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New Executive Director Finds Home in Southampton Animal Shelter, Readies for Fall Renovations

The Candy Kitchen, a Century-Old Institution, Has Had Staying Power Thanks to the Dedication of the Laggis Family

Southampton Trustees Question Whether Ban on Treated Wood is Right Approach

Southampton Ambulance Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Set To Visit Amagansett Over Memorial Day Weekend

Flight: East Hampton Town OpenGov Rollout Signals Move Toward Data-Driven Decisions

Crown Castle Begins Fiber Installation for 189 Small Cell Towers in East Hampton Town

Amagansett Neighbors Push Back on Pitched Move To Make Dune House FEMA Compliant

Up Close and Personal: Photographer Marianne Barnett Meets the Arctic Wolves of Ellesmere Island

Meig's Raid To Be Relived in Sag Harbor

A Paw-some Afternoon for Pups: Baron’s Cove Hosts Its First-Ever Doggie Pageant in Sag Harbor

Volunteers Sought for Turtle Study in Long Pond Greenbelt

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The Toll on Veterans

This Memorial Day, as we honor those who sacrificed all for the country, it’s also important to take stock of how well the nation cares...

Standing Firm

Even South Fork residents who have issues with U.S. Representative Nick LaLota’s positions on some important issues should give credit where it’s due: In one...

Going Round

A new roundabout at the intersection of Stephen Hands Path and Two Holes of Water Road in East Hampton was unveiled last week, and it...

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Regarding The Southampton Press’s recent acknowledgment that Jose Reyes was a fictitious person whose Letters to the Editor were published in error, and contrary to internal vetting protocols: I say he or she is no “whistleblower.” The barrage of letters (which have since been scrubbed from the internet) were sent by someone who clearly had an ax to grind. They targeted specific individuals, with an intent to destroy reputations and impact elections. They seemed to stem from a longstanding personal...

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Let me be clear: I am not seeking and would not accept an appointment to the vacant Southampton Village Board seat if Trustee Ed Simioni wins the mayoral election. This false rumor being spread by Bill Manger — that Simioni will appoint me — is 100 percent untrue. The fact that Bill is focused on pushing baseless gossip rather than his own record says it all. Instead of distracting residents, he should be answering real questions. Why didn’t he inform...

Mackenzie Tyler Lands Alternate Spot for Upcoming U.S. Women's Open

Southampton/Pierson Golf Wins Back-to-Back County Championships

The Southampton/Pierson girls golf team is back-to-back Section XI Champion. The Mariners secured their second ....

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Unexpected but Unforgettable: Tarbet’s Swim Career at W&L Ends in a Flurry of Accolades

During her four years at East Hampton High School, Bella Tarbet never once touched the ...

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South Fork Boys Lax Caps Off Season With Big Win Over Bellport

The South Fork Boys Lacrosse Team’s season might not have ended as planned, but the ...

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Robert Schenkkan's New Play Is an Ode to His Parents Courtship in WWII

The Hamptons Festival of Music Presents a Community Tour of the East End

In 2022, a new music festival came to town and set up shop on the East End with an ambitious mission…

'Independency': Stars and Stripes Offer Window Into American History

John Monsky is a collector of stories. They are tales of resilience and ingenuity, bravery and…

Let's Talk Art at The Church

Do you enjoy digging deeper and uncovering meaning in art? On Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m. The…