Of course you knew it was National Honey Month! On Thursday, September 19, at 4 p.m., the Montauk Library will salute the sweet stuff with a hands-on program featuring pollinator... more
If you, like I, are having a hard time dealing with the ugly spectacle in Washington, D.C., then perhaps you would like to distract yourself with Ken Burns’s documentaries about America. I am loving “The American Revolution.” Wow! I grew up in an extended family that discussed the Constitution and civics on a daily basis. Not so common these days. As a conscientious American, I am having a hard time remaining patient with this insulting government today. I hope you find it interesting to learn how my family came to America. My many times great-grandfather John Conlin, on my mother’s ...
23 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
SantaFest is returning to the Village of East Hampton on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6. Emmett the Elf will be the event’s mascot, which is organized by the East Hampton Village Foundation. “SantaFest is one of the most cherished traditions in East Hampton Village. It brings our community together in a way that truly captures the spirit of the season — families gathering, local businesses shining and the entire Village filled with holiday energy. We look forward to welcoming everyone for a weekend of celebration and joy,” said Mayor Jerry Larsen, in a press release. SantaFest starts Friday ...
by Staff Writer
There seems to be no end to the rationalizations for excusing the mass invasion of foreign nationals who crossed our borders without any authority to do so. Amy Paradise [“Define the Problem,” Letters, November 20] listed excuses why we should be sympathetic to their plight: economic opportunity; authoritarian, repressive governments; climate change; exposure via the internet to better situations; drug smuggling; U.S. business welcomes their cheap labor; and our historically benevolent history of welcoming them. Each one, it could be argued, serves our better angels, but Americans seem to discount the cost to scrub each case. Many stand on corners, ...
22 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
Hamptons Doc Fest education director Anita Boyer has announced the winners of its second annual “Hometown Heroes” documentary short film competition, where middle and high school students on the East End were invited to create a documentary short film honoring the local everyday heroes who have made a significant impact on their lives or their local community. Jackson Rohrer took first place, earning a $300 scholarship. He is a junior at the Shelter Island School and his winning film is “The Lifeline of Shelter Island — Cliff Clark.” Second place and a $200 scholarship went to Springs School eighth-grader Francisco ...
by Staff Writer
The East Hampton High School’s Interact Club is will again hold its Big Brothers Big Sisters Clothing Drive, an annual effort supporting young people in need across Long Island. According to Michael Ponella, the Interact Club Advisor, one of the main goals of the drive is “to bring awareness to those in need of living essentials here on Long Island.” The drive is held during the Thanksgiving season to inspire gratitude and to encourage students to think about those who may be less fortunate. Ponella explained, “I think it is important for the school community to have this awareness and ...
by Melanie Vizcaino
There was a post that appeared on Facebook from 27east describing the anti-ICE demonstration in Westhampton Beach on Friday, November 14. Scrolling through the comments, I was horrified to see the worst of human nature in print. The video showed numerous people of various ages peacefully holding signs such as “Fire Ice,” “We were all Immigrants,” “Abolish ICE,” “ICE is un-American,” “ICE — Hands Off,” etc. However, the comments posted below the video denigrated the participants with the following: “One can only assume this was a AARP-organized event.” “The [assisted] living facilities in the area need somewhere for the residents ...
by Staff Writer
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Annette Hinkle on Sep 8, 2019