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Recently the Eastport Fire Department made donations of $1,500 each to the local food pantries at the Christ Lutheran Church, the Eastport Bible Church, and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A $1,500 donation was also made to Keith Caputo's

Recently the Eastport Fire Department made donations of $1,500 each to the local food pantries at the Christ Lutheran Church, the Eastport Bible Church, and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A $1,500 donation was also made to Keith Caputo's " Helping Makes U Happy" organization. These donations were possible through the five weekly breakfasts hosted by the fire department in November and December. More than 1,300 people had breakfast at the fire house over the course of the five events. Recently, Eastport Fire Department members delivered the check for the Eastport Bible Church to Pastor Kaleb Kemper. COURTESY EASTPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Heart of the Hamptons recently presented a check to the Southampton Village Ocean Rescue organization for its assistance during fundraising events, most recently, the well-attended Polar Bear Plunge. From left, Michael Wootton, Wendy Niceberg, Josh Belury, Vinny McGann, Chief Alex King, Kyle Cranston, Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop, Bruce Lieberman, Mitti Abbadessa and Michael Reilly. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON VOLUNTEER OCEAN RESCUE

Heart of the Hamptons recently presented a check to the Southampton Village Ocean Rescue organization for its assistance during fundraising events, most recently, the well-attended Polar Bear Plunge. From left, Michael Wootton, Wendy Niceberg, Josh Belury, Vinny McGann, Chief Alex King, Kyle Cranston, Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop, Bruce Lieberman, Mitti Abbadessa and Michael Reilly. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON VOLUNTEER OCEAN RESCUE

Sharon Lewis, Quartermaster, VFW Post 9082 of Sag Harbor, presents Pierson junior Isabelle Caplin with the Post’s Voice of Democracy award on January 16 at the post. Isabelle's entry has been forwarded to the next level NY District 11for consideration. TOM KOCHIE

Sharon Lewis, Quartermaster, VFW Post 9082 of Sag Harbor, presents Pierson junior Isabelle Caplin with the Post’s Voice of Democracy award on January 16 at the post. Isabelle's entry has been forwarded to the next level NY District 11for consideration. TOM KOCHIE

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