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Dual purpose

Jim Paterson

Apr 29

Recent Columns

Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
Royal Packing Co. thrived in downtown Milton

1 hour ago

Royal Packing Company was once a prominent feature of downtown Milton. Standing in the area of the...
Weather Picture
Sideways smiley face

7 hours ago

A triple conjunction between the crescent moon, bright Venus, and less-bright Saturn looks like a...
Saltwater Portraits
Cait Pinkleton is an American Discovery Trail angel

Chris Flood

10 hours ago

Depending on the route taken, an American Discovery Trail hiker will walk between 4,800 and 5,000...
People in Sports
Ice bag becomes swag for injured freshman Emmilyn Swope

13 hours ago

Dislocated and mislocated - Emmilyn Swope has an effervescent personality. She is a freshman two-...
Editorial Cartoon
Dual purpose

Jim Paterson

14 hours ago
Community Photo Showcase
Clash of the Titans

1 day ago

The Cape Gazette has received hundreds of amazing photographs since rolling out the Community...
Traveler Series
Exploring the wonders of Sabino Canyon with the Gazette

3 days ago

Red and Barb Moulinier of Rehoboth Beach recently visited Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona—a...
Golf
Cape golf team goes into spring break with another signature win

Fritz Schranck

3 days ago

The Cape Henlopen High School golf team brought its 2025 season record to 9-1 with its April 17...
Outdoors
MRIP, here we go again

Eric Burnley

3 days ago

The 2024 Marine Recreational Information Program info is out, and it is as bad as all the other...
Weather Picture
Spring break at the beach

4 days ago

Many people off work and school for spring break enjoyed the warm weather April 22 by spending the...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
The Eagles focus on defense

Sumner Spence

4 days ago

In the first round of the NFL draft, the Eagles traded up one position to 31, and drafted Jihaad...
Working It Out
Working it out in a new hometown

Kevin T. Conlon

4 days ago

After graduating from St. Bonaventure University and taking my first job as a reporter at the...

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Editorials

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor
SOAH responds to criticism of Rehoboth rally

Allan Slan

14 hours ago

Michael Shockley, in his April 25 letter, voiced his displeasure at the permission given by the...
Letters to the Editor
AmeriCorps allowed me to serve Sussex

Alex Tran

14 hours ago

Approximately 1,300 Americans served Delaware through AmeriCorps last year. This federal agency...
Letters to the Editor
Drivers should prioritize safety, patience

Anna Isliarik

15 hours ago

I'm writing to share an experience I had today that highlights a contrast in driving styles, and...
Letters to the Editor
Rehoboth shouldn’t allow protest on holiday weekend

Michael Shockley

4 days ago

Shame on Rehoboth Beach government leaders. For years, events in Rehoboth Beach were postponed to...
Letters to the Editor
No home business in basement

Jean Kissane

4 days ago

I oppose any home business in a basement. Zoning is what keeps Lewes wonderful. Rent a space for...
Letters to the Editor
Reader expresses concern about crossovers

Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer

4 days ago

With the upcoming completion of the southbound Route 1 bridge at Route 16, I’m concerned about all...
Letters to the Editor
New option for homeowners to avoid tangled titles

Wendell Alfred and George Meldrum

4 days ago

Planning ahead for the transfer of your property is one of the best gifts you can give your family...

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Commentary/Politics

Commentary
It’s time for elected officials to protect children from lead poisoning

Maria Matos

14 hours ago

Sometimes, elected officials in Delaware are able to make everyone on both sides of an issue happy...
Commentary
Why Sussex County should reject Cool Spring Crossing

Joseph A. Pika

4 days ago

In November 2024, the public rendered a judgment on the county’s policy of unrestrained growth and...
Commentary
Volunteers’ worth is priceless

Dr. David Tam

1 week ago

Fred Rogers once said, “Always look for the helpers.” In times of adversity, the quote is a...
Commentary
A history of Earth Day in Delaware

Delaware DNREC

2 weeks ago

The following article appeared in the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and...
Commentary
Cuts highlight need for responsible financial stewardship

Rep. Tim Dukes and Rep. Jeff Spiegelman

3 weeks ago

The federal government announced it is withdrawing approximately $12 billion worth of public health...
Commentary
DNREC secretary: Clean energy is the solution for high energy bills

Greg Patterson

4 weeks ago

High energy bills in Delaware are a problem. But clean energy policies are not the cause, and...
Commentary
Food banks urgently need help

Cathy Kanefsky

1 month ago

The Food Bank of Delaware, and other food banks across the country, are facing challenges. The U.S...
Commentary
H. Albert Young’s ‘Herculean task’ in the Delaware companion case to...

Ronald K.L. Collins

1 month ago

“It seems I have a Herculean task to perform in attempting to add to what has already been...
Commentary
Advancing ideas into action and policies that ensure student success

Julia Keleher

1 month ago

Recently, Gov. Matt Meyer released his transition report, which presented bold ideas for...
Commentary
The culture of giving in Delaware

Charlie Vincent

1 month ago

Philanthropy in Delaware is at a pivotal moment. Our state is home to hundreds of nonprofits...

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Recent Blogs

Chicken Jockeys!

Elise Seyfried

13 hours ago

I’m a veteran children’s theatre performer, quite familiar with the tradition of audience...

For the Plot

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

As a writer (and reader), I’m much more intrigued by character development than clever plot twists...

Have an E-meal for Earthday

dorothy_greet

1 week ago

Grab some potatoes, sweet or white. Pop them in the oven. Let them bake for an hour or so till soft...

The Empress of Ice Cream

Elise Seyfried

2 weeks ago

As a soi-disant essayist, I crank out my little 500-worders every week. I don’t kid myself that any...

Going Once, Going Twice

Elise Seyfried

3 weeks ago

I think it’s probably accurate to estimate that I have entered the fourth and final quarter of My...

Local Dialect(ic)

Elise Seyfried

4 weeks ago

This week I celebrate finally learning the name of something I’ve been living with forever (no, not...

Artistic Licensing

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

If you have ever asked yourself: “What artistic genius designed the iconic logo for Chupa Chups...

The Ticketmaster

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

Steve and I are heading up to NYC for a special performance by comedian Mike Birbiglia this Friday...

Everyone Will Be Famous for 10 Seconds

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

“Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” –Andy Warhol The celebrity A-list sure is a firehose of...

Baby Magic

Elise Seyfried

1 month ago

Excuse me for basking. We Seyfrieds are currently enjoying being in the golden glow of Babyland...

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