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Cape celebrates prom in Rehoboth
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Cape Henlopen High School celebrated the junior-senior prom May 11 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, where the theme Boardwalk Empire brought...
Pathways to Success holds graduation celebration
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Pathways to Success held its fourth annual graduation celebration May 9 at Crossroad Community...
Golden spike driven during Lewes’ Train Day
3 days ago
It wasn’t Promontory Summit in Utah, but the Lewes Junction and Railroad and Bridge Association did...
Strawberries shine at fire department festival
2 days ago
Capitalizing on the fruit of the season, the Lewes Fire Department and its auxiliary hosted the...
Bike sale set May 25 in Ocean View
1 day ago
Assisting Bicycle Commuters, a local nonprofit that provides bicycles to anyone needing...
DART Beach Bus services to start May 20
3 days ago
Delaware Transit Corp. announced DART’s Beach Bus services will begin Monday, May 20, operating...
Annual Parkinson’s expo held in Rehoboth Beach
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The Parkinson’s Education and Support Group of Sussex County presented its annual Parkinson’s...
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Migrating south with the Gazette as winter approaches in the Cape Region
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In late November, as the weather in the Cape Region began to grow colder, Joan Kloepfer of Dewey...
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Lewes Senior Activity Center visits Portugal with the Cape Gazette in tow
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A Lewes Senior Activity Center group recently took an amazing trip to Portugal. The Gazette was...
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Hanging out with elephants and the Cape Gazette in Africa
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In early December, Reilly Reeves had the opportunity to travel to Botswana, Africa, on a work trip...
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Soaking up the sun in St. Lucia with the Gazette
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Cape Gazette readers Lori Richardson and Frannie Slabonik of Milton took the Gazette on a 10-day...
Around Town with Pam
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Last week, Jeff opened a package of printer ink and found that it had dried up and wouldn't perform...
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Making memories in Hawaii with the Gazette
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Cape Gazette readers Alan and Jen Pongratz recently had a wonderful time visiting Hawaii. Here they...
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Cape Life Stories
‘Last Murder at the End of the World’ author to appear May 27
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Author Stuart Turton will sign copies of his latest book, “The Last Murder at the End of the World...
Migrating south with the Gazette as winter approaches in the Cape Region
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In late November, as the weather in the Cape Region began to grow colder, Joan Kloepfer of Dewey...
GFWC Delaware convenes in Rehoboth Beach
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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Delaware held its 127th annual convention May 1-2 at the...
Strawberry festival set June 8 at Indian River Senior Center
1 day ago
The annual strawberry festival at the Indian River Senior Center is is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Families invited to join Frog Chorus May 25 at Rehoboth library
1 day ago
Frog Chorus, a fun program for children and families, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25, at...
Paul Kares names Fran Simeone director of development
2 days ago
Paul Kares recently announced Fran Simeone as its new director of development. Simeone was...
‘When the Angels Left the Old Country’ author talk set May 22
2 days ago
The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community and CAMP Rehoboth will welcome author Sacha Lamb...
Elks raise funds to support veterans’ scholarships
3 days ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 entertained diners and dancers at its recent beef and beer event to...
Lewes Senior Activity Center visits Portugal with the Cape Gazette in tow
3 days ago
A Lewes Senior Activity Center group recently took an amazing trip to Portugal. The Gazette was...
Community Briefs 5/15/24
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Bethany Beach unveils tourism app The Town of Bethany Beach is launching a new resource called...
‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’ author event set May 25
3 days ago
Browseabout Books will host author and historian James T. Sears for a signing of “Queering Rehoboth...
Dewey Beach Lions host community day
3 days ago
The Dewey Beach Lions Club opened its doors May 11 for its annual community day, hosting local...
Sussex Gardeners bouquets help kids in need honor mothers
3 days ago
Sussex Gardeners continued its tradition of providing young children in a homeless shelter a means...
A picture-perfect day for Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest
3 days ago
The weather could not have been nicer for the second annual Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest, held...
UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning recognizes volunteers
4 days ago
The University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute recently recognized nearly 100...
Blood for a Brew Tour begins May 20 at Dogfish Head in Milton
4 days ago
Blood Bank of Delmarva announced the 4th annual Blood for a Brew Tour will kick off with a drive...
Amateur radio operators assist at Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
5 days ago
Demonstrating their commitment to public service, Sussex Amateur Radio Emergency Service operators...
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosts constituent resource fair
5 days ago
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester held a free Constituent Resource Fair May 3 at the Lewes Senior...
Tunnell Companies donates $15,000 to MS Society
6 days ago
The Tunnell Companies donated $15,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society May 6. Robert Tunnell III,...
Xi Sigma chapter donates to therapeutic riding center
6 days ago
Xi Sigma chapter, Beta Sigma Phi donated $800 to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding, its...
Milton Lions Club supports local causes
6 days ago
At its April meeting, the Milton Lions Club hosted guest speakers from Special Olympics Delaware....
Ground broken for Lewes library pavilion
6 days ago
They were small shovels of dirt, but big steps toward the Lewes Public Library’s dream of an...
Dewey in Bloom takes root
6 days ago
The vision of Dewey in Bloom blossomed May 4, as volunteers met at the home of Dewey Beach Civic...
Elks entertain families at Easter party
6 days ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes held an Easter egg hunt and party for 41 children ages 12...
Local delegation participates in Verrazzano Day in Italy
6 days ago
There was a celebration April 17 on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk in recognition of Italian explorer...
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opens for the season
1 week ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opened for its 19th season May 7. There are about three dozen...
Hanging out with elephants and the Cape Gazette in Africa
1 week ago
In early December, Reilly Reeves had the opportunity to travel to Botswana, Africa, on a work trip...
‘Lost Delaware’ authors to sign books at Browseabout May 18
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Authors Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge will sign copies of their latest book, “Lost Delaware,” from...
Zwaanendael Club donates beach chair to City of Lewes
1 week ago
Members of the GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club recently presented a beach wheelchair to the City of...
Nanticoke Indian Tribe celebrates Heritage Day at museum
1 week ago
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe commemorated its rich heritage May 4, with a vibrant celebration at its...
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Faith and Spirituality
Barratt’s Chapel summer worship series kicks off June 13
1 hour ago
Barratt’s Chapel will present its summer worship series at 7 p.m., Thursdays, at 6362 Bay Road,...
Fried chicken dinner set June 1 at Epworth UMC
11 hours ago
Epworth United Methodist Church will host a fried chicken dinner fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m.,...
All Saints’ holds Mass for Blue & Red
13 hours ago
All Saints’ Church in Rehoboth Beach held its first Mass for the Blue & Red May 8, offering a...
Epworth to host author talk with Janus Adams May 19
3 days ago
Epworth United Methodist Church will host Dr. Janus Adams, author of “Justice – Moving from Silence...
Lutheran church hosts multicultural festival
1 week ago
The Lutheran Church of Our Savior held the Community ESL Multicultural Festival May 4 in Rehoboth...
Grief Recovery Method sessions meet at Trinity Baptist Church
1 week ago
Trinity Baptist Church in Long Neck hosts group sessions for the Grief Recovery Method, the only...
Grace Church holds Blessing of the Bikers
2 weeks ago
As the weather turns warmer and sunnier, it is also the time of year when motorcyclists become a...
Columbaria dedication ceremony at Epworth Cemetery set May 5
2 weeks ago
The Rev. Vicki Gordy-Stith, pastor of Epworth United Methodist Church, will officiate at a...
St. George’s organ dedication and mini recital set May 5
2 weeks ago
St. George's Chapel will hold a blessing and rededication ceremony for its pipe organ along with a...
Groome Church concert to benefit Lewes in Bloom May 11
2 weeks ago
The Groome Church Performing Arts Series will present a concert to benefit, celebrate and thank...
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Health
Beebe residency program selected for national pilot project
5 days ago
Beebe Healthcare’s R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education announced its family medicine...
Heart association presents top fundraiser awards
5 days ago
The American Heart Association Delaware recently presented awards to the top three fundraising...
Beebe to host health fair at Georgetown CHEER May 18
5 days ago
Beebe Healthcare’s annual spring health fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18,...
Bayhealth combats COPD with community partners
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The Bayhealth respiratory therapy team recently launched a multidisciplinary committee focused on...
Beebe exec to chair 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk Nov. 3
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The American Heart Association announced the chair for the 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk will...
Food Bank of Delaware hosts senior health fair
1 week ago
In an effort to promote healthy living and navigating retirement, the Food Bank of Delaware hosted...
Bayhealth golf event raises $80K for cancer institute
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The 39th Annual Bayhealth Foundation Dover Motor Speedway Golf Tournament raised $80,000 for the...
Bayhealth celebrates clinical pastoral education program graduates
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Bayhealth’s Chaplaincy Services recently celebrated the first graduating class of its clinical...
Kidney Walk brings hope and help
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The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware held its annual Southern Delaware Kidney...
AMVETS auxiliary donates $4,000 to Beebe oncology services
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AMVETS Post 2 Ladies Auxiliary recently donated $4,260 to Beebe Medical Foundation in support of...
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School Life
Education signing day held at Cape
17 hours ago
University of Delaware recruiter Jamie Bailey and Cape Henlopen High School senior Ava Phillipine...
Cape board recognizes award-winning employees
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The Cape Henlopen school board recognized six employees at the May 9 board meeting for receiving...
WPS holds theatre and art honor society inductions
2 days ago
During April, six Worcester Preparatory School students were inducted to the WPS chapter of the...
Love Creek second-graders perform ‘Mighty Minds’ the musical
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Love Creek second-graders delighted audiences with their performance of the musical “Mighty Minds”...
Legacy Academy announces speech meet winners
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egacy Academy Students Perform Recitations at Annual Speech Meet Legacy Academy students from...
Milton FAME students stage ‘The Reluctant Dragon’
2 days ago
Students in the Milton Elementary FAME program performed “The Reluctant Dragon” as their final...
Humane Animal Partners recognized by Cape school district
4 days ago
Cape district leaders recognized Humane Animal Partners as a Community Champion at the April 25...
Cape High students say ‘oui’ to Paris
5 days ago
Cape High students took in the sights, sounds and tastes of Paris during a packed-itinerary trip...
Sussex Academy girls’ lax shows appreciation for teachers
5 days ago
With hopes of starting a tradition honoring the everyday influencers that student-athletes rely on...
U.S. Service Academy applications due Oct. 15
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U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), a 23-year veteran of the Navy and the last Vietnam veteran serving...
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