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Jim Paterson
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Editorial Cartoon
And in this corner …
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Community Photo Showcase
Buzz and Bloom
14 hours ago
A carpenter bee dives into the vibrant center of a passionflower in Barbara Clipper’s photo.
Weather Picture
Sailors’ delight
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Kids participating in the Lewes Yacht Club’s sailing camp had perfect weather July 22, as the...
Weather Picture
Hey, farmer!
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Farmers are hard at work in Sussex County’s fields in all types of weather . This field full of hay...
Traveler Series
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...
Golf
Peninsula Golf & Country Club wins Interclub Pro-Am
Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
Peninsula Golf & Country Club golf professional Jesse Williams led his team to victory in the...
Outdoors
Tides and currents are very dangerous
Eric Burnley
3 days ago
The recent loss of two gentlemen in area waters has caused me to once again explain the science...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate
Sumner Spence
3 days ago
On Sunday, at Royal Port Rush, Scottie Scheffler won his third major at the British Open by four...
Working It Out
Jumping in a lake begins years of challenges
Kevin T. Conlon
3 days ago
Ten years ago this month, I waded into Seneca Lake in upstate New York wearing a wetsuit. Almost a...
Athletes of the Week
Athletes of the Week July 25
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Charlie Bramble This 19-year-old from Wilmington was recently crowned Rookie of the Year for the...
People in Sports
Bob Barnes always remembered the kids he coached and treated them with...
3 days ago
Bob Barnes - Little League coach Bob Barnes died July 8. He was a longtime Lewes Board of Public...
Running
Ironman Lake Placid showcases elite competitors
Tim Bamforth
3 days ago
The annual Ironman Lake Placid Triathlon in Lake Placid, N.Y., was held July 20, as thousands of...
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Editorials
Editorials
Rehoboth Beach officials fail to answer calls for transparency
4 days ago
A recent outburst by Commissioner Suzanne Goode has prompted Rehoboth Beach to update its code of...
Editorials
Water safety is top of mind
1 week ago
Tragedy struck the Cape Region this past week as two lives were lost to drowning . These are grim...
Editorials
DelDOT must find solutions
2 weeks ago
The indefinite delay of the New Road bridge replacement project in Lewes is a threat to public...
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Roadway trash is bipartisan issue
Patty DAngelo and Billy Lemon
2 hours ago
We read the opinion letter last week regarding the ongoing issues with trash all over the roads in...
Letters to the Editor
Cape Region needs a pool to teach kids water safety
Anthony and Nancy Marks
3 hours ago
My wife and I came to this area 10 years ago after teaching in a lower-middle-class community for...
Letters to the Editor
Illinoisan inspired by Delaware law
Miss Ralph Sporck
3 hours ago
Erin Lee's commentary in the July 22 edition gives me hope that other states will follow our lead...
Letters to the Editor
Pickleball complaints are not based in science
Scott M. Freber
3 hours ago
In the July 25 edition of the Cape Gazette, credence was given to views held by a Sussex County...
Letters to the Editor
Local legislators not listening
Lucy Wilcox
4 days ago
Constant traffic. No state funding for beach replenishment. Our local schools are not getting the...
Letters to the Editor
Dualize Route 24 before more building
J. McIntosh
4 days ago
I am writing to oppose the proposed Belle Mead development slated for Route 24 across from Saddle...
Letters to the Editor
Farms are for growing crops, not houses
Vivian A. Fisher
4 days ago
Sussex County is being covered with farm-style homes being built and sold where once-fertile farm...
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Commentary/Politics
Commentary
Marine biologist explains Cape Region’s jellyfish boom
Gisele Muller-Parker
4 days ago
In the past few weeks, an exceptional number of jellyfish have been observed in and around Lewes...
Commentary
New law protects manufactured home owners
Erin Lee
6 days ago
Leased-land homeowners in Delaware will soon benefit from stronger protections with the passage of...
Commentary
Scouting offers leadership skills corporate America is looking for
J. Ray Teat
1 week ago
The programs of Scouting America are more relevant today than ever before. About 84% of current...
Commentary
Should teachers get to pick their own evaluations?
Tanya Hettler
3 weeks ago
A bill sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, Senate Bill 165, titled “An act to amend Title 14 of the...
Commentary
Prioritizing men’s mental health saves lives
John Russum
3 weeks ago
As June comes to an end, so does Men’s Mental Health Month, but the importance of the message must...
Commentary
We’re done admiring the problem
Katie Dodge Gillis
1 month ago
Recently, I was listening to a fireside chat with Matthew Heckles, Delaware’s new director of...
Commentary
State Dems don’t trust local communities
Bryan Shupe
1 month ago
House and Senate Democrats have made one thing clear: they don’t trust local communities to govern...
Commentary
Delaware needs offshore wind energy
Peggy Schultz
1 month ago
In December, Sussex County Council faced a momentous decision: approve a permit that would allow...
Commentary
Milton Theatre’s impact continues to grow
Annette Babich
1 month ago
If you’ve had a chance to visit downtown Milton in recent years, you know there’s a lot going on...
Commentary
It’s time to ban citizen’s arrests in Delaware
Rep. Mara Gorman and Sen. Marie Pinkney
1 month ago
In 2020, the world watched in horror as Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was chased down and...
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Recent Blogs
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Come Back, Words!
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Trivial Pursuits
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Core Beliefs
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Whimsy and Weirdness
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