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Traveler Series
Spotting the Big Five in Africa did not disappoint
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In June, Kenny and Cindy Vincent of Dewey Beach took the Cape Gazette on an eight-day safari while...
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Dewey dune development
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Community Photo Showcase
Morning Glory
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Susan Howard captured a stunning sunrise at Delaware Seashore State Park before the clouds settled...
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Scott Shaughnessy, a Cape Gazette subscriber, recently traveled to northern Colombia, visiting...
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If you seek to improve your golf game, watch golfers who are better than you warm up for their...
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A day on the water with a middle school fishing club
Eric Burnley
4 days ago
On Nov. 14, I spent the day with my son Roger’s middle school fishing club. Roger has been a...
Thoughts from the Sidelines
Eagles continue to win
Sumner Spence
5 days ago
On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders by the score of 26-18,...
The Business of Eating
It all started with an unruly turkey
Bob Yesbek
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The high holy days for food and restaurant writers are just around the corner. What better way to...
Choppin' Wood
Don’t rely on machine votes to win in Delaware
Chris Flood
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On Election Day last week, I was assigned to cover the watch party for Stell Parker Selby, the...
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Editorials
Editorials
Celebrating Cape Region's athletic achievements
5 days ago
This past week has been a testament to the hard work, dedication and talent of Cape Henlopen High...
Editorials
Change is in the air
1 week ago
We are at the dawn of a new era nationwide, statewide and locally in Sussex County. In addition to...
Editorials
Observations of early voting
2 weeks ago
Early voting in Delaware has been a huge success. As evidenced by the long lines at polling places...
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Let’s help Twin Branch Winery
David Liemer
1 day ago
Twin Branch Winery in Milton opened to the public in April 2023 on 27 acres of fallow farmland that...
Letters to the Editor
Snyder-Hall is ready to get to work
Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall
1 day ago
I write to express my heartfelt thanks to the voters of RD 14 who overwhelmingly chose me to...
Letters to the Editor
Consider a permanent homeless village at former Troop 7
Ellan Hylton
1 day ago
When I first learned the tent city would be replaced by a salt barn structure, I wondered about the...
Letters to the Editor
It’s time to implement school impact fee
Perry Higgs
5 days ago
Sussex County voters know a tax when they see one. They dismissed attempts to paint the voluntary...
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Rehoboth VFW Veterans Day ceremony a success
Capt. Dave Diefenderfer
5 days ago
Veterans Day is a very important day to recognize the service and sacrifice of all veterans of this...
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Rehoboth Concert Band appreciates support
Steve Kieley
5 days ago
On behalf of the Rehoboth Concert Band, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the audience of...
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Postmaster: ship early this holiday season
Dionne Watts
1 week ago
As the postmaster for 19958 and 19971 , I want to assure you that the U.S. Postal Service is primed...
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It’s time to rethink land-use strategies
Anne Canby
1 day ago
Delaware faces several crises: a shortage of affordable housing, multiple poor health outcomes,...
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The impact of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
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In today’s world, choosing organizations and causes to support through charitable donations can be...
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1 week ago
It's charter school renewal season once again, and now is the perfect time to reflect on what this...
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DNREC should honor state park master plan
Sally Boswell
2 weeks ago
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Josh Smith
3 weeks ago
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The Dangerous Demagogue: Part II
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For some men, evil is an opportunity to act out their prejudice and thereafter profit from it...
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Mark Holodick
1 month ago
As Delaware’s secretary of education, I’m pleased to share the progress that Delaware students have...
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It’s time to mobilize Delaware voters
Sen. Darius Brown
1 month ago
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Forever chemicals a priority for DNREC
John Cargill and Todd Keyser
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has prioritized several...
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Recent Blogs
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