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Traveler Series
Local seniors take the Cape Gazette to Costa Rica
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Members of the Lewes Senior Activity Center recently traveled to Costa Rica, bringing along a copy...
Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
Rehoboth paved its streets 100 years ago
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of paved roads in Rehoboth Beach. According to a July 17,...
Saltwater Portraits
CJ Norton enjoys a life of saves on the beach and pitch
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An outstanding goalie in soccer may often hear that they save more than a religious figure or unit...
People in Sports
Sports rules and regulations go from serious to silly
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Knick-Knacker - Caravel Academy softball coach Randy Johnson (School Lane - Cape kid) was suspended...
Editorial Cartoon
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Community Photo Showcase
Fast Food
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A ruby throated hummingbird enjoys nectar from a Major Wheeler Honeysuckle vine in Walter Mazur’s...
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No matter the weather, most dogs love to breathe in the fresh air during a car ride.
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Golf simulator now available at Dave Marshall Tennis
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A new golf simulator business is up and running in the Cape Region. Dave Marshall, southern...
Traveler Series
Iceland’s Skógafoss leaves a lasting impression on Cape Gazette traveler
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Marianne Zweig of Lewes is an avid reader of her Cape Gazette , and she recently took her sense of...
Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
The Dead Sea of Delaware
Nick Roth
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A headline from June 27, 1925, reads, “No money for Rehoboth Bay.” The story that followed outlined...
The Art of Aging
Balance is everything — especially as we age
Jim Paterson
5 days ago
So, is it ever OK to mock a sweet, elderly woman, helplessly lying on the floor with what might be...
Cape Flavors
Cooking class is standout event during cruise abroad
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5 days ago
I’ve just returned from a three-week trip around the United Kingdom, most of it onboard a beautiful...
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Editorials
Editorials
John Brady: A big heart who wanted to help everyone
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The following editorial was written by Cape Gazette reporter Bill Shull, a longtime friend of...
Editorials
Charlotte King deserves high honor
1 week ago
From founding the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice to leading the Delaware League of...
Editorials
Every vote counts in District 20
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All eyes are on the District 20 special election to fill the vacated seat of Stell Parker Selby in...
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Lifeguards sprang into action at IR Inlet
Michael Zeik
1 day ago
Our family and neighbors recently went to the south side beach of the Indian River Inlet. The water...
Letters to the Editor
End Kidney Deaths Act would save many lives
Amy Stiefel-Fresh
1 day ago
Nearly 2,400 people in Delaware are on dialysis, dying at a rate of 22% annually. I would like to...
Letters to the Editor
Lewes Beach has serious safety issues
Deirdre Taylor
1 day ago
The following letter is in response to “Lewes Beach belongs to everyone” by Juliet Bercaw,...
Letters to the Editor
Receiving tax refund is monumental task
Joe Matthews
1 day ago
I am writing to describe the terrible treatment I’m getting from the Delaware tax office. I can’t...
Letters to the Editor
Commending Lewes for beach recycling program
Greg Raschdorf
1 day ago
I wish to commend the City of Lewes for its initiation of a pilot program for recycling on the...
Letters to the Editor
Lewes Beach belongs to everyone
5 days ago
Mark Lyman's recent letter proposing that only Lewes Beach homeowners, their guests and certain...
Letters to the Editor
School district’s request is befuddling
Joe Dikdan
5 days ago
Please correct me if I don’t understand the “new” math the school district is proposing. In March...
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Commentary/Politics
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Access to early education is essential
Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay
1 day 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
1 week ago
Hope can be hard to find. We are bombarded with images of starving children in Gaza. Ukraine is on...
Commentary
Recognizing the power and promise of Social Security
C. Wendell Alfred
2 weeks ago
The vital lifeline used for housing, groceries, gas, and other everyday necessities is about to...
Commentary
Financial literacy shapes a prosperous future
Jeff Hilovsky
3 weeks ago
Delaware has taken a decisive step toward securing the financial well-being of its citizens by...
Commentary
Marine biologist explains Cape Region’s jellyfish boom
Gisele Muller-Parker
3 weeks ago
In the past few weeks, an exceptional number of jellyfish have been observed in and around Lewes...
Commentary
New law protects manufactured home owners
Erin Lee
4 weeks ago
Leased-land homeowners in Delaware will soon benefit from stronger protections with the passage of...
Commentary
Scouting offers leadership skills corporate America is looking for
J. Ray Teat
1 month ago
The programs of Scouting America are more relevant today than ever before. About 84% of current...
Commentary
Should teachers get to pick their own evaluations?
Tanya Hettler
1 month ago
A bill sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, Senate Bill 165, titled “An act to amend Title 14 of the...
Commentary
Prioritizing men’s mental health saves lives
John Russum
1 month ago
As June comes to an end, so does Men’s Mental Health Month, but the importance of the message must...
Commentary
We’re done admiring the problem
Katie Dodge Gillis
1 month ago
Recently, I was listening to a fireside chat with Matthew Heckles, Delaware’s new director of...
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Recent Blogs
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We have SO many chances in life to name things. Towards the beginning, God tasked Adam with naming...
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Seasons of Blog (700th Post Today!)
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Trivial Pursuits
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Steve and I don’t frequent trivia nights in bars and restaurants. I maintain it’s because we want...
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Core Beliefs
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As if life wasn’t complicated enough. Nowadays, it’s not just about the general condition of our...
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