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One Sussex scenario
Jim Paterson
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Recent Columns
Community Photo Showcase
Fox Takes Five
4 hours ago
A red fox pauses for a drink from a woodland pond at Lake Gerar in Bill Shull’s photo, blending...
Weather Picture
As above, so below
14 hours ago
Golden hour along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal — where the sun dips low, casting warm light over marsh...
Traveler Series
Savoring Italy with the Cape Gazette
2 days ago
Marti and David Garrett, along with the Cape Gazette, participated in an Italian Elegance Tour this...
Weather Picture
Core memory loading
2 days ago
It’s fishing fun on Dewey Beach in November for this father-and-son duo.
Golf
Junior golf association returning to Cape Region next spring
Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
The American Junior Golf Association returns to the Cape Region next spring. The Georgia-based...
Outdoors
Fishing license money goes toward worthy projects
Eric Burnley
2 days ago
I attended the Council on Recreational Fishing Funding in Dover Nov. 13. I have been a member of...
The Art of Aging
Volunteering adds value for both giver and recipient
Jim Paterson
3 days ago
Retirement justifies laziness, at least if you are to believe the humorous T-shirts in beachy...
Cape Flavors
Cranberry relish adds a vivid touch to the holiday table
Denise Clemons
3 days ago
We’ve all had the experience of watching (or hearing) a rumor become unstoppable. The topic of one...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
Eagles continue to be confusing
Sumner Spence
3 days ago
The Eagles won another defensive struggle over the Detroit Lions a the score of 16-9. The Eagles’...
Athletes of the Week
Athletes of the Week Nov. 21
3 days ago
Chase Ballinger A senior in the most successful class the Sussex Academy soccer program has ever...
People in Sports
Staying silent at football games is a tall order
Dave Frederick
3 days ago
Sounds of silence - It’s a tall order to ask a crowd of 50,000 rabid fans – many of whom have been...
Running
Youngsters lead field at Tunnel to Towers race
Tim Bamforth
3 days ago
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation came to Lewes Nov. 15, to host its annual 3.43-mile race...
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Editorials
Editorials
Long-overdue Family Court building restores dignity
3 days ago
The new Sussex County Family Court building certainly shines with fresh paint, clean sight lines...
Editorials
Growth demands real planning now
1 week ago
Sussex County Council’s decision to begin updating its comprehensive plan a year early is not just...
Editorials
Designing dreams deserves support
2 weeks ago
It’s always notable when people take the time to attend a school board meeting and speak up on a...
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Federal bill would hit Delaware hemp producers hard
Brandon Smith
3 days ago
As one of the owners of Dewey Beer, I feel a responsibility to speak out about a federal amendment...
Letters to the Editor
Sussex needs commercial development badly
Bernard Hanna
3 days ago
I am a Sussex County resident who is in favor of the Atlantic Fields project going forward. This...
Letters to the Editor
Berry open to funding for homeschoolers
Sanjay Ohri
3 days ago
Homeschooling in Delaware is growing at a tremendous rate, and the growth of Delaware homeschoolers...
Letters to the Editor
Atlantic Fields: Progress is inevitable
Michael Giesecke
3 days ago
Atlantic Fields has definitely become a sensitive topic lately. Some people are in favor of it,...
Letters to the Editor
Thoughts on gun safety for children
David Garrett
3 days ago
Eric Burnley, in his recent Outdoors column, advocates gun safety classes for elementary school...
Letters to the Editor
HB 255 risks jobs, investment, revenue
Michelle Parsons
3 days ago
Delaware has long earned its reputation as a stable, business-friendly state. Even when our...
Letters to the Editor
Cool Spring: Not just another checklist decision
Joseph A. Pika
6 days ago
Sussex County officials often have their hands tied when making decisions on proposed developments...
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Commentary/Politics
Commentary
Shaping Cape’s future together
Dr. Jenny Nauman
6 days ago
Since beginning the role of superintendent of the Cape Henlopen School District July 1, I have been...
Commentary
Meyer’s plan aligns with Beebe’s strategic initiatives
Dr. David Tam
1 week ago
Beebe Healthcare was honored to welcome Gov. Matt Meyer Nov. 12, as he presented Delaware’s...
Commentary
Real solutions to fix Delaware’s deficit
Rep. Bryan Shupe
1 week ago
In recent days, Delawareans have been asking a straightforward question: Where can the state cut...
Commentary
Rehoboth library needs public support
Patricia Welday
2 weeks ago
In an age of digital overload and shrinking public spaces, the local library remains one of the...
Commentary
New state office aims to save lives
Eric Morrison
3 weeks ago
Recently, in a packed room, Gov. Meyer publicly signed into law my House Bill 54, creating an...
Commentary
A plea for families amid rising DUI dangers
Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
1 month ago
Imagine a sudden phone call in the dead of night: a loved one, gone in an instant, stolen by a...
Commentary
Re-envisioning ethics in Delaware
Ron Chaney
1 month 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 month 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 month 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
1 month ago
Three years ago, I was seriously considering selling my house and moving to a senior-living...
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Recent Blogs
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6 days ago
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I Am All Connected
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1 week ago
I've been trying to choose an image that would convey my feelings about our interconnected humanity...
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Fade Out
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1 week ago
There I was, deep in YouTube World, when I found a TED talk called “The Four Phases of Retirement...
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Mirror Images
Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
I’m a big fan of symmetry. You know—balance, one might even say “matchy matchy” (tastefully done of...
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Multitalented
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3 weeks ago
I can say, with only a modicum of braggy, that I have been called “multitalented” on occasion...
GO VEG
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Tempting Fate
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1 month ago
I’m such a chicken that it’s honestly amazing I haven’t sprouted feathers. Even reading about the...
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Slanguage Arts
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1 month ago
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Letting Them
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1 month ago
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Scott Wagner, Keller Williams Realty
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Classic Home in Spectacular Location on Baltimore...
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Just Listed, a beautiful classic home where traditional meets coastal, offering a spectacular...
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PREMIUM LOT! Welcome to premier 55+ living in Independence! This charming ranch home is the perfect...
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Lewes
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6,500,000.00
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The Carrie Lingo Team
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Lewes
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Paul Townsend Team ~ Paul & Darlene Townsend, REALTORS®
English Countryside Charm in Schoolvue.
Rehoboth Beach
2,850,000.00
English countryside charm meets coastal cottage living in this exceptional home tucked within the...
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Lewes
600,000.00
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