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Decisions, decisions
Jim Paterson
Oct 17
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Recent Columns
Around Town with Pam
The Milton Theatre builds on history to create vibrant future
Pam Bounds
10 hours ago
My memories of the Milton Theatre go way back. As a child and young teen, I traipsed down the big...
Traveler Series
The Gazette visits the University of Oregon
1 day ago
Jennie Keith and Roy Fitzgerald of Lewes took the Cape Gazette on the road—posing with the Mighty...
Golf
Blue Hen Invitational set for Oct. 18-19
Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
The University of Delaware Lady Blue Hens women’s golf team hosts its 12 th annual Battle at the...
Outdoors
Conditions not ideal for Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen tournament
Eric Burnley
1 day ago
These are the results of the 19th annual Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen’s Tournament held the...
Choppin' Wood
With no replenishment coming, it’s the next storm I worry about
Chris Flood
2 days ago
Since 2009, there have been half a dozen large-scale beach nourishment projects along Delaware’s...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
A wake-up call for the Eagles
Sumner Spence
2 days ago
I hope this mini bye week for the Eagles is a big wake-up call for the whole team. The offense...
Cape Flavors
Bere berries are a surprising Scottish souvenir
Denise Clemons
2 days ago
One of my favorite souvenirs from my summer visit to the Orkney Islands of Scotland was a brown...
Athletes of the Week
Athletes of the Week Oct. 17
2 days ago
Jason Baker
This senior on the Cape cross country team opened up the season with a 52-...
People in Sports
There are no dead heats in cross country races
Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Dead heat - I was heading to JV field hockey when I saw there was a middle school cross country...
Running
Strong showing for Seahawks at Ugly Duckling Invitational
Tim Bamforth
2 days ago
The Ugly Duckling High School and Middle School Invitational was held Oct. 11, at Killens Pond,...
Editorial Cartoon
Decisions, decisions
Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Weather Picture
Whiskey Beach don’t run dry
2 days ago
Kenn Isakson captured this beautiful sunrise at Whiskey Beach in Rehoboth Beach Aug 24.
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Editorials
Editorials
Farmland preservation benefits the masses
2 days ago
The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced last week that it will acquire development rights...
Editorials
A lesson in land-use law
1 week ago
Judge Craig Karsnitz just taught everyone a lesson in property rights. The Sussex County Superior...
Editorials
Fee increase warranted for state parks
2 weeks ago
Delaware’s state parks are not just natural treasures; they are economic powerhouses and community...
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Fredman is a treasure for this community
Dan Toomey
2 days ago
My family and I have owned a home in Lewes since 2003. Since then, I have had the pleasure of...
Letters to the Editor
Teachers know what they need
Patricia Hocker
2 days ago
In response to the recent letter titled, “Educational system is failing Delaware children,” there...
Letters to the Editor
Dewey town manager thankful for RBVFC
Bill Zolper
2 days ago
As the Dewey Beach prepared for the recently nor’easter, nobody could foresee the terrific fire...
Letters to the Editor
What’s missing from land-use reform recommendations
Gail Van Gilder
2 days ago
While a number of excellent conservation recommendations were included thanks to the Herculean...
Letters to the Editor
Master-planned development better than by-right option
Tim Kriebel
2 days ago
Sussex County faces important decisions about growth, and Cool Spring Crossing offers a rare...
Letters to the Editor
Why hasn’t Meyer weighed in on Atlantic Fields?
Ray Gulino
2 days ago
It is conspicuously odd that we have not heard from Gov. Meyer regarding one of the largest...
Letters to the Editor
Cool Spring Crossing alternative may be lesser of two evils
Valerie Wood
2 days ago
A unique feature of the Cool Spring Crossing application, to build a residential planned community...
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Commentary/Politics
Commentary
Re-envisioning ethics in Delaware
Ron Chaney
5 days ago
Delaware is not immune from conditions that impact our government and our state as it strives to...
Commentary
Celebrating Hispanic heritage and community health in Sussex County
Dr. Fabricio Alarcon
1 week ago
With so much happening in the world today, it’s easy to lose sight of the deep connections that...
Commentary
Local journalism plays vital role in community
Chris Rausch
1 week ago
This week, Oct. 5-11, marks National Newspaper Week, a time to celebrate the vital role local...
Commentary
Village Volunteers does wonderful work for Cape Region’s seniors
Carol Stutts
2 weeks ago
Three years ago, I was seriously considering selling my house and moving to a senior-living...
Commentary
Hunting has benefits for participants and Delaware
Pat Emory
3 weeks ago
Since the state began tracking the number of hunting licenses sold in 1972, the total number of...
Commentary
Unknown sailors are buried near Lewes ferry terminal
Paul Kaminsky
1 month ago
Lewes is a historic town filled with many stories. One such story is that of the Unknown Sailors...
Commentary
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is worth funding
Dr. Destenie Nock
1 month ago
Last winter, more than 600,000 households in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and the...
Commentary
The battle against conflicts of interest
Bryan Shupe
1 month ago
During my time in the General Assembly, I have consistently been mindful of the potential for...
Commentary
Access to early education is essential
Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay
2 months ago
De laware can’t afford to wait to build a stronger early education system. If we are serious about...
Commentary
Real heroes don’t wear capes
Michael Short
2 months ago
Hope can be hard to find. We are bombarded with images of starving children in Gaza. Ukraine is on...
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Recent Blogs
Elise Seyfried
Slanguage Arts
Elise Seyfried
5 days ago
While I’m “hep” to the latest “lingo,” I know to stay in my conversational lane. Aiden has brought...
Elise Seyfried
Letting Them
Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
I may be the last living person who has yet to read Mel Robbins’ gigantic bestseller/attitude...
GO VEG
Eating “Upside down”
dorothy_greet
2 weeks ago
Once again, the aroma of spiced rice and vegetables fills our home. Monsieur Biebers is back in the...
Elise Seyfried
Scheduled Maintenance
Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
We love our mechanic, Dave at Flourtown Gulf. Great guy. He’s never made us feel (too) guilty when...
Elise Seyfried
Returning My Wisdom Package
Elise Seyfried
3 weeks ago
In my yoga class, I am often tasked with finding an inspirational reading for the end of our...
Elise Seyfried
Confessions of a Code-Switching Chameleon
Elise Seyfried
1 month ago
Lately I’ve been reflecting on my behavior—or rather, behaviors. While I do believe I have a strong...
Elise Seyfried
Ooh la Labubu
Elise Seyfried
1 month ago
Ever have a feeling your life is missing something? A mysterious "extra" that would elevate your...
GO VEG
MALFOOF for Dinner
dorothy_greet
1 month ago
Would that everyone were so lucky to have Monsieur Biebers prepare dinner, no ordinary dinner, but...
Elise Seyfried
Memory Palace
Elise Seyfried
1 month ago
This week marks the 20 th anniversary of my first manic episode (that I can identify as such). Just...
Elise Seyfried
Me Do It Myself!
Elise Seyfried
1 month ago
Forget the Founding Fathers’ 1776 document! Here is the true Declaration of Independence: “Me do it...
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County approves variance for accessory dwelling unit
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A snag created in a miscalculation by Milton-area homeowners was resolved Oct. 6, when the Sussex...
