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An evening at the Delaware State Fair
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The Delaware State Fair in Harrington certainly has no shortage of fun – or food. The event, which started July 17 and runs through Saturday, July...
Local students graduate from universities
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Local man graduates from Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee State University announced Tristan...
Rocking the Docks honors Unlocke the Light
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Rocking the Docks hosted a special benefit concert July 17, in support of the SL24 Unlocke the...
Rehoboth history lecture to spotlight Townsends and Lingos Aug. 19
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The Rehoboth Beach Museum will present local historian Paul Lovett at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19, at...
Longtime vendor honored at Bethel antiques show
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Barbara Rew has been selling antiques at the Bethel United Methodist Church Antiques and Home Decor...
Cape Gazette reader completes solo journey through South America
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Donna Dolce of the Independence community in Millsboro recently completed a three-week solo journey...
Cape supervisor of inclusive learning earns statewide honor
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The Cape Henlopen School District recently announced Dr. Eileen Baker, supervisor of inclusive...
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Cape Gazette reader completes solo journey through South America
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Donna Dolce of the Independence community in Millsboro recently completed a three-week solo journey...
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Ten years ago this month, I waded into Seneca Lake in upstate New York wearing a wetsuit. Almost a...
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The Gazette rings in the New Year Caribbean style
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Gazette readers Sharron Brittingham and Patrick Mitchell welcomed 2025 in style with an...
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Jessica and Mark Clampitt of Lewes embarked on a captivating journey through Japan, exploring the...
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I know more than I should about physical therapy. As a clumsy person with a chronically limited...
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Gazette travelers indulge in Italy’s gourmet paradise
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Lewes neighbors Mary Ann Gillette, Diane O’Marrah, Peggy Dwyer, Cheryl Soos and Lynn James took the...
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Stormwater management series to start Aug. 7
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The Sussex Conservation District, in partnership with the University of Delaware Cooperative...
Local author to sign books in Rehoboth Aug. 2
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Local writer Lynda-Grace McDonald will be signing copies of “When the Walls Came Down,” from 12 to...
Lord Baltimore Lions Club inducts four new members
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The Lord Baltimore Lions Club welcomed four new members at its July 9 meeting. New members are...
Angola by the Bay hosts annual craft show
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Angola by the Bay’s Craft Fair marked 50 years July 19. This year, the craft show featured 135...
Kids chart new adventures at Sail Away Day
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The Overfalls Foundation hosted the second of its children’s events July 16, with its Sail Away Day...
Author Lauren Grodstein to speak at Lewes library Aug. 7
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The Lewes Public Library, Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild and Browseabout Books will host author...
Clothing Our Kids announces board changes
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Clothing Our Kids held board elections at its recent meeting. The Sussex County-based nonprofit is...
Children’s Beach House names Aug. 23 fundraiser co-chairs
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Children’s Beach House announced Meg and John Collins as event co-chairs for its annual beach...
Ellendale Family Fun Day set Aug. 16
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The Town of Ellendale will present its annual Ellendale Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Jumping in a lake begins years of challenges
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Lord Baltimore Lions install new officers, present awards
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The Lord Baltimore Lions Club held its annual Installation of New Officers ceremony for 2025-26...
‘More Right Wrong Turns’ author to sign books July 26
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Local author Bill Newcott will sign copies of "More Right Wrong Turns: Continued True (and...
Dr. Ben Carson speaks, presents awards at Cornerstone Family event
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The inaugural Cornerstone Family event, held July 18 in Seaford, recognized several local families...
The Gazette rings in the New Year Caribbean style
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Gazette readers Sharron Brittingham and Patrick Mitchell welcomed 2025 in style with an...
Republicans for Sussex County hold Big Tent Event
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Republicans for Sussex County held its Big Tent Event July 13, at the American Legion Post 28 on...
Rehoboth Pride Festival brightens convention hall
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Sussex Pride held its annual Rehoboth Beach Pride Festival July 19, celebrating love, inclusion and...
Scouting Citizen of the Year awarded to Thomas Harvey III
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The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America announced E. Thomas “Thom” Harvey III as the recipient of...
SummerScape series to highlight science, technology, art
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The Lewes Public Library’s SummerScape 2025 live performance series continues at 7 p.m., Wednesdays...
Lewes honors Patti Haas for dedication to Lewes history
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‘Downeyoshun’ author to sign books Aug. 2
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Browseabout Books will host a signing event with Art Young, author of “Downeyoshun,” from 1:30 to 3...
SDARJ to honor difference makers at Oct. 25 gala fundraiser
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The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will host its second annual Difference Makers...
Habitat receives $12,000 from wine, food and music event
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AARP Georgetown member earns national community service award
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AARP Georgetown Chapter 5340 held a cake walk fundraiser and business meeting June 2. Paula Norman...
Sussex County pageants registration due Nov. 1
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The annual Sussex County Pageants are seeking contestants to take part in the 2026 event set for 4...
Caesar Rodney SAR marks patriot grave in Dover
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The Caesar Rodney Chapter of the Delaware Society, Sons of the American Revolution, honored one of...
Farmers market patrons can donate to CRC
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Lord Baltimore Lions sale raises funds for community causes
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The Lord Baltimore Lions Club held its annual yard and bake sale June 21 in the parking lot of Lord...
Red Hat Society Seaford chapter celebrates 12th anniversary
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Members of the Red Hat Society Evening Primroses Chapter in Seaford recently gathered at the...
Through Japan’s sacred gates with the Cape Gazette
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Jessica and Mark Clampitt of Lewes embarked on a captivating journey through Japan, exploring the...
‘Whiz Kid’ author to appear in Rehoboth July 24
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Author Joel Burcat will sign copies of his book, “Whiz Kid,” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July...
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Faith and Spirituality
Lutheran Church of Our Savior burns its mortgage
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The Lutheran Church of Our Savior celebrated its 75th anniversary in Rehoboth Beach by burning its...
Shabbat Under the Stars is a cherished tradition
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Chabad of Southern Delaware held its fourth annual Shabbat Under the Stars July 11 near Lewes. The...
Trinity Faith Christian Center holds Fourth of July celebration
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Trinity Faith Christian Center held its annual Fourth of July celebration and car show at its...
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Health
Aquacare director earns Orthopedic Clinical Specialist designation
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Aquacare Physical Therapy announced Megan Montante, PT, DPT, OCS, LSVT BIG Certified, recently...
Bayhealth recognizes Project SEARCH intern program graduates
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Bayhealth recently held a graduation ceremony for its 11th cohort of Project SEARCH interns at...
Substance use disorder toolkit launched for healthcare workers
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The Sussex County Health Coalition recently announced its collaboration with Caron Treatment...
Bayhealth welcomes UD student-athletes
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Bayhealth welcomed 50 student-athletes and staff from University of Delaware Athletics June 13, as...
Merrick joins TidalHealth Primary Care Lewes
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TidalHealth Primary Care announced Helen Merrick, FNP-C, is providing care at its Lewes location....
Bayhealth welcomes 37 new residents, fellows
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Bayhealth officials are proud to announce the addition of 33 new resident doctors and four fellows...
New residents welcomed to Beebe
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Beebe Healthcare welcomed four resident doctors July 10 during its third annual White Coat Ceremony...
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Bayhealth nursing achieves third Magnet designation for excellence
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School Life
Delmarva Christian School holds annual golf classic
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With a field of 136 golfers and the support of 49 generous sponsors, Delmarva Christian School held...
Local students excel at universities
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PEO awards scholarship to Cape grad Carly Favoroso
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Worcester Prep students wrap up year with field day
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Worcester Preparatory School students, faculty and families of the lower school came together June...
Sussex Academy announces new board leadership
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New board leaders have taken the reins at Sussex Academy. Following unanimous executive board...
Delmarva Christian athletic director earns national certification
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Cape Henlopen Support Staff Association and district finalize contract
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Sussex Academy board recognizes Teacher of the Year Megan Stevens
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Women’s Club of Milton honors scholarship recipients
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Worcester Prep lower school students showcase music and art
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