 day ago
On Oct. 12 2018, the Clear Space Theatre Company presented plans for a more than 25,000-square-foot...

A physician’s perspective on House Bill 140

3 days ago
Life expectancy in the U.S. is decreasing for the second year in a row, partly due to an increase...

Spring Fever alive and well in Lewes

Diane Dell
3 days ago
I know Viewpoints is used by many people to air their feelings about many things. I’ve often wanted...

Time for vigilance on highways and waterways

3 days ago
Just days before Memorial Day comes the news that a Rehoboth Beach man was struck and killed...

Route 16 light is our only safety valve

Tom Thunstrom
3 days ago
In response to Sec. Jennifer Cohan’s letter in the Cape Gazette May 14, I am curious to know if...

Take proposed rezoning back to Lewes planners

Ken Sosne
3 days ago
The following letter was sent to Lewes Mayor and City Council with a copy submitted to the Cape...

‘Bicycle Box Lunch’

Chris Wildt
4 days ago

Business signs positive; strong spring heading for...

Dennis Forney
1 week ago
The Kiplinger Letter for business forecasting touched base recently with AAA to gauge members’...

End of life options should be a basic right

Sturges Dodge
1 week ago
On May 8 I drove to Dover to testify for the first time before a legislative committee. The...

DelDOT: The law of unintended consequences

Steve Hyle
1 week ago
This headline, DelDOT to unveil first bicycle box at Dartmouth & Route 1, appeared in the May...

Fishers Cove request should be denied in Lewes

Andrew Campanelli, Eunice Henderson, Barbee Kiker, Janice Pinto, Doug Rock & Rick Spitzborg
1 week ago
On behalf of 26 households of concerned citizens from Rodney, Hoornkill, and the surrounding Lewes...

Raising a toast to Dogfish collaboration

1 week ago
When a few Dogfish Head entrepreneurs started brewing Shelter Pale Ale commercially back in 1995,...

Lewes officials implored to moderate plans

Bruce Chandler
1 week ago
The following letter was sent to Drew McKay and Lewes Planning Commissioners, with a copy...

Is the Cape Region to be the next Atlantic City?

Cornelius Sullivan
1 week ago
In light of the development of new hotels, and the approval of sports betting in Delaware, I must...

Response to the Commentary by Secretary Cohan:

Marc Anderson
1 week ago
While a data-driven approach is a valid way for researchers to assess many situations, one has to...

Lewes Public Library board: Scam and deceit

Robert Viscount
1 week ago
The Lewes Public Library commissioners have taken an underhanded approach in their attempt to claim...

‘Pay to Play’

Chris Wildt
1 week ago

Thanks to Cape Community from Myers

Alison Myers
1 week ago
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every voter who came out to vote in this...

Community Resource Center says thanks for Stamping...

1 week ago
We wish to extend our appreciation to all local friends and neighbors for donating nonperishable...

Milton Community Food Pantry thanks letter carriers

Milton Community Food Pantry
1 week ago
On May 11, letter carriers throughout the country held their 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food...

DelDOT makes data-driven decisions

Jennifer Cohan
1 week ago
During the Five Points Working Group Meeting on April 29, the issue of timing of the new grade-...

Internet as we know it could change forever

Andrew Ashburn
1 week ago
I am writing to you because I want to protect our open internet. Two years ago, the FCC under Ajit...

Regarding proposed improvements along Route 1

1 week ago
Having lived at Nassau Grove for 10 years, located at the intersection of Route 1 and Minos Conaway...

Be safe on our growing network of trails

1 week ago
The Cape Region’s growing network of trails is attracting residents and tourists alike. More people...

CHEA announces school board endorsements

Authorized by John W. Dean III
1 week ago
The Cape Henlopen Education Association, representing professional staff members of the Cape...

Thanks for Earth Day cleanup efforts

Kelly J. Sheridan
1 week ago
Just wanted to thank all the organizers and crews out cleaning our Sussex side streets for Earth...

Fraternal Order of Police expresses gratitude

Robert J. Schappert III
1 week ago
The membership of Fraternal Order of Police, Sussex County Lodge 2, would like to express its...

‘Boggy Blossoms’

1 week ago

Best family no stranger to changing road scenarios

Dennis Forney
2 weeks ago
DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan announced recently that the state is purchasing a tract of Best...

Broadkill crossovers must be repaired

Butch Marge
2 weeks ago
The Broadkill Beacon announced April 2019 that all degraded crossovers on Broadkill Beach would not...

Pick up litter every time you go for a walk

Ted Spickler
2 weeks ago
It was terrific to host Gov. Carney’s visit to Rehoboth Beach this week as he kicked off the new...

Keep the school districts accountable

Bette Brookshire-McGrath
2 weeks ago
I wish to express my absolute opposition to the proposed legislation allowing school districts in...

School board voting is easy and important

2 weeks ago
There is lots of discussion about making voting easier to engage more people in the democratic...

Appreciative of the change in siren protocol

Bette Goldman
2 weeks ago
I am writing in response to the Barefootin’ column in the Friday, April 26 edition of the Cape...

Collick talks the talk, walks the walk

2 weeks ago
I have witnessed firsthand William "Bill" Collick's commitment and enthusiasm for the success of...

Collick has a consistent track record

Linda Y. Sapienza
2 weeks ago
I am writing this letter to cheer for Bill Collick for a seat on the Cape Henlopen school board!...

Jackson will be a breath of fresh air for Cape

Janet Orlando
2 weeks ago
I am writing this letter to endorse Calvin Jackson for Cape Henlopen school board. Calvin will be a...

Jackson represents objectivity, new energy

Charlotte King
2 weeks ago
I have had the privilege of working with Calvin Jackson through several community organizations...

Myers leadership an asset to Cape board

Ryan and Alisha Fletcher
2 weeks ago
Dr. Alison Myers has been a strong voice for all members of the Cape Henlopen community, and she...