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A stirred bird
Jim Paterson
Apr 25
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Recent Columns
Traveler Series
Exploring the wonders of Sabino Canyon with the Gazette
23 hours ago
Red and Barb Moulinier of Rehoboth Beach recently visited Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona—a...
Golf
Cape golf team goes into spring break with another signature win
Fritz Schranck
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen High School golf team brought its 2025 season record to 9-1 with its April 17...
Outdoors
MRIP, here we go again
Eric Burnley
1 day ago
The 2024 Marine Recreational Information Program info is out, and it is as bad as all the other...
Weather Picture
Spring break at the beach
1 day ago
Many people off work and school for spring break enjoyed the warm weather April 22 by spending the...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
The Eagles focus on defense
Sumner Spence
2 days ago
In the first round of the NFL draft, the Eagles traded up one position to 31, and drafted Jihaad...
Working It Out
Working it out in a new hometown
Kevin T. Conlon
2 days ago
After graduating from St. Bonaventure University and taking my first job as a reporter at the...
Cape Flavors
Asparagus has remained a delicacy through the ages
Denise Clemons
2 days ago
Every year around this time, I find myself writing about asparagus. Good news for spring-vegetable...
People in Sports
Cape’s three middle schools closing out year with 45 successful teams
2 days ago
Blood in the game - “I stand accused of the things I’ve said.” - BB King. When Cape had two middle...
Running
Locals take part in Boston Marathon; Isser breaks previous state record
Tim Bamforth
2 days ago
A group of 15 runners, all with ties to the beach running scene, took part in the historic 129th...
Editorial Cartoon
A stirred bird
Jim Paterson
2 days ago
Traveler Series
The Cape Gazette celebrates the ‘Summer of Cindi’
3 days ago
A group of 14 from the Lewes/Rehoboth Beach area traveled with the Gazette to Munich, spending four...
Delaware Cape Region History in Photographs
Students stop dune destruction in 1970
4 days ago
Fifty-five years ago, on the eve of the nation’s first celebration of Earth Day, a group of Cape...
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Editorials
Editorials
Tharros village deserves support
2 days ago
Gov. Matt Meyer recently said housing is a human right. To that end, ensuring every person has a...
Editorials
Fulton leaving lasting legacy
1 week ago
As Cape Henlopen School District Superintendent Bob Fulton prepares for retirement, the community...
Editorials
Democracy demands constant vigilance
2 weeks ago
In a recent letter to the editor, the Rev. Mark Harris stated, "All politics is local." He is not...
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Rehoboth shouldn’t allow protest on holiday weekend
Michael Shockley
2 days ago
Shame on Rehoboth Beach government leaders. For years, events in Rehoboth Beach were postponed to...
Letters to the Editor
No home business in basement
Jean Kissane
2 days ago
I oppose any home business in a basement. Zoning is what keeps Lewes wonderful. Rent a space for...
Letters to the Editor
Reader expresses concern about crossovers
Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer
2 days ago
With the upcoming completion of the southbound Route 1 bridge at Route 16, I’m concerned about all...
Letters to the Editor
New option for homeowners to avoid tangled titles
Wendell Alfred and George Meldrum
2 days ago
Planning ahead for the transfer of your property is one of the best gifts you can give your family...
Letters to the Editor
USPS modernizing to meet community needs
Penny John
2 days ago
Summer brings with it a full calendar – vacations, barbecues, and time with family and friends. At...
Letters to the Editor
Family appreciative for spirit of kindness
Stan and Barbara Karp
2 days ago
It's been nearly seven years since we made our decision to move to Delaware. I could go on about...
Letters to the Editor
Support crucial beach repair
Barbara Walters
5 days ago
I understand that nobody wants to have to deal with another year of closures. I appreciate that...
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Commentary/Politics
Commentary
Why Sussex County should reject Cool Spring Crossing
Joseph A. Pika
2 days ago
In November 2024, the public rendered a judgment on the county’s policy of unrestrained growth and...
Commentary
Volunteers’ worth is priceless
Dr. David Tam
5 days ago
Fred Rogers once said, “Always look for the helpers.” In times of adversity, the quote is a...
Commentary
A history of Earth Day in Delaware
Delaware DNREC
1 week ago
The following article appeared in the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and...
Commentary
Cuts highlight need for responsible financial stewardship
Rep. Tim Dukes and Rep. Jeff Spiegelman
2 weeks ago
The federal government announced it is withdrawing approximately $12 billion worth of public health...
Commentary
DNREC secretary: Clean energy is the solution for high energy bills
Greg Patterson
3 weeks ago
High energy bills in Delaware are a problem. But clean energy policies are not the cause, and...
Commentary
Food banks urgently need help
Cathy Kanefsky
1 month ago
The Food Bank of Delaware, and other food banks across the country, are facing challenges. The U.S...
Commentary
H. Albert Young’s ‘Herculean task’ in the Delaware companion case to...
Ronald K.L. Collins
1 month ago
“It seems I have a Herculean task to perform in attempting to add to what has already been...
Commentary
Advancing ideas into action and policies that ensure student success
Julia Keleher
1 month ago
Recently, Gov. Matt Meyer released his transition report, which presented bold ideas for...
Commentary
The culture of giving in Delaware
Charlie Vincent
1 month ago
Philanthropy in Delaware is at a pivotal moment. Our state is home to hundreds of nonprofits...
Commentary
Delaware’s corporate edge is under siege – time to strike back
Christian Hudson
1 month ago
Businesses are fleeing Delaware, and if we don’t move fast, they’re gone for good. This isn’t a...
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Recent Blogs
Elise Seyfried
For the Plot
Elise Seyfried
5 days ago
As a writer (and reader), I’m much more intrigued by character development than clever plot twists...
GO VEG
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6 days ago
Grab some potatoes, sweet or white. Pop them in the oven. Let them bake for an hour or so till soft...
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The Empress of Ice Cream
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Going Once, Going Twice
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2 weeks ago
I think it’s probably accurate to estimate that I have entered the fourth and final quarter of My...
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Local Dialect(ic)
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3 weeks ago
This week I celebrate finally learning the name of something I’ve been living with forever (no, not...
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Artistic Licensing
Elise Seyfried
1 month ago
If you have ever asked yourself: “What artistic genius designed the iconic logo for Chupa Chups...
Elise Seyfried
The Ticketmaster
Elise Seyfried
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Steve and I are heading up to NYC for a special performance by comedian Mike Birbiglia this Friday...
Elise Seyfried
Everyone Will Be Famous for 10 Seconds
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“Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” –Andy Warhol The celebrity A-list sure is a firehose of...
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Baby Magic
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1 month ago
Excuse me for basking. We Seyfrieds are currently enjoying being in the golden glow of Babyland...
GO VEG
Who Needs Eggs!?!
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1 month ago
Not I. Not you. Not anyone. I haven’t had an egg for 14 years! According to the Physicians...
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Milton council seeks more work on short-term rentals
Ryan Mavity
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Milton Town Council has asked the town planning and zoning commission to take a deeper dive on...
