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Historic Lewes job brings together varied background
Kevin T. Conlon
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Dawson Gehrke wants to make a wooden bowl. “If I could make a wooden bowl, I would really love to...
Next Gen South awards grants to Beebe and Delaware...
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The Next Generation of Southern Delaware, a Delaware Community Foundation fund directed by young...
Fireside chat to feature ‘Dear Miss Perkins’ author...
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During Women’s History Month, the Lewes Public Library will welcome Dr. Rebecca Brenner Graham for...
Quilts of Valor presented to three Vietnam veterans
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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 in Sussex County recently awarded Quilts of Valor to three...
Freeman First Responder Awards ceremony set Feb. 21
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The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ceremony Friday, Feb. 21, at Signatures at...
Special Olympics receives $2,000 from Knights of...
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Members of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Francis J. Desmond Council 13348 of Lewes recently...
Cape Henlopen Elks assist with hurricane relief
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In an effort to help victims of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities in North Carolina in...
Lord Baltimore Lions donate to Food Bank of Delaware
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Lord Baltimore Lions Club is beginning its ninth consecutive year of service volunteering at the...
Knitters makes hats for donation to the Shepherd’s...
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The Twisted Knitters group from Lewes recently knitted 43 warm hats and presented them as a...
Let’s talk about all these newcomers to Milton
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When the feisty old lady across the street died one night, the only way I knew was that there were...
Garden Club of Millsboro donates to ag scholarship fund
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The Garden Club of Millsboro recently donated $500 to the Delaware Technical Community College...
Portions of Fowler Beach to close March 1
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Portions of the Fowler Beach area of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, which include the bay...
Women’s Club members volunteer for I Support the...
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Hosting a community service event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I Support the Girls Delaware...
France is a fine place to read the Gazette
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Joni and John Custer of Lewes spent two weeks in September touring France. They visited Normandy's...
Shades of Excellence gala to benefit Bryan Stevenson...
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The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence will host its inaugural gala fundraiser, Shades of...
Delaware State AFL-CIO announces new president
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The Delaware State AFL-CIO recently announced Nelson Hill has been elected as its new president. A...
Dewey sprint triathlon supports Pathways to Success
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Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon founder Ava Cannon recently presented a donation in support of...
Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame nominations due March 31
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Gov. Matt Meyer and the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy are accepting nominees for...
Remington Dona-Margaret Taylor birth announced
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Proud parents U.S. Army Lt. Col. Amanda Taylor (née Bellistri) and Ryan “Pete” Taylor welcomed...
Sussex towns hold drive-thru food pantry in Georgetown
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The Sussex County Association of Towns, in coordination with the Food Bank of Delaware, held a food...
Sussex County Genealogical Society to meet Feb. 15
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At its January meeting, the Sussex County Genealogical Society celebrated 20 years of doing family...
Newly engaged couple sparks joy in Milton library...
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Love was in the air along the Broadkill River in Milton Feb. 8 when Jackson Lawrence proposed to...
The Cape Gazette travels to Crazy Horse Memorial
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Bob and Mary Roche visited the Crazy Horse Memorial on their recent visit to the Black Hills of...
Lewes Fire Department coloring contest prizes awarded
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Lewes Fire Department presented awards to the winners of the postcard coloring contest held during...
Cape Henlopen Elks contribute to Code Purple...
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During the bitterly cold temperatures and snow, the Cape Henlopen Elks outreach committee members...
Women’s Club of Milton supports the Shepherd’s Office
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For a community service project in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Women’s Club of Milton...
New executive director selected to lead Rehoboth...
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The Rehoboth Beach Film Society recently announced David Bever as its new executive director. Bever...
Richard Allen Coalition celebrates 100 years
Ted Pfirrmann
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It’s not every day folks get to celebrate a 100th anniversary, but the people of the Richard Allen...
Local owl species are expert birds of prey
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Editor’s note: Cape Gazette is proud to introduce Wild Cape, a monthly column by Alice Mohrman...
First female Methodist bishop to address AAUW Feb. 20
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AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at The Lodge at Historic...
Cape Henlopen State Park bird feeder camera streams...
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During winter, many nature lovers find themselves longing for the beauty of Cape Henlopen State...
Lewestown Sons of American Revolution installs new...
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The Lewestown Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution officially installed Porter Marvin as...
Windstone community concert supports Frantic Music...
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A group of residents from the Windstone community in Milton recently hosted an evening of live...
Fireside chat to highlight Roosevelt-era equal...
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The Lewes Public Library’s discussion series, Fireside Chats: Exploring the Roosevelt Legacy, will...
Visiting the Mighty Five in Utah with the Cape...
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Devoted Cape Gazette readers Teri Dunbar and Maureen Keenan brought their favorite newspaper to...
Food Bank greenhouse garden open house set Feb. 11
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Lillie Paterson Fund launched to preserve Black...
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Milton Fire Department hands out Fire Prevention Awards
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Milton Fire Department held its annual Fire Prevention Awards Jan. 30 at the fire hall, as the...
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Lewes Polar Bear Plunge offers weekend of fun
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Local business produces special treats for Eagles fans
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Local Eagles fans can find a creative – and tasty – way to support their team with themed snacks...
Veterans advocacy event set March 13 at Leg Hall in...
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We the Veterans of Delaware will host a rally from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 13, at...
Family, colleagues remember Jay B. Walsh
Bill Shull
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James Bryson Walsh, known to all as “Jay B.,” is being remembered as a Lewes legend who was a kind...
Easterseals participants volunteer at CHEER, learn...
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It’s hard to find a group of people who bring not only dedication and a hardworking attitude with...
Record number takes plunge for Special Olympics
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A record 4,400 people jumped into the 37-degree ocean Feb. 2, to raise more than $1.2 million for...
Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn supports Toys for Toys
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In December, Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn in Bethany Beach hosted its annual open house and...
Master Gardeners honored for 2024 service
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MLK Jr. Day of Service held at Delaware Food Bank
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About 40 volunteers from across the state came together for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of...
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I recently had issues with my cable provider – again. The automated voice assistant kept wanting me...
Columbiettes to host day of reflection April 5
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The Msgr. Francis Desmond Columbiettes of St. Jude The Apostle Parish will host a day of reflection...
Beach bingo to raise funds for Miriam’s Table Feb. 22
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Oldies dance party to benefit Rehoboth in Bloom...
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