Cape Life

MLK celebration booklet ad submissions due Dec. 23

14 hours 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
15 hours ago
The Fort Miles Historical Association recently announced the return of a historic 155mm GPF coast...

Miscalculation prompts desperate turkey trot

Kevin T. Conlon
1 day 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
1 day ago
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 held its annual community Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 23, at...

Reading the Gazette under Cayman skies

1 day 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

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

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

1 day 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

1 day 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
1 day ago
A little bad weather didn’t hinder Unique Minds Changing Lives Inc. from having its fourth annual...

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

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

AARP Delaware honors Bethany volunteer for community...

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

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

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

Elks hold Trunk-or-Treat event for local children

5 days 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
5 days ago
Every year for the holidays, the Harry K Foundation, Perdue Farms and the Food Bank of Delaware...

Savoring Italy with the Cape Gazette

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

Sussex Habitat for Humanity hosts annual Hope...

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

Cordrey Charities Holiday Party returns Dec. 5

5 days 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
5 days 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
6 days 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

1 week 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

1 week 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
1 week ago
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center held a brief anniversary celebration Nov. 17. The...

A voyage through frozen beauty with the Gazette

1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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...

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

Brittingham family honors departed loved one with...

1 week 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...

1 week 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
1 week 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

1 week 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...

1 week 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...

1 week 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...

1 week 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...

1 week 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
1 week ago
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute celebrated 25 years of helping marine...

Kickoff held for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

1 week 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

1 week 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
1 week ago
Over the course of three days and five sold-out seatings, the Village Improvement Association...

Invasive plant removal begins at Fourth Street...

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

Cape Gazette readers cruise the Rhine

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