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‘Happy Holidays’

Jim Paterson

Dec 10

Recent Columns

Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
Boosting Delaware’s holly industry in the 1950s

18 hours ago

It’s the Christmas parade time of the year and this photograph from the 1950s shows that the parade...
Community Photo Showcase
Eyes of a Hawk

20 hours ago

Tim Stuchlik of Milton sent in this image. “The cool weather brings out a multitude of birds to the...
People in Sports
Field of 2,600 marathon runners springs from a sea of selfies

Dave Frederick

1 day ago

Weirdly unexplainable - Some 2,600 brightly colored runners sprang from the sea at sunrise Saturday...
Editorial Cartoon
‘Happy Holidays’

Jim Paterson

1 day ago
Wine
Not a fan of wine clubs, generally speaking

John McDonald

2 days ago

I like these quotes: “The best wines are those we drink together” Maya Angelou wrote, “Independence...
Traveler Series
Reading the Cape Gazette at Stonehenge’s ring of standing stones

2 days ago

Not long ago, Cape Gazette readers Chris and Mike Kelly of Lewes enjoyed touring England &...
Our Senior Yearbook
A lesson learned on Christmas

Lisa Graff

2 days ago

“Some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to...
Around Town
Abandoned swing set brings back memories

Nancy Katz

3 days ago

l was visiting my grandchildren recently; the holidays are a great time of the year to catch up on...
Movie Review
‘Knives Out’ lays out familiar elements of ensemble murder mystery

Rob Rector

3 days ago

Two years ago, Kenneth Branaugh was lauded for bringing back the murder-mystery with his update of...
Traveler Series
Enjoying a luxurious stay at the Villa Laura with the Cape Gazette

3 days ago

Recently, this great bunch of Kings Creek Country Club members traveled to Tuscany, Italy. They...

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Editorials

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor
Be cautious with the Christmas tree

Sher Grogg

1 day ago

Too often, every year, the joyous holiday season becomes the setting of a nightmare and death. In...
Letters to the Editor
Don’t make such big deal over nativity

Karen Wilcha

1 day ago

In response to all those who have written to protest the removal of the nativity from Rehoboth...
Letters to the Editor
There must be a compromise on nativity

Frank A. Vitrano

1 day ago

Count me in as one of the many who aren’t thrilled with the lack of a nativity scene in downtown...
Letters to the Editor
Don’t bet the ranch global warming a hoax

John Sykes

1 day ago

Are you willing to bet your kids’ and their kids’ futures on the oil companies and their investors...
Letters to the Editor
Institute part of a nationwide organization

Don Flood

1 day ago

In his Dec. 3 letter, David Stevenson described the Caesar Rodney Institute as a group of “several...

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Commentary/Politics

Commentary
Action needed by all to begin reforms

Danny Short and Tim Dukes

4 weeks ago

So, here we are again - another controversy over another piece of legislation passed on the last...
Commentary
Remembrance of 11th hour of 11th day of 11th month

Richard L. Spencer

1 month ago

Veterans Day is observed in the United States on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month...
Commentary
We must protect tourism from offshore wind power

1 month ago

Beach lovers visit eastern Sussex County for the ocean, and a pristine view to the horizon is...
Commentary
Delaware laws pushing business over state lines

Ernie Lopez and Bryan Shupe

2 months ago

The craft brewing industry is a great asset to the State of Delaware. According to the Brewers’...
Commentary
State auditor strives for relevancy

Kathy McGuiness

2 months ago

As your state auditor, I promised to provide you regular updates on the steps and progress we are...
Commentary
Family separation: A tragic American tradition

Charlotte King and Vivienne Holt

2 months ago

Injustice toward children has been replayed many times in American history. Time magazine (July 22...
Commentary
Share the road as farmers harvest crops

June Unruh

3 months ago

It is harvest time again, and right now farmers are working extra hard to harvest crops that are...
Commentary
We may have missed kinder and gentler

3 months ago

The last time we got together journalistically, I was advocating for a kinder and gentler 2019. The...
Commentary
Delaware Health Resources Board is root cause of high healthcare costs

3 months ago

I believe you have to rethink your editorial opinion of Aug. 20 in support of the decision of the...
Commentary
Rep. Steve Smyk calls for revision of dog ordinance

3 months ago

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, has recently...

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Recent Blogs

Delaware Shore Happenings

2019 Shooting Stars Showcase, Richmond, Virginia

meisenhour

1 week ago

Results from the Shooting Stars Showcase 2019 Richmond, Virginia The U16 Riptides team from...

U19 Bayside Team

So Many Squash, So Little Time

dorothy_greet

1 week ago

Time to get scoopin’ if you want to taste all these sweet, delicious, fiber rich, nutrient dense...

Blog-a-Thon Reflections

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

Many of you (OK, a few of you. OK, I know I heard this question from SOMEONE) have asked me: how...

Goodwill Hunting

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

Just took a spin through the old bedroom closet and drawers, and I finally (regretfully) bagged up...

NaBloPoMo–No Mo?

Elise Seyfried

1 week ago

As I write this it is 6:19 AM. Besides nocturnal Steve and myself, not a creature is stirring in...

Listen Up!

Elise Seyfried

2 weeks ago

Great. Now that’s I’ve gotten used to the fact that my eyes are starting to go, my ears seem to be...

Packing It In

Elise Seyfried

2 weeks ago

It’s a common writer’s prompt: if you had to leave your house in five minutes, what would you bring...

Missing Dan Fogelberg

Elise Seyfried

2 weeks ago

He was what the New York Times, in his 2007 obit, called a “lyrical soft rocker,” and his albums...

My Sweet Resume

Elise Seyfried

2 weeks ago

It’s been many years since I’ve had to whip out a resume for a prospective employer to view, (not...

Cleared

Elise Seyfried

2 weeks ago

In preparation for helping with “Kid Writing” in Aiden’s class, I have just submitted the following...

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