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Milton Elementary, Mariner Middle schools give out March GEM awards
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Two specialists and two substitute teachers from Milton Elementary and Mariner Middle School were named recipients of the Going the Extra Mile award...
Working it out in a new hometown
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After graduating from St. Bonaventure University and taking my first job as a reporter at the...
Small Wonder Warriors take part in second gift-giving
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The Cape Region nonprofit Small Wonder Warriors celebrated its first anniversary by giving away 100...
Leah Betts Legacy of Service Award nominations due May 1
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The Women’s Club of Milton recently established the Leah Betts Legacy of Service Award. Betts was...
Sussex Academy counselor named charter Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
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Dr. Juliane Hein, a school counselor at Sussex Academy, was recently named the Delaware Charter...
Film to be screened April 28 explores Lewes heritage
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Historic Lewes will screen the film documentary, “Three Degrees of Connection” at 4 p.m., Monday,...
Troop 95 hits the slopes
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Troop 95 from Georgetown recently traveled to spend a long weekend on the chilly slopes of Shawnee...
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Exploring the wonders of Sabino Canyon with the Gazette
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Red and Barb Moulinier of Rehoboth Beach recently visited Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona—a...
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Kevin T. Conlon
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After graduating from St. Bonaventure University and taking my first job as a reporter at the...
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The Cape Gazette celebrates the ‘Summer of Cindi’
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A group of 14 from the Lewes/Rehoboth Beach area traveled with the Gazette to Munich, spending four...
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Lewes neighbors cruise the Mediterranean with the Cape Gazette
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A group of Lewes neighbors embarked on an incredible journey through the Mediterranean, visiting 10...
The Art of Aging
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Younger people often assume we seniors and retired persons have a lot of time on our hands, but...
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The Gazette visits Rocking Horse Dude Ranch in upstate New York
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A spirited group of Cape Gazette readers from Lewes Senior Activity Center recently enjoyed a bus...
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Reentry simulation to be held May 10 at Delaware Tech in Georgetown
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Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown will host a Reentry Simulation from 9:30 to 11:...
‘Jesus: First Century Rabbi’ author talk set May 4
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The Lewes Public Library and Seaside Jewish Community will host Rabbi David Zaslow for a book talk...
Seaside Jewish Community to host interfaith events May 2-4
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Seaside Jewish Community will host a weekend of music, stories and education that bridge the gap...
Exploring the wonders of Sabino Canyon with the Gazette
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Red and Barb Moulinier of Rehoboth Beach recently visited Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona—a...
Comedian Gwen La Roka and musician Be Steadwell headline CAMP Rehoboth’s Women’s+ FEST
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CAMP Rehoboth held its annual Women’s+ FEST – Fun, Entertainment, Spring, Tradition – April 10-13,...
Relay for Life kickoff is April 30
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Relay for Life of Sussex County will hold its kickoff event from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 30,...
Troop 1 Lewes Court of Honor celebrates scouting achievements
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The atmosphere was filled with pride and celebration as Scout Troop 1, Lewes, held its spring Court...
Center for Inland Bays to host summit on coastal resilience May 1
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As part of its two-year Southern Delaware Coastal Resilience Plan, the Delaware Center for the...
History of etiquette program set April 28
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Rehoboth Beach Public Library will host The History of Etiquette: Why We Do What We Do from 6 to 7...
Doodles in Dewey dog-friendly events set April 25-27
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PAWS for People announced Doodles in Dewey will be back for its 20th year with activities to be...
Dementia caregiver symposium set May 2 in Lewes
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The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter invites dementia caregivers from Sussex County...
The Cape Gazette celebrates the ‘Summer of Cindi’
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A group of 14 from the Lewes/Rehoboth Beach area traveled with the Gazette to Munich, spending four...
Rotary’s Empty Bowls event helps local nonprofits fight hunger April 27
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The Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m...
Village Volunteers hosts annual appreciation breakfast
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Village Volunteers hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast April 15 at the Atlantic...
Cleanup set April 26 for Fowler Beach Road at refuge
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Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge has been celebrating Earth Week April 19-26, with a number of...
Lighthouse sunset cruise registration open for June 6, Sept. 6
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The Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation has two sunset cruises scheduled for summer 2025. ...
Kentucky Derby watch party to benefit riding center May 3
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Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding will host its annual Kentucky Derby watch party from 4:30 to 7...
Ham operator to appear at radio electronics expo April 26
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The Delmarva Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at...
VegWinterFest a success
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VegRehoboth organizers extend thanks to everyone who took part in the 4th Annual VegWinterFest at...
Human trafficking awareness symposium set May 4 in Lewes
1 week ago
The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club of Lewes, in collaboration with the Delaware Anti-Trafficking...
Family Promise to host community brunch May 10
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Family Promise of Southern Delaware will host Putting Down Roots, Preparing for the Future, an...
Romantic comedy ‘Kalamazoo’ staged reading set April 27
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The Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society will welcome Cape May Stage’s Roy Steinberg and...
Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary seeks Flags for Heroes sponsors
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The Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club is seeking sponsors its Flags for Heroes displays at five...
Scent dog competition held at Holly Lake Campsites
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Dogs are well known for their keen sense of smell. With that in mind, dozens of dogs participated...
Bunny Bonanza brings big crowd to Canalfront Park
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As the boat from the Freedom Boat Club pulled around the bend on the canal April 19, the...
Lord Baltimore Lions Club inducts new members
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Lord Baltimore Lions Club welcomed three new members to its ranks at the March 7 meeting. Lions...
Lewes neighbors cruise the Mediterranean with the Cape Gazette
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A group of Lewes neighbors embarked on an incredible journey through the Mediterranean, visiting 10...
Sussex Preservation Coalition to host inaugural Green Gala May 14
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The Sussex Preservation Coalition will host its first major fundraising event to help protect local...
American Discovery Trail director walks Delaware section
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Joined by three other hikers, American Discovery Trail Society Executive Director Eric Howard...
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse is program topic April 21
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The Overfalls Foundation will host Red Moulinier from the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse...
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Faith and Spirituality
Holy Week services set at All Saints’ and St. George's
2 weeks ago
The Episcopal Parish of All Saints' Church & St. George's Chapel announced its schedule of...
First Baptist Church to celebrate 70 years in Lewes April 6
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First Baptist Church will host its 70th anniversary celebration at 10:15 a.m., Sunday, April 6, at ...
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Health
Beebe raises awareness for organ donation
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Beebe Healthcare has raised a flag to raise awareness for organ donation. Beebe Healthcare...
Millsboro community walk to support Read Aloud May 31
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As part of the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community and to support children’s literacy, Read Aloud...
‘I know I’m going to be fine’
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Bernadette Louiser, a 45-year-old mother of three, discovered she had early signs of potential...
Free info session on weight loss set April 23 in Lewes
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Shore View Personalized Medical Care will present part two of its informational series on weight...
Delaware breast cancer update slated May 14
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The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will host the 27th Annual Breast Cancer Update from 8 a.m. to...
Beebe implements doll therapy for memory loss patients
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Patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory loss conditions...
Senior health fair set at Food Bank Milford facility April 27
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The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a spring health fair for seniors ages 60 and above from 10 a.m...
Bayhealth celebrates match day
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Bayhealth celebrated Match Day March 21, welcoming a new class of physicians to join its graduate...
Sussex Family YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day April 26
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The Sussex Family YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,...
Prescription drug take-back event set April 26 in Lewes
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The Delaware River & Bay Authority Police Department will help area citizens remove potentially...
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School Life
Sussex Academy students explore Delaware history, ecosystem
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Sussex Academy fourth-graders made the most of a recent educational field trip by exploring...
Elks Lodge supports Cape JROTC
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In support of community service and shared patriotism, the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 Veterans...
Cape High FFA students excel at state convention
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Cape Henlopen High School FFA students participated in a variety of leadership workshops at the FFA...
Fred Thomas Middle School teams race in Junior Solar Sprint
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Two teams of students from Frederick D. Thomas Middle School visited Delaware State University to...
Sussex Academy honor society students teach elementary science class
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Members of the Sussex Academy Science National Honor Society traveled to the elementary campus...
Cap and gown fund donation presented to Cape High
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The Milton Community Foundation recently presented a $3,300 donation to Cape Henlopen High School. ...
Rehoboth fifth-graders showcase engineering projects
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Rehoboth Elementary families, classmates and staff recently gathered in the cafeteria to admire...
Sussex Academy inducts Computer Science Honor Society members
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Sussex Academy inducted eight founding members of the newly formed Computer Science Honor Society...
Sussex Academy students visit Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Sussex Academy eighth-graders visited the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D....
Sussex Academy students earn top honors in county science fair
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After the judging was concluded, all three Sussex Academy students who entered the Sussex County...
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Just as they have done for the past five Earth Days, volunteers from the Friends of Cape Henlopen...