Protest over dog's feces lands resident in hot water
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A woman walks her dogs at Main Beach in East Hampton. KYRIL BROMLEY
A woman walks her dogs at Main Beach in East Hampton. KYRIL BROMLEY
By Michael Wright on Sep 9, 2008
To hear Matthew Norklun tell it, he is just a beach lover who was trying to inspire East Hampton Village to cut down on the amount of dog poop left... more
The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation will sponsor a free community Health Fair at the St. Luke’s Church Hoie Hall meeting room, 18 James Lane, East Hampton, on Friday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights will include flu shots, glucose exams, blood pressure screenings and applications for colorectal screenings. Also available will be appointments for no-cost mammogram and pap smear tests for uninsured women over the age of 40. Representatives and information will be on hand from health insurance organizations, Sun River Health Care, OLA of Eastern Long Island, SNAP (food stamp information and applications), mental health resources ...
27 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer
The State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation has released its list of night owl hikes and seal observation hikes. For the owl hikes, a state park naturalist will guide visitors in the woods to listen for owls and other night life. The location of each hike may vary. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking. Be prepared to hike without lights. The hike averages 2.15 miles (longer or shorter depending on the location) and is for those ages 12 and older. No dogs are allowed. Friday, October 31, is the first in the series. ...
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The Neo-Political Cowgirls are seeking volunteers to help present their annual outdoor winter event, “ZIMA!” — Polish for “winter” — which brings together costumed actors and dancers along an illuminated path at LongHouse Reserve. Performances will take place on November 28 and 29, and December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 31. Each evening requires at least six volunteers to assist with guiding visitors along the path, supporting performers, welcoming the audience, and helping introduce the interactive riddle element of the show. Volunteer hours run from 3:15 to approximately 7:30 p.m. Community service hours are available for students, and ...
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The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) is calling on the creativity of local young artists with the launch of its 2025 Holiday Card Contest. Open to all students in grades six through 12, the contest invites participants to design ARF’s official holiday card, spreading cheer while celebrating the animals waiting for adoption at the ARF Adoption Center. This year’s challenge: Create a festive design featuring one ARF dog and one ARF cat currently available for adoption. The winning design will be professionally printed as ARF’s 2025 holiday card and mailed to supporters across the community. Entries should reflect ...
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The East Hampton Library will host the final event in its 2025 Tom Twomey Series on Saturday, November 8, with “Biography as Pilgrimage: On the Trail of Peter Matthiessen.” The program is co-sponsored by The Peter Matthiessen Center. Author Lance Richardson will discuss his eight-year project, which included a 200-mile trek in the Himalayas, to write a biography of the late Peter Matthiessen, whose work championed Native American rights and helped shape the modern environmental movement. Matthiessen’s acclaimed books include the travel classic “The Snow Leopard” and “Men’s Lives,” a moving account of East End Bonackers’ lives and struggles. Following ...
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The documentary “The Bonackers” will screen at the Amagansett Life Saving Station on Atlantic Avenue on Saturday, October 25, at 5 p.m. The event will open with David Cataletto and his crew performing sea shanties, followed by the film screening. Producer and director Joanne Friedland Roberts will be on hand for a Q&A session after the film. Space is limited, and advance registration is required at amagansettlss.org. The next screening of “The Bonackers” will take place on December 14 at Sag Harbor Cinema as part of its Projection Series. The film is slated for PBS distribution nationwide in 2026.
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