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‘Last Murder at the End of the World’ author to...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Frog Chorus, a fun program for children and families, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25, at...
Strawberries shine at fire department festival
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Capitalizing on the fruit of the season, the Lewes Fire Department and its auxiliary hosted the...
Paul Kares names Fran Simeone director of development
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Paul Kares recently announced Fran Simeone as its new director of development. Simeone was...
‘When the Angels Left the Old Country’ author talk...
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The Lewes Public Library, Seaside Jewish Community and CAMP Rehoboth will welcome author Sacha Lamb...
Elks raise funds to support veterans’ scholarships
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Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 entertained diners and dancers at its recent beef and beer event to...
Lewes Senior Activity Center visits Portugal with...
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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...
Golden spike driven during Lewes’ Train Day
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It wasn’t Promontory Summit in Utah, but the Lewes Junction and Railroad and Bridge Association did...
‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’ author event set May 25
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Browseabout Books will host author and historian James T. Sears for a signing of “Queering Rehoboth...
Dewey Beach Lions host community day
Ellen Driscoll
3 days ago
The Dewey Beach Lions Club opened its doors May 11 for its annual community day, hosting local...
DART Beach Bus services to start May 20
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Delaware Transit Corp. announced DART’s Beach Bus services will begin Monday, May 20, operating...
Sussex Gardeners bouquets help kids in need honor...
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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
Nick Roth
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The weather could not have been nicer for the second annual Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest, held...
UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning recognizes volunteers
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The University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute recently recognized nearly 100...
Blood for a Brew Tour begins May 20 at Dogfish Head...
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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...
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Demonstrating their commitment to public service, Sussex Amateur Radio Emergency Service operators...
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosts constituent...
Ted Pfirrmann
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Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester held a free Constituent Resource Fair May 3 at the Lewes Senior...
Tunnell Companies donates $15,000 to MS Society
Ted Pfirrmann
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The Tunnell Companies donated $15,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society May 6. Robert Tunnell III,...
Xi Sigma chapter donates to therapeutic riding center
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Xi Sigma chapter, Beta Sigma Phi donated $800 to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding, its...
Milton Lions Club supports local causes
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At its April meeting, the Milton Lions Club hosted guest speakers from Special Olympics Delaware...
Ground broken for Lewes library pavilion
Bill Shull
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
Ellen Driscoll
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...
Chris Flood
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There was a celebration April 17 on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk in recognition of Italian explorer...
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opens for the season
Chris Flood
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...
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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...
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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
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Members of the GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club recently presented a beach wheelchair to the City of...
Nanticoke Indian Tribe celebrates Heritage Day at...
Ted Pfirrmann
1 week ago
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe commemorated its rich heritage May 4, with a vibrant celebration at its...
British weather for British car show
Bill Shull
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A spot of U.K.-style weather forced organizers to cut short the annual Lewes British Motorcar Show...
Royal Treat memorabilia sale and ice cream social...
1 week ago
The Rehoboth Beach Museum will host an old-fashioned ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Spoonie celebrated at annual birthday party
Dan Cook
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Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle held the third annual celebration of his life and...
Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age reception set
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The Lewes Historical Society will unveil Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age with a reception...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens for season
Bill Shull
1 week ago
Promptly at 8 a.m., May 4, the cowbells rang and the Historic Lewes Farmers Market opened for its...
‘Runaway Princess’ spotlights trafficking and...
Dan Cook
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The Fund for Women of Sussex County, in partnership with What Is Your Voice and Philanthropy...
Trail cleanup volunteers remind walkers to take away...
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In recognition of Earth Day, several members of the Reserves of Nassau Community gathered to clean...
Lewes in Bloom holds May Day decorating contest
Bill Shull
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The City of Lewes was awash in fresh flowers May 4, the day Lewes in Bloom held its fourth annual...
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...
Community Briefs 5/8/24
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Delaware Coastal Prime Timers welcomes participants Delaware Coastal Prime Timers hosts many events...
Author Rita Nelson to sign new novel May 18
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Rita Nelson, a local award-winning author and retired Episcopal priest, announced the publication...
Community garden to present home composting program...
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Lewes Community Garden will host a free program on home composting and recycling at 9:30 a.m.,...
Canine Partners for Life fundraiser set May 11
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To raise funds for Canine Partners for Life, local resident Carla Boynton will be selling raffle...
Brown v. Board of Education expert discussion set...
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In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the seminal civil rights ruling in Brown v. Board of...
Lewes High School 1964 classmates hold 60th reunion
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The Lewes High School Class of 1964 held its 60th class reunion April 24 at the Lewes Diner and...
Triumph Pelvic Health to offer free consults for...
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With a mission-driven approach focused on empowering women, fostering community education and...
Sussex Master Gardeners workshops start May 23
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The Sussex County Master Gardeners will offer the following workshops in person at the Carvel...
Bicycle raffle to benefit Read Aloud Delaware May 24
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Spring is the best time of the year for Delawareans to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s backroads...
Senior center sets AYCE pancake breakfast May 16
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Cape Henlopen Senior Center will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m.,...
WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday
Bill Shull
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This was George McCarthy’s special day. As if turning 100 wasn’t special enough, it was about to...
Overfalls lecture set May 9
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The Overfalls Foundation will host Stephen P. Tolbert, who will share his recollections of service...
Lewes supports national safe boating week
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Tommy Town opens to benefit Camp Hope
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Tommy Town in Harbeson opened its doors to the public for the first time April 27 in support of...
Volunteers needed for native planting event May 11
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The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays announced a collaborative effort with the Georgetown Public...
CRC to benefit from Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 11
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Again this year, the Community Resource Center’s food rescue program will be among the recipients...
Mill Pond Garden to open for Mother’s Day visitors...
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Mill Pond Garden will open for Mother’s Day visitors from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at...
Paws for Cause a barking success
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The Sussex County Association of Realtors hosted Paws for Cause, the SCAOR spring affiliate event...
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