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As a part of his Eagle Scout project, Sam Tran worked with fellow Boy Scouts, Southampton Town Trustee Bill Pell and arborist Peter Grealish to install an osprey nest in Lake Agawam Conservancy's south shore bioswale on Sunday.

As a part of his Eagle Scout project, Sam Tran worked with fellow Boy Scouts, Southampton Town Trustee Bill Pell and arborist Peter Grealish to install an osprey nest in Lake Agawam Conservancy's south shore bioswale on Sunday.

This 7-foot shark, in a reader-submitted photo, washed up on Lashley Beach in Westhampton Beach on July 31.

This 7-foot shark, in a reader-submitted photo, washed up on Lashley Beach in Westhampton Beach on July 31.

Katie Couric will serve as the Celebrity Marshall of the Hope for Depression

Katie Couric will serve as the Celebrity Marshall of the Hope for Depression

On Wednesday, July 28th, Sag Harbor Historical Society members Deanna Lattanzio, Jack Youngs, Bethany Deyermond and Nancy Remkus presented Sag Harbor Elementary School Principal Matt Malone with a maps of the routes of historic tours taken by 22 different classes of Sag Harbor Elementary School students during walking tours taken this past Spring that were hosted and led by the historical society. It’s part of an ongoing effort by the historical society to engage children in Sag Harbor history.

On Wednesday, July 28th, Sag Harbor Historical Society members Deanna Lattanzio, Jack Youngs, Bethany Deyermond and Nancy Remkus presented Sag Harbor Elementary School Principal Matt Malone with a maps of the routes of historic tours taken by 22 different classes of Sag Harbor Elementary School students during walking tours taken this past Spring that were hosted and led by the historical society. It’s part of an ongoing effort by the historical society to engage children in Sag Harbor history. Michael Heller photo

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to inaugurate the new, completely refurbished Nathaniel Rogers House at the corner of Ocean Road and Montauk Highway on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to inaugurate the new, completely refurbished Nathaniel Rogers House at the corner of Ocean Road and Montauk Highway on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele presents Bridgehampton Museum Board President Peter Sughrue with a proclamation naming August 1st as Nathaniel Rogers Day during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held to inaugurate the new, completely refurbished Nathaniel Rogers House at the corner of Ocean Road and Montauk Highway on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele presents Bridgehampton Museum Board President Peter Sughrue with a proclamation naming August 1st as Nathaniel Rogers Day during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held to inaugurate the new, completely refurbished Nathaniel Rogers House at the corner of Ocean Road and Montauk Highway on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Community Preservation Fund Manager Lisa Kombrink, Southampton Town Board Board Member Tommy John Schiavoni and Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman cut the ribbon(s) during a ceremony that was held to inaugurate the new, completely refurbished Nathaniel Rogers House at the corner of Ocean Road and Montauk Highway on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Community Preservation Fund Manager Lisa Kombrink, Southampton Town Board Board Member Tommy John Schiavoni and Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman cut the ribbon(s) during a ceremony that was held to inaugurate the new, completely refurbished Nathaniel Rogers House at the corner of Ocean Road and Montauk Highway on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

On July 29, legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener hosted a private dinner, celebrating

On July 29, legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener hosted a private dinner, celebrating "The Extraordinary Work of Dell Cullum," at Babette's in East Hampton, honoring wildlife expert, rescuer and rehabilitator Dell Cullum. Each guest has contributed to fulfilling Dell's dream in their own unique way. The guest list included familiar names like East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen; actress, model and animal rescuer, Missy Hargraves and Michael Cinque, owner of Amagansett Wine & Spirits. Left to right are, Ron Delsener, Lori Schultz, Dell Cullum and Deb Klughers. RICHARD LEWIN

author27east on Aug 3, 2021
Montauk Lighthouse Weekend The Montauk Historical Society and the Montauk Point Lighthouse will host Lighthouse Weekend, Saturday, August 7, and Sunday, August 8, featuring the Kings of the Coast Pirates,... more

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