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Community News, March 2

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Tom Hadlock, left, commander, and Fred Bauer, membership chair of Westhampton Post #834, recently accepted a Post Membership Achievement Award from District 10 Suffolk County American Legion for the local post's 105 percent increase in attendance during 2O22. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

Tom Hadlock, left, commander, and Fred Bauer, membership chair of Westhampton Post #834, recently accepted a Post Membership Achievement Award from District 10 Suffolk County American Legion for the local post's 105 percent increase in attendance during 2O22. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

Happy birthday wishes to Rose Loos of Westhampton Beach, who is turning 107 years old on March 3. COURTESY ELLEN LOOS

Happy birthday wishes to Rose Loos of Westhampton Beach, who is turning 107 years old on March 3. COURTESY ELLEN LOOS

authorStaff Writer on Feb 27, 2023
MONTAUK Parade Participants Sought Montauk’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 26, beginning at noon. The parade’s organizer, the Montauk Friends of Erin, is seeking participation from... more

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