Cape Life

Museum to host Rehoboth history presentations Dec. 4...

8 months ago
Local historian Paul Lovett will present a program on Rehoboth Beach history at 4 p.m., Thursday,...

Domestic violence awareness is AAUW meeting focus...

8 months ago
The AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at The Lodge at...

MERR celebrates silver anniversary at annual Finraiser

Chris Flood
8 months ago
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute celebrated 25 years of helping marine...

Kickoff held for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

8 months ago
Enthusiasm was high Nov. 8, as the Sussex GOP helped celebrate the kickoff of the Red Kettle...

Exploring Utah’s scenic wonders with the Gazette

8 months ago
Karen Ferguson, an avid Cape Gazette reader from Lewes, spent 10 days discovering the rugged beauty...

VIA stirs up holiday spirit at St. Nicholas Tea and...

Chris Flood
8 months ago
Over the course of three days and five sold-out seatings, the Village Improvement Association...

Invasive plant removal begins at Fourth Street...

8 months ago
Restoration work at the Fourth Street Preserve continues to move forward as members of the Delaware...

Eastern Sussex Republican Club to host Best Shot...

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The Eastern Sussex Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m., Monday Nov. 17, at Delaware State Police...

‘The Jewish Cookbook’ online author talk set Nov. 19

8 months ago
The Lewes Public Library and Seaside Jewish Community will welcome co-authors Ilan Stavans and...

Nanticoke Indian Museum is an intriguing place to visit

Pam Bounds
8 months ago
At a recent driver's education class, I unexpectedly met a fascinating lady. We shared some stories...
Campus & Coast: UD research and news in Sussex County

Scientist Walks Into a Bar lecture to focus on deep...

Adam Thomas
8 months ago
Editor’s note: This column is a regular feature written by staff at the University of Delaware...

Elks dinner raises funds for breast cancer coalition

8 months ago
In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cape Henlopen Elks 2540 of Lewes hosted...

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians supports Food...

8 months ago
A delegation of 12 members from the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Celtic Cross Division 1,...

Cape Gazette readers cruise the Rhine

8 months ago
Priscilla Kinney of Lewes and Ginny Craig of Rehoboth Beach recently embarked on a memorable Rhine...

American Legion Post 28 honors veterans

Deny Howeth
8 months ago
Veterans and community members gathered Nov. 11 at American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro to honor...

Sussex County begins Caroling on The Circle food drive

8 months ago
Sussex County government officials announced the 42nd annual Caroling on The Circle will begin at 6...

American Legion Post 17 holds Veterans Day ceremony

Bill Shull
8 months ago
American Legion Post 17 in Lewes honored veterans from all branches of the military at its annual...

Flags for Heroes event honors veterans

Bill Shull
8 months ago
The Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary held its annual Flags for Heroes ceremony on Veterans Day. The event is...

Community ESL opens adult registration for winter...

8 months ago
Sussex County’s Community English as a Second Language Program’s fall 2025 semester concludes...

Milton Lions Club celebrates Veterans Day

Ryan Mavity
8 months ago
The Milton Lions Club celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 11 at Grace Church after cold, windy weather...

Baywood honors veterans Nov. 11

Dan Cook
8 months ago
The Baywood community celebrated neighborhood veterans during an association breakfast Nov. 11 at...

Veterans honored on windy, chilly day in Rehoboth Beach

Chris Flood
8 months ago
A few dozen veterans, family members of veterans and people who simply wanted to pay respects...

AmVets Post 2 honors veterans

Melissa Steele
8 months ago
Veterans gathered Nov. 11 at David C. Dolby Sussex AmVets Post 2 to honor those who served the...

Capt. Dave Diefenderfer retiring at month’s end...

Chris Flood
8 months ago
Capt. Dave Diefenderfer said he doesn’t want to retire from the Navy Reserve after 32 years...

Elks golf event raises $17K for veterans programs

8 months ago
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 held a charity golf tournament Oct. 1 to support funding for veterans...

Folds of Honor to recognize veterans at local golf...

8 months ago
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Folds of Honor Foundation will recognize three veterans with...

‘Every Bad Thing’ author to sign books Nov. 29

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Author Shannon Gill Burnett will return to Rehoboth Beach to sign copies of “Every Bad Thing” from...

100 Women Who Care presents October donations to...

8 months ago
Members of 100 Women Who Care Southern Delaware recently gathered to present an award of $15,555 to...

Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue nets $22K at 1776...

8 months ago
Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue held its annual fundraiser Oct. 30 at 1776 Steakhouse in the Midway...

Deciduous trees provide bountiful harvest for...

Alice Mohrman
8 months ago
Cold autumn evenings bring forth brilliant reds and yellows as the leaves change daily across our...

Harry K Foundation to host Christmas Gala Dec. 13

8 months ago
The Harry K Foundation, dedicated to combating childhood hunger in Delaware, announced its 13th...

Sailing with the Gazette

8 months ago
Rehoboth Beach locals took their Cape Gazette on a grand adventure, cruising from Istanbul to...

GWFC Women’s Clubs donate to Lewes nonprofit

8 months ago
When the GFWC Middle Atlantic Region Annual Conference convened in Rehoboth Beach, the Women's Club...

14th RD Democrats to meet Nov. 12

8 months ago
The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, with Dr. David...

Browseabout book club meetings continue Nov. 9

8 months ago
Browseabout Books announced its Words That Bleed book club will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday,...

Creativity meets craftsmanship at Rehoboth Art...

Deny Howeth
8 months ago
Rehoboth Art League hosted 30 juried artists, including 10 local artisans, representing a variety...

Hibernians host dueling pianos fundraiser

8 months ago
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Commodore Barry Division recently held a dueling pianos show and...

A roll of the dice benefits pet rescue

Bill Shull
8 months ago
The night before Halloween was a night to remember for people who came to Baywood Greens to support...

Local teen author wins International Latino Book Awards

8 months ago
Young author Máximo César Castellanos of Georgetown recently received gold and bronze medals at the...

Fund for Women holds fashion show at RBCC

Dan Cook
8 months ago
The Fund for Women presented its 13th annual fashion show and luncheon Nov. 3, at Rehoboth Beach...

Veterans pay no entrance fee at botanic gardens Nov. 8

8 months ago
Ray Sander, Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek president, announced all veterans showing...

Community donates backpacks to support Cape district...

8 months ago
To support local students at the start of the academic year, neighbors in the Rehoboth Beach...

Ukuleles, ocean breezes, and the Cape Gazette

8 months ago
March brought Robb—aka Roo on Uke—back to the islands for the fourth Ukulele Retreat Hawai’i. It...

Autism Delaware stops by Cape Gazette for trick or...

Bill Shull
8 months ago
Participants and staff from Autism Delaware’s Sussex County center stopped by the Cape Gazette on...

Lewes Fire Department T-shirt and apparel sale set...

8 months ago
The Lewes Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling Lewes Fire Department apparel from 9 to 11 a.m...

Nanticoke Indian Museum holds Native American Day

Ryan Mavity
8 months ago
The Nanticoke Indian Museum in Millsboro hosted Native American Day Nov. 1, celebrating the culture...

Cape Henlopen Food Basket thanks community partners

8 months ago
The Cape Henlopen Food Basket relies on the generous support of many local organizations and...

Rehoboth Concert Band to salute veterans Nov. 9

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The Rehoboth Concert Band will present a free performance open to the public titled Duty, Honor,...

Grant Otto: Bringing the ocean to those who can't...

Ellen McIntyre
8 months ago
Grant Otto could barely see his scuba diving gauges – or anything, really – for the six hours he...

YMCA canned food and clothing drive continues thru...

8 months ago
The YMCA of Delaware is calling on the community to support families in need through its annual...

Lewes in Bloom holiday wreath orders due by Nov. 15

8 months ago
Lewes in Bloom is selling holiday wreaths through Saturday, Nov. 15. All proceeds from the sale...

DNREC Police accepting Toys for Tots donations in...

8 months ago
With the holiday season approaching, Delaware Natural Resources Police offices have boxes in place...

Elected officials take part in Sussex Habitat build...

8 months ago
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity welcomed state and county leaders to Milford Oct. 10, for an...

Improving access to healthcare is Nov. 14 program topic

8 months ago
The Sussex County League of Women Voters will host a presentation titled, “Breaking Barriers: How...

Pathways to Success healthy snack drive seeks donations

8 months ago
Snacks for Success, a healthy snack food drive for Pathways to Success youth, is accepting...

Conservation district hosts Tree for Every...

8 months ago
The Sussex Conservation District successfully distributed 500 native trees during its third annual...

Operation Christmas Child to accept donations Nov....

8 months ago
As Thanksgiving approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings...

Sustainable gardening expert gives guest lecture at...

8 months ago
For its first educational lecture in the newly constructed Annette Pennoni Garden Pavilion,...

Lunch group supports Read Aloud Delaware

8 months ago
Lunch With a Purpose Coastal Delaware members gathered Oct. 1 at the Cambria Hotel in Rehoboth...

Halloween brings costumes to Kings

Bill Shull
8 months ago
Kings Highway in Lewes became a corridor for cool costumes on Halloween night. For the third year,...