Cape Life

Lewes sisters and the Gazette discover a Lewes abroad

12 hours ago
Sisters DeAnna Poling and Deb Hansen of Lewes visited Lewes in Sussex County, England, during a...

AmVets Post 2 makes sandwiches for the homeless

Ryan Mavity
14 hours ago
Members of AmVets Post 2 in Long Neck, in partnership with nonprofit Hope On Deck, raced the clock...

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

15 hours 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
22 hours 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 day 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 day 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 day 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
2 days 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...

2 days 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
2 days 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

3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days ago
School children who filled the jury box and public gallery erupted in cheers and rang bells when...

Holiday food drive donations accepted thru Dec. 31

3 days 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

3 days 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
4 days 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

5 days 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

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

Lewes Rehoboth Moose donation supports local CHEER...

6 days 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
6 days ago
New arrivals show up every day. My mittens and binoculars are my favorite accessories. Last week,...

Cape Henlopen Elks host Veterans Day dinner

6 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week ago
The Boardwalk Barker is fetching headlines with questionable sources. This website with satirical...

The Gazette goes to Galápagos

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

Sussex Preservation Coalition to host forestry...

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

Scouts construct theatrical set piece for ...

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

Thousands enjoy Rehoboth Hometown Christmas Parade

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

Historic Lewes celebrates volunteers at annual...

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

Beachcombers Corvette Club celebrates 25 years

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

Lunch group supports Ocean Waves Quilt Guild

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

Community representatives deliver donations to...

2 weeks 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...

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

Teen volunteers to offer free gift wrapping at...

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

Cape Gazette pride flows along the Rhône

2 weeks 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...

2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

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

Reading the Gazette under Cayman skies

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

‘Bayside Bonnie’ turns 105

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