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Moms Demand Action hosts third annual event in Rehoboth
2 days ago
Despite steady rain, the Delaware Beaches Chapter of Moms Demand Action hosted its third annual Rehoboth Beach event June 6. Looking to end gun...
Cape student places third in statewide math poster contest
4 days ago
Cape High sophomore Rachael Bachman recently earned third place in a statewide math poster contest...
Fort Miles marks D-Day’s 81st anniversary
1 day ago
Will Short, the emcee of the Fort Miles D-Day memorial ceremony, asked the audience at the museum...
Historic steam locomotive to be restored for Lewes display
15 hours ago
The Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association has officially partnered with national...
Girls on the Run awards scholarships to graduating seniors
3 days ago
The Girls on the Run Delaware Inaugural Limitless Potential Alumni Scholarship was recently awarded...
Cape seniors awarded Darby Mowll, RN Nursing Scholarships
3 days ago
The Darby Mowll, RN Nursing Scholarship is awarded to Cape Henlopen High School seniors who have...
CERT volunteers help keep communities safe
23 hours ago
The Four Seasons at Belle Terre community held its monthly Community Emergency Response Team...
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Traveler Series
The Gazette enjoys Thanksgiving in the Dominican Republic
1 day ago
Barbara Woods and Harris Marx spent a week in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, celebrating...
Around Town with Pam
Reflections on 40+ years exhibiting at St. Peter’s Art Show
Pam Bounds
2 days ago
St. Peter's Art Show began the summer of 1966, when I had just graduated from Milton High School...
Traveler Series
Cape Gazette readers explore Norway’s wonders
4 days ago
Cape Gazette subscribers Pat and John Miller recently caught up on Cape news while visiting Bergen...
Saltwater Portraits
Jim O’Donnell’s motto: ‘How lucky are you?’
Bill Shull
6 days ago
Growing up in Indiana, far from the sea, Jim O’Donnell never thought he would become a naval...
Traveler Series
Cape Gazette readers cowgirl up at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
1 week ago
This past September, a few cowgirls and the Cape Gazette made their way to Highland, N.Y., for a...
Wild Cape
Butterflies seek habitats with host plants for caterpillars
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Cape Life Stories
Humane Animal Partners holds summer fundraiser
1 day ago
The sky cleared, the sun came out and the dogs were ready to play. Humane Animal Partners held its...
The Gazette enjoys Thanksgiving in the Dominican Republic
1 day ago
Barbara Woods and Harris Marx spent a week in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, celebrating...
Summer yoga sessions return to Historic Lewes June 18
2 days ago
Historic Lewes announced outdoor yoga will be held from 8 to 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, at 110...
Lewes in Bloom gardens ready for sparkling summer
2 days ago
With Lewes in Bloom’s spring planting season complete, residents and visitors will see flowers...
Reflections on 40+ years exhibiting at St. Peter’s Art Show
2 days ago
St. Peter's Art Show began the summer of 1966, when I had just graduated from Milton High School...
Cape Gazette readers explore Norway’s wonders
4 days ago
Cape Gazette subscribers Pat and John Miller recently caught up on Cape news while visiting Bergen...
‘Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience’ at Milton Theatre June 12
5 days ago
Milton Theatre will present “Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience” at 8 p.m., Thursday, June 12, at...
Jim O’Donnell’s motto: ‘How lucky are you?’
5 days ago
Growing up in Indiana, far from the sea, Jim O’Donnell never thought he would become a naval...
Funsters rock the docks for Fourth Street Preserve
6 days ago
The Funsters rocked the stage June 8, at the Rocking the Docks fundraiser for the Open Space...
Rehoboth Elementary students learn about the lake in their backyard
6 days ago
Todd Fritchman started his day scooping up critters from a pond – crayfish, frog larvae and tiny...
Love Creek Elementary celebrates multicultural traditions
6 days ago
Love Creek Elementary School hosted its annual multicultural night earlier this spring, bringing...
Milton Pride Festival returns June 14
6 days ago
Milton Theatre and Sussex Pride will present the annual Milton Pride Festival at 4 p.m., Saturday,...
AAUW Coastal-Georgetown honors scholarship recipients
6 days ago
AAUW Coastal-Georgetown recognized its scholarship recipients during a recent luncheon ceremony....
Corvette club to host car cruise-in June 16
1 week ago
The Beachcombers Corvette Club of Southern Delaware will host a car cruise-in from 4 to 7 p.m.,...
Coastal Concerts awards music education scholarships
1 week ago
For 25 years, Coastal Concerts has enriched the community by presenting live concerts, outreach and...
Author Kaira Rouda to appear in Rehoboth June 15
1 week ago
Browseabout Books announced author Kaira Rouda will sign copies of her new thriller, “Jill Is Not...
Food Bank of Delaware receives $2,000 donation
1 week ago
With funds raised from the Milford Buffalo Wild Wings Team Up for Kids campaign last fall, High 5...
Sussex Habitat welcomes new director of development
1 week ago
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity announced Ricky Pollitt as its new director of development,...
Nonprofit expert Michele Whetzel releases new book
1 week ago
Delaware author Michele Whetzel announced her new book “Nonprofit Setup Simplified: An Essential...
Cape Gazette readers cowgirl up at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
1 week ago
This past September, a few cowgirls and the Cape Gazette made their way to Highland, N.Y., for a...
‘Summer That Changed Everything’ author Novak to appear June 8
1 week ago
Author Brenda Novak will sign copies of her newest release, “The Summer That Changed Everything,”...
Pedals in Bloom floral bike display returns to Lewes Beach
1 week ago
Bikes brimming with spring blooms are back to bring smiles to people’s faces as they walk or bike...
Bilingual sing-along to kick off summer children’s programs June 14
1 week ago
The Lewes Public Library welcomes families for a live, outdoor performance by Teatro de la Luna at...
Butterflies seek habitats with host plants for caterpillars
1 week ago
I spy a flash of neon orange peaking between the faintest pink of the Common Milkweed (Asclepias...
Ribbon cut at new Lewes library pavilion
1 week ago
All that’s left now is to cue the music. The Lewes Public Library cut the ribbon on its new $1.6...
James Farm unveils new education campus
1 week ago
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays celebrated the completion of its new education campus at...
Loving Day celebration set June 12 in Lewes
1 week ago
For the second time in history, Delaware will celebrate Loving Day, in recognition of the U.S....
West Rehoboth Juneteenth Celebration returns June 19
1 week ago
The West Rehoboth Legacy Committee, West Side New Beginnings Inc. and Developing Artists...
Lewes Lions Club beach stand offers rentals, refreshments
1 week ago
The Lewes Lions Club beach stand is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering snacks, cold drinks...
Attorney General Jennings to address 14th RD Democrats June 11
1 week ago
The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet Wednesday, June 11, at Iron Hill...
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Faith and Spirituality
Blessing of the Fleet held at Fisherman’s Wharf
3 weeks ago
The annual Blessing of the Fleet was held May 18 on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal at Fisherman's Wharf...
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Health
Lunch group supports Champions for Children’s Mental Health
19 hours ago
Lunch With A Purpose Coastal Delaware members gathered May 7 at the Clubhouse at Baywood Greens in...
Blood Bank of Delmarva, Sussex County EMS team up for good cause
5 days ago
The Blood Bank of Delmarva teamed up with Sussex County Emergency Medical Services May 30, donating...
Uday Jani honored as top physician leader in concierge medicine
6 days ago
Dr. Uday Jani, founder of Milton-based Shore View Personalized Medical Care, has been named one of...
Walkers support Beebe Medical Foundation’s Miracle Mile
6 days ago
The crowd was excited and eager to get going May 31 at Beebe Medical Foundation’s Miracle Mile....
Beebe Long Neck Health Center to host open house June 11
1 week ago
Beebe Healthcare is inviting the community to a family-friendly open house for its brand-new...
Bayhealth Orthopedics welcomes foot and ankle surgeon
1 week ago
Bayhealth recently welcomed board-certified orthopedic surgeon Henry DeGroot III, MD, FAAOS....
Orange Party fundraiser set June 12 at Big Chill Beach Club
1 week ago
Celebrate Wellness will bring together local hospitality community all-stars for its third annual...
Beebe welcomes new clinical care providers
1 week ago
Beebe Healthcare announced three new members have joined its growing team of clinicians. Kimberly...
Beebe Miracle Mile to celebrate cancer survivorship May 31
2 weeks ago
Each year, Beebe Healthcare hosts its Miracle Mile event to unite people whose lives have been...
Fifth annual Blood for a Brew drive kicks off in Milton
2 weeks ago
Blood Bank of Delmarva kicked off the organization’s fifth annual Blood for A Brew drive at Dogfish...
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School Life
Sussex Academy educators fêted at IDEA Awards banquet
3 days ago
Several Sussex Academy educators and students were recognized at the Delaware Charter Schools...
Cape's Southerst earns graduate education degree with distinction
4 days ago
Cape Henlopen High School Class of 2017 alumna Elizabeth Southerst has graduated with a master of...
Legacy Academy students excel on Universal Latin Exam
4 days ago
For the second year in a row, Legacy Academy students received high honors for their scores on the...
Local students graduate from universities
5 days ago
Locals graduate from JMU James Madison University announced Julia LaFave of Lewes graduated summa...
Sussex Tech work-based learning students accept full-time job offers
5 days ago
Sussex Technical High School held its inaugural career and technical education signing day May 8...
Cape AP biology students conduct gene-editing experiment
5 days ago
Cape Henlopen High School AP biology students had a distinctive experience May 15, when a team from...
Local students excel at universities
1 week ago
Lewes student inducted into collegiate honor society University of Delaware student Asia Hobbs of...
Sussex Academy recognized for AP excellence by Department of Education
1 week ago
The Sussex Academy Advanced Placement program ranks among the top 6% of schools in the nation in...
Milton Lions help HOB robotics team travel to championship event
1 week ago
Five students from H.O. Brittingham Elementary School's 19968 Vikings Robotics Club have advanced...
Beacon educational office professional wins statewide award
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Beacon Middle School Senior Secretary Katina Norwood was recently named as the 2025 Educational...
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