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Matthew Atkins was honored as a Hometown Hero by the Westhampton Free Library at a ceremony on October 26. Attending the ceremony with him are his wife, Becky, and daughter, Alora.

Matthew Atkins was honored as a Hometown Hero by the Westhampton Free Library at a ceremony on October 26. Attending the ceremony with him are his wife, Becky, and daughter, Alora.

Students at Our Lady of the Hamptons School are a bit more “energy wise” after a presentation by PSEG Long Island and The National Theatre for Children. Students recently  interacted with the performers during the live Energized Guyz performance, which taught them about energy and how to save it.

Students at Our Lady of the Hamptons School are a bit more “energy wise” after a presentation by PSEG Long Island and The National Theatre for Children. Students recently interacted with the performers during the live Energized Guyz performance, which taught them about energy and how to save it.

Second graders from the Westhampton Beach Elementary School visited the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s firehouse on October 23. Third Assistant Chief Larry Saccente showed some of them how a thermal imaging camera works. Courtesy Westhampton Beach Fire Department.

Second graders from the Westhampton Beach Elementary School visited the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s firehouse on October 23. Third Assistant Chief Larry Saccente showed some of them how a thermal imaging camera works. Courtesy Westhampton Beach Fire Department.

Second graders from the Westhampton Beach Elementary School visited the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s firehouse on October 23. Third Assistant Chief Larry Saccente led the tour.

Second graders from the Westhampton Beach Elementary School visited the Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s firehouse on October 23. Third Assistant Chief Larry Saccente led the tour.

School spirit was on full display for homecoming festivities at Westhampton Beach High School on October 25.

School spirit was on full display for homecoming festivities at Westhampton Beach High School on October 25.

Through the Hampton Bays High School science research program,  junior Dave Catena is furthering his independent science research on the medical applications of 3D printing. He is being mentored by Dr. Murat Guvendiren, assistant professor of chemical and materials engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Through the Hampton Bays High School science research program, junior Dave Catena is furthering his independent science research on the medical applications of 3D printing. He is being mentored by Dr. Murat Guvendiren, assistant professor of chemical and materials engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Westhampton Beach High School student Cole Federico was selected to perform with the prestigious NYSSMA All-State Symphonic Band.

Westhampton Beach High School student Cole Federico was selected to perform with the prestigious NYSSMA All-State Symphonic Band.

The members of the Hampton Bays Elementary School service organization K-Kids recently donated $450 to the American Cancer Society as part of their 15th annual Denim Day fundraiser. They raised the funds by selling breast cancer awareness bracelets to fellow students, teachers and administrators. Students and staff also wore jeans and the color pink on October 25 in honor of the cause.

The members of the Hampton Bays Elementary School service organization K-Kids recently donated $450 to the American Cancer Society as part of their 15th annual Denim Day fundraiser. They raised the funds by selling breast cancer awareness bracelets to fellow students, teachers and administrators. Students and staff also wore jeans and the color pink on October 25 in honor of the cause.

Tuckahoe School first-gradersare learning about engineering. They were given a problem, developed a plan, built a structure to solve the problem, then tested their ideas and made changes. They were given only toothpicks and gummy bears to build a small structure strong enough to support a textbook.

Tuckahoe School first-gradersare learning about engineering. They were given a problem, developed a plan, built a structure to solve the problem, then tested their ideas and made changes. They were given only toothpicks and gummy bears to build a small structure strong enough to support a textbook.

Tuckahoe School first-gradersare learning about engineering. They were given a problem, developed a plan, built a structure to solve the problem, then tested their ideas and made changes. They were given only toothpicks and gummy bears to build a small structure strong enough to support a textbook. Oscar Ochoa and Angel Martinez Sosa with their project.

Tuckahoe School first-gradersare learning about engineering. They were given a problem, developed a plan, built a structure to solve the problem, then tested their ideas and made changes. They were given only toothpicks and gummy bears to build a small structure strong enough to support a textbook. Oscar Ochoa and Angel Martinez Sosa with their project.

The Garley-Rottkamp family of Hampton Bays participated in The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program over the summer and were among the winners of the 2019 photo contest. All winners were selected from the hundreds of photos submitted by volunteer host families along the East Coast and Southern Canada.  The photo was selected as a winner in the “Beach” category, and features Fresh Air child, Jessica (8), enjoying a day at the beach with her summer sister, Esme (9). The Fresh Air Fund provides free summer experiences to New York City children from low-income communities.

The Garley-Rottkamp family of Hampton Bays participated in The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program over the summer and were among the winners of the 2019 photo contest. All winners were selected from the hundreds of photos submitted by volunteer host families along the East Coast and Southern Canada. The photo was selected as a winner in the “Beach” category, and features Fresh Air child, Jessica (8), enjoying a day at the beach with her summer sister, Esme (9). The Fresh Air Fund provides free summer experiences to New York City children from low-income communities.

Hampton Bays preschoolers were treated to a special Halloween event at Hampton Bays High School. Members of the high school’s newly established Tri- M Music Honor Society teamed up with life skills students to entertain the young guests with trick-or-treating, face painting, fall-themed games and stories.

Hampton Bays preschoolers were treated to a special Halloween event at Hampton Bays High School. Members of the high school’s newly established Tri- M Music Honor Society teamed up with life skills students to entertain the young guests with trick-or-treating, face painting, fall-themed games and stories.

The Water Mill Bridge Club recently hosted its Lipetz-Brennan Silver Bowl trophy contest won by Barry and Shelly Adelman, right, of East Hampton. Club director Kathie McLauchlen presented the Lipetz-Brennan Silver Bowl Trophy.

The Water Mill Bridge Club recently hosted its Lipetz-Brennan Silver Bowl trophy contest won by Barry and Shelly Adelman, right, of East Hampton. Club director Kathie McLauchlen presented the Lipetz-Brennan Silver Bowl Trophy.

East Quogue Elemenatary School Advanced Band students, including flutists and saxophonists Bailey Hudson, Ashley Perez, Le Perl and Emma Rose Holfelder, are practicing for the upcoming holiday concerts.

East Quogue Elemenatary School Advanced Band students, including flutists and saxophonists Bailey Hudson, Ashley Perez, Le Perl and Emma Rose Holfelder, are practicing for the upcoming holiday concerts.

East Quogue Elementary School Advanced Band students, including drumers Patrick Reilly, Henry Dennis, Andrew Raynor, Aidan Judd, Nate Perl, Alex Moran, Andrew Stalters, Dylan Blenk, Adam Poulmentis and Evelyn Kuroski, have been practicing for the upcoming holiday concerts.

East Quogue Elementary School Advanced Band students, including drumers Patrick Reilly, Henry Dennis, Andrew Raynor, Aidan Judd, Nate Perl, Alex Moran, Andrew Stalters, Dylan Blenk, Adam Poulmentis and Evelyn Kuroski, have been practicing for the upcoming holiday concerts.

Kids get candy at Page Restaurant during the 2019 Pumpkin Trail on Main Street in Sag Harbor on Thursday, October 31.  MICHAEL HELLER

Kids get candy at Page Restaurant during the 2019 Pumpkin Trail on Main Street in Sag Harbor on Thursday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

Sag Harbor Village Mayor Kathleen Mulcahy hands out candy on the steps of Village Hall during the 2019 Pumpkin Trail on Main Street on Thursday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

Sag Harbor Village Mayor Kathleen Mulcahy hands out candy on the steps of Village Hall during the 2019 Pumpkin Trail on Main Street on Thursday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

"Ringmaster" Constantin Tujios with his "Lions" wife Allie and 17-month-old Avra during the 2019 Pumpkin Trail on Main Street in Sag Harbor on Thursday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

Sag Harbor Village Police Lieutenant Rob Drake with his new partner, six-year-old Christopher Soloviev, during the 2019 Pumpkin Trail on Main Street on Thursday, October 31.    MICHAEL HELLER

Sag Harbor Village Police Lieutenant Rob Drake with his new partner, six-year-old Christopher Soloviev, during the 2019 Pumpkin Trail on Main Street on Thursday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

A spook helped provide musical accompaniment during the 2019 Sag Harbor Elementary School Halloween Parade on Main Street on Thursday, October 31.   MICHAEL HELLER

A spook helped provide musical accompaniment during the 2019 Sag Harbor Elementary School Halloween Parade on Main Street on Thursday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

Kids make their way up and down Main Street during the 2019 Sag Harbor Elementary School Halloween Parade on Main Street on Thursday, October 31.    MICAHEL HELLER

Kids make their way up and down Main Street during the 2019 Sag Harbor Elementary School Halloween Parade on Main Street on Thursday, October 31. MICAHEL HELLER

Kristin Dehler, Jeanne D'Angelo, Juli Everett, Jaime Mott and Tamara Fraser during the 2019 Sag Harbor Elementary School Halloween Parade on Main Street on Thursday, October 31.    MICHAEL HELLER

Kristin Dehler, Jeanne D'Angelo, Juli Everett, Jaime Mott and Tamara Fraser during the 2019 Sag Harbor Elementary School Halloween Parade on Main Street on Thursday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

Radio station WLNG, along with DanceHampton instructors Anita Boyer and Klimiul, hosted a group lesson and rendtion of Michael Jackson's

Radio station WLNG, along with DanceHampton instructors Anita Boyer and Klimiul, hosted a group lesson and rendtion of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance on the lawn at Marine Park on Halloween night. MICHAEL HELLER

The Children’s Museum of the East End hosted the first ever, post-Halloween

The Children’s Museum of the East End hosted the first ever, post-Halloween "Pumpkin Fling" on Saturday morning. The catapults were designed and created this summer by iCAMP. Kids got to learn the physics behind the medieval machines while launching pumpkins in the Museum’s driveway. MICHAEL HELLER

Louis Merola, 93, a World War II vetern from Eastport, and Joe Taranto, 88, a veteran of the Korean War, will be among those invited to the Honor Flight Long Island reunion 50 Long Island WWII and Korean War Veterans who were flown to Washington, D.C. in September for a one-day guided tour of WWII, Korean War and other military memorials. The reunion is Saturday, November 23, at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale.

Louis Merola, 93, a World War II vetern from Eastport, and Joe Taranto, 88, a veteran of the Korean War, will be among those invited to the Honor Flight Long Island reunion 50 Long Island WWII and Korean War Veterans who were flown to Washington, D.C. in September for a one-day guided tour of WWII, Korean War and other military memorials. The reunion is Saturday, November 23, at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale.

Cole Yastzremski recently completed his Eagle Scout project and was sworn in at a ceremony by Peter Gabrielson.

Cole Yastzremski recently completed his Eagle Scout project and was sworn in at a ceremony by Peter Gabrielson.

Cole Yastzremski recently completed his Eagle Scout project and was sworn in at a ceremony by Peter Gabrielson.

Cole Yastzremski recently completed his Eagle Scout project and was sworn in at a ceremony by Peter Gabrielson.

Kathryn Szoka, Joan Baum, Lora Tucker and Sigrid Meinel (aka Donna Tartt, a William Wordsworth Poem, Celie (from The Color Purple) and Beatrice Potter) during a Come-As-Your-Favorite-Author Halloween Party at Canio's Bookstore on Saturday night.  MICHAEL HELLER

Kathryn Szoka, Joan Baum, Lora Tucker and Sigrid Meinel (aka Donna Tartt, a William Wordsworth Poem, Celie (from The Color Purple) and Beatrice Potter) during a Come-As-Your-Favorite-Author Halloween Party at Canio's Bookstore on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

Maryann Calendrille (aka Emily Dickenson), Andrea Pisacano (aka Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter) and Peter Hansen during a Come-As-Your-Favorite-Author Halloween Party at Canio's Bookstore on Saturday night.  MICHAEL HELLER

Maryann Calendrille (aka Emily Dickenson), Andrea Pisacano (aka Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter) and Peter Hansen during a Come-As-Your-Favorite-Author Halloween Party at Canio's Bookstore on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

Bethany Deyermond accepts a new arrival from Julie Froehlich during the Annie's Field of Jack o' Laterns event hosted by the Sag Harbor Historical Society at the Annie Cooper Boyd House on Wednesday, October 30.  MICHAEL HELLER

Bethany Deyermond accepts a new arrival from Julie Froehlich during the Annie's Field of Jack o' Laterns event hosted by the Sag Harbor Historical Society at the Annie Cooper Boyd House on Wednesday, October 30. MICHAEL HELLER

Bethany Deyermond places a new arrival into position during the Annie's Field of Jack o' Laterns event hosted by the Sag Harbor Historical Society at the Annie Cooper Boyd House on Wednesday, October 30.  MICHAEL HELLER

Bethany Deyermond places a new arrival into position during the Annie's Field of Jack o' Laterns event hosted by the Sag Harbor Historical Society at the Annie Cooper Boyd House on Wednesday, October 30. MICHAEL HELLER

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