06.18.2023 Community Guest Column: Juneteenth’s path to a national holiday It’s said that a “journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” That’s certainly true of Opal Lee, a retired school teacher and mother of four from...
06.15.2023 Community Ten things to do on the North Fork this weekend Friday and Sunday, June 16 and 18: All ages roller skating at Greenport American Legion, 102 Third St. Friday: 5-9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; admission: $10, includes skates;...
05.29.2023 Community Guest Column: a war, a wound and two wonders This is the story of my husband, his war wound and two of the most amazing coincidences ever. In the spring of 1944, right out of high school in...
05.11.2023 Community Local couple travels to Ukraine to deliver aid Rzeszow-Jasionka Airport in Rzeszow, Poland, was once an unknown regional airport, but has lately attained global importance as a hub for the arrival of the majority of military supplies...
02.02.2017 Community Columns Aquebogue-Jamesport news: Church holds soup collection Old Steeple Community Church is currently collecting canned soup to donate to the Long Island Council of Churches’ food pantry. The drive is called “Souper Bowl” — a timely...
02.02.2017 Community Columns Shoreham-Wading River news: Student musicians earn All State honors Congratulations to the Shoreham-Wading River high school band and orchestra musicians who have attained All State status: J. Desideria, A. Meli, R. Radonavitch and J. Searing. May this achievement...
02.02.2017 Community Columns Calverton news: Kent Animal Shelter receives grant Happy February. I’m personally ready for spring to begin as there hasn’t been near enough snow to satisfy me. I’m quite ready to be warm and watch the crocuses...
01.26.2017 Community Columns Riverhead news: Lots to do at the library St. David’s School starts 2017 with 103 children and 22 staff members, and a great enthusiasm for the year. While director Eric Hazer is no longer with St. David’s,...
01.26.2017 Community Columns Flanders news: Be on the lookout for runaway rabbits Hello! I hope everyone stayed safe in the recent storms and is now enjoying a little warmer weather. I don’t think it will last long. I have a feeling...
01.19.2017 Community Columns Aquebogue-Jamesport news: Winter talk at Jamesport Meeting House Happy New Year to all of you! I hope your holidays were merry and bright. Ours were really fun, with most of the kids home. We ate lots of...
01.19.2017 Community Columns Calverton news: A new year, an engagement and a birthday Happy 2017 to each and every one of you. We can only hope and pray that this year finds lots of good stuff in our lives. I wish us...
01.19.2017 Community Columns Shoreham-Wading River news: A lengthy birthday list Dear readers, it’s nice to be back speaking to you and about you again. I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and made some grand promises that you’ll be...
01.12.2017 Community Columns Flanders news: Friends of the Big Duck elections I hope everyone had a wonderful, safe holiday season. Old Man Winter has found us and brought a lot of white stuff. Stay safe out there. We have a...
01.12.2017 Community Columns Riverhead news: What’s new at the library Welcome to the first major snowstorm of the year! I hope your snowblowers and shovels worked to perfection while digging out the driveways, walkways and steps. What a beautiful...
11.23.2016 Community Columns Flanders news: Big Duck lighting set for Dec. 6 Hello, everyone! The Wanat family will have a very busy birthday week. Happy birthday to Chase Wanat on Nov. 21 from his mom, dad, family and friends. And happy...