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Common ground

Jim Paterson

Jul 01

Recent Columns

People in Sports
From the archives: Fredman bruised and battered, peeled and scraped

Dave Frederick

2 hours ago

I survived a rollover accident July 5, 1999. A day later, I wrote the following column with purple...
Running
Wardian completes cross-country run July 1

Tim Bamforth

2 hours ago

Michael Wardian will finish his epic run across the United States at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand...
Editorial Cartoon
Common ground

Jim Paterson

2 hours ago
Steppin' Up To The Plate
When a state has more chickens than people…

Rehoboth Foodie

1 day ago

I always wonder about home cooks who buy shelf after shelf of cookbooks – then rarely refer to any...
Fishing Report
It’s the fish’s job to get off the hook

Rich King

1 day ago

Summer fishing is in full swing at the beach, the bays and offshore. There’s a lot going on in the...
The 19th Hole
Remembering Murphy’s Laws!

Gene Bleile

1 day ago

I am always on the lookout for interesting aspects of golf that most medium to high handicappers...
Garden Journal
Grow a pineapple in your garden with this heirloom tomato

Paul Barbano

1 day ago

Johann Georg Schröpfer was famous for performing seances using images of ghosts projected on smoke...
Traveler Series
Walking Hadrian’s Wall Path with the Cape Gazette in tow

1 day ago

In early May, Mary Louise and Tom York of Milton walked the Hadrian’s Wall Path for 6 ½ days with...
Celebrate Excellent Care
After weight-loss surgery, Beebe offers blueprint for healthy living

Ryan Marshall

2 days ago

Mike Killmon doesn’t hesitate when he says Tarek Waked, MD, saved his life. A Salisbury native who...
Saltwater Portraits
Cape grad focused on giving back

Melissa Steele

2 days ago

Krystle Gardner-Blackwell likes fighting for the underdog. In 2018, after a young Seaford girl was...
People in Sports
Play like it matters, but if you’re 12, it doesn’t

Dave Frederick

3 days ago

Wells quells yells - The Sunday morning club-a-dub-dub, steamy showdown between 2027 lacrosse girls...
Editorial Cartoon
As a rule…

Jim Paterson

3 days ago

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Editorials

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor
CAMP Rehoboth thanks the Lodge at Truitt Homestead

CAMP Rehoboth Board of Directors

3 hours ago

CAMP Rehoboth and its board of directors would like to wholeheartedly thank the staff and...
Letters to the Editor
Green Wilkinson is a true Republican

Judson Bennett

3 hours ago

It is my honor and pleasure to endorse Candice Green Wilkinson in the upcoming Republican primary...
Letters to the Editor
Practice fireworks safety this Fourth of July

William A. Weimerls

10 hours ago

From 1994 to 2021, there has been a 74.7% decrease in injuries per 100,000 pounds of consumer...
Letters to the Editor
Delaware NOW will work for women’s rights

Melissa B. Froemming

3 days ago

It's hard to find words to express the profound disappointment and anger I and my fellow members in...
Letters to the Editor
Bucchioni supports a true livable wage

Lois Powell

3 days ago

During COVID, many service workers were laid off due to businesses’ closings and bankruptcies. Some...
Letters to the Editor
SDARJ deserves kudos for Chantels concert

Diaz J. Bonville

1 week ago

To all Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice members, sponsors, organizers, volunteers,...
Letters to the Editor
Commending DJ at local car show

Patricia I. Quinn

1 week ago

Editor’s note: The following is in response to a letter about a local car show that appeared in...

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Commentary/Politics

Commentary
Great benefits for Delaware in SHORRE Act

Lori Brennan

3 days ago

Water is central to our lives in Delaware whether it’s the drinking water from the tap or the...
Commentary
We can be first state to connect every resident to internet

Britney Mumford

1 week ago

For generations, working Americans have been advised they’ll need a three-legged stool for...
Commentary
988 can save lives in Delaware

Dr. Joshua Thomas and Annie Slease, NAMI Delaware

1 week ago

Every year, millions of mental health emergency calls are made to 911 and other crisis lines. But,...
Commentary
Summer of Opportunity launches for Delaware’s youth

Mark Holodick

2 weeks ago

Education has seen many challenges over the past two years. Students and families have had to deal...
Commentary
Increasing school safety should be goal of lawmakers, budget writers

Rep. Danny Short

2 weeks ago

Following the tragic events at Robb Elementary in Texas, there has been a renewed emphasis on...
Commentary
Positive growth continues in Sussex County

Joseph T. Conaway

3 weeks ago

Things have continued to heat up since my last commentary on affordable housing. I attended a...
Commentary
All employees must have paid sick time

Eric Morrison

3 weeks ago

America is woefully behind when it comes to guaranteeing workers the benefits they deserve. As one...
Commentary
Body-worn cameras increase police accountability

TyeRae Grier

1 month ago

The Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team was traveling north on I-95 in Liberty County,...
Commentary
How Delaware can benefit from offshore wind

Brady Walker

1 month ago

Sussex County residents visiting local beaches this spring may have seen signs of progress for...
Commentary
One step forward, one step backward for environment

Center for the Inland Bays

1 month ago

On May 17, Sussex County Council passed an ordinance intended to better protect wetlands and...

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Recent Blogs

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Delaware Shore Summer League Week 4

meisenhour

23 minutes ago

June 30, 2022 Summer League Week 4 Elementary Division Thunder, lightning and rain got the league...

Fruit Soup for All

dorothy_greet

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meisenhour

2 weeks ago

June 16, 2022 Summer League Week 2 Elementary Division The Tides defeated the Dunes by a final of 2...

Pretty Is As Pretty Does

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I’ve been wondering lately, why some creatures (great/small) elicit “aawwws!” and others “eewwws...

Delaware Shore Happenings

Delaware Shore Summer League Week 1

meisenhour

3 weeks ago

June 9, 2022 Summer League Week 1 Elementary Division- On opening night in this division, the...

Cool Kid

Elise Seyfried

3 weeks ago

I was never one of the cool kids growing up. I know, shocker. That’s OK. I’ve (almost) gotten over...

Degrees of Difficulty

Elise Seyfried

3 weeks ago

Steve and I are marking my recent retirement from church with a short getaway to Ithaca, NY. Ithaca...

Build a Basic Bean Burger

dorothy_greet

1 month ago

Burger season has arrived! Let’s try something different. Let’s move meat off our plates and try a...

Wake Up, Starbucks!

dorothy_greet

1 month ago

No need to superglue your hand to anyone’s counter to protest a surcharge on plant-based milk—on...

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