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The Southampton Colony Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented their scholarships to local high school seniors. Gerri MacWhinnie, far left of the Southampton Colony chapter with student recipients, Inez DeCastro Barros, Southampton High School; PJ Ramundo, Pierson High School; Kristina Georges, Hampton Bays High School and Uma Comfort, Bridgehampton High School. DANA SHAW

The Southampton Colony Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented their scholarships to local high school seniors. Gerri MacWhinnie, far left of the Southampton Colony chapter with student recipients, Inez DeCastro Barros, Southampton High School; PJ Ramundo, Pierson High School; Kristina Georges, Hampton Bays High School and Uma Comfort, Bridgehampton High School. DANA SHAW

Artist Chris Buonomo works on a piece at the Amagansett Fine Arts Festival at the American Legion Post grounds in Amagansett this weekend. Visitors browsed and purchased works by dozens of artists in a variety of media, including painting, photography, jewelry and more. RICHARD LEWIN

Artist Chris Buonomo works on a piece at the Amagansett Fine Arts Festival at the American Legion Post grounds in Amagansett this weekend. Visitors browsed and purchased works by dozens of artists in a variety of media, including painting, photography, jewelry and more. RICHARD LEWIN

Jake and Tatum Davison enjoy a cool treat at the he Amagansett Village Improvement Society's Ice Cream Social. Besides a free cup of Mister Softee's finest, guests enjoyed music by The Popsicles, A.V.I.S. T-shirts, and family fun. RICHARD LEWIN

Jake and Tatum Davison enjoy a cool treat at the he Amagansett Village Improvement Society's Ice Cream Social. Besides a free cup of Mister Softee's finest, guests enjoyed music by The Popsicles, A.V.I.S. T-shirts, and family fun. RICHARD LEWIN

Fortunately for East Hampton's St. Luke's Episcopal Church Rector, the Very Reverend Denis C. Brunelle, that he had a big red handkerchief at the Service for the Ending of his Pastoral Relationship. Congregants and their Families and friends joined Denis in thanking him for 13 years of heartfelt service to the community, as he formally turned in his priestly material. RICHARD LEWIN

Fortunately for East Hampton's St. Luke's Episcopal Church Rector, the Very Reverend Denis C. Brunelle, that he had a big red handkerchief at the Service for the Ending of his Pastoral Relationship. Congregants and their Families and friends joined Denis in thanking him for 13 years of heartfelt service to the community, as he formally turned in his priestly material. RICHARD LEWIN

Fortunately for East Hampton's St. Luke's Episcopal Church Rector, the Very Reverend Denis C. Brunelle, that he had a big red handkerchief at the Service for the Ending of his Pastoral Relationship. Congregants and their Families and friends joined Denis in thanking him for 13 years of heartfelt service to the community, as he formally turned in his priestly material. RICHARD LEWIN

Fortunately for East Hampton's St. Luke's Episcopal Church Rector, the Very Reverend Denis C. Brunelle, that he had a big red handkerchief at the Service for the Ending of his Pastoral Relationship. Congregants and their Families and friends joined Denis in thanking him for 13 years of heartfelt service to the community, as he formally turned in his priestly material. RICHARD LEWIN

The Westhampton Beach Historical Society held an antique car show on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach on Saturday. Howard McCarren of East Moriches was there with his 1953 Chevrolet 3800 pickup. Courtesy Westhampton Beach Historical Society

The Westhampton Beach Historical Society held an antique car show on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach on Saturday. Howard McCarren of East Moriches was there with his 1953 Chevrolet 3800 pickup. Courtesy Westhampton Beach Historical Society

Klyph Black was among the musicians who contributed to the success of a fundraiser for The Retreat held at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett last week. COURTESY THE RETREAT

Klyph Black was among the musicians who contributed to the success of a fundraiser for The Retreat held at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett last week. COURTESY THE RETREAT

Every year, the Crossfit community participates in the MURPH Challenge, created to honor the memory of Lt. Michael P Murphy, a Navy Seal from Smithtown who was killed in action in Afghanistan on 6/28/2005. Locally, Crossfit 11968, hosted the challenge at its Southampton location, with participants raising $500 for the Murph Foundation Scholarship fund, which was matched Hamptons Gym Corp. Head coach Ralph Ruiz with some participants presented the check on July 4. COURTESY HAMPTONS GYM CORP

Every year, the Crossfit community participates in the MURPH Challenge, created to honor the memory of Lt. Michael P Murphy, a Navy Seal from Smithtown who was killed in action in Afghanistan on 6/28/2005. Locally, Crossfit 11968, hosted the challenge at its Southampton location, with participants raising $500 for the Murph Foundation Scholarship fund, which was matched Hamptons Gym Corp. Head coach Ralph Ruiz with some participants presented the check on July 4. COURTESY HAMPTONS GYM CORP

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