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03.03.2026 Feature Story

Trent seeks votes because B+ Foundation donations critical

Shelter Island’s Trent Firestine as of the stabf this week was in first place in his group and needs to emerge at the top to go forward to the...

03.03.2026 Feature Story

Free Reporter Health Forum set for Thursday

An issue that is always important to Islanders is the status of health services — everything from staffing the medical office to the desire to restore pharmaceutical services. On...

03.03.2026 Feature Story

Strongpoint Theinert Half Marathon upcoming

The year was 2019 and two friends of James “Jimbo” Theinert, the president of the family organization that gave rise to the Strongpoint Theinert Ranch, offering a respite to...

Featured Multimedia

03.02.2026 Main Story

Born a slave; died free man on Shelter Island

03.02.2026 News

Library happenings

03.02.2026 Education

Students offered personal brand coaching

10 Things to Do in March

Cook This Now! Silky lobster bisque

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Community

02.23.2026 Featured Story

Camp for grieving kids returns to Shelter Island

The little boy had a question for his mother: “Why am I the only person who doesn’t have a...

02.19.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: Feb. 19, 2026

EVERY WEEK AA meetings: Keep It Simple & Early Birds Meeting in person at...

02.18.2026 Featured Story

Annual Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Supper at St. Mary’s

Parishioners and neighbors of many faiths gathered Tuesday evening at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church...

Obituaries

02.28.2026 News

Shelter Island Reporter Obituary: Carol Ann Hallman Taplin

Carol Ann Hallman Taplin passed away on Feb. 7, 2026, in Titusville, Fla.

02.20.2026 News

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Phyllis DeNicola

Phyllis DeNicola, 87, of Southbury, Conn., passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7,...

02.08.2026 Featured Story

Remembering George Strom: A legacy of service, commitment and joy

Shelter Island lost George Strom one of its finest citizens and an inspiration to...

01.29.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter full obituary: Carol Hallman

Carol Hallman, 79, of Shelter Island passed away peacefully at the Kanas East End...

01.27.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: John Joseph Gereghty

John Joseph Gereghty, whom his family will always remember as a good man in...

01.20.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Jeanne K. McGee

Jeanne K. McGee, formerly of Shelter Island, passed away Oct. 31, 2025, in Williamsburg,...

Sports

Latest Sports

02.20.2026 Featured Story

Tracking the Island’s most prestigious endurance athlete

In distance running, completing six or more of the Abbott World Marathon Majors is coveted. For cross-country skiing, there...

02.17.2026 Featured Story

When their boats can’t float, Shelter Island sailors glide

The winter of 1934 on Shelter Island was cold, cold, cold. Did we mention...

02.10.2026 Featured Story

Girls basketball team pushed through for a successful season

“Never doubt a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world, it’s...

Opinion

02.21.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Feb. 21, 2026

02.19.2026 Editorial Staff

Reporter Editorial: Preparing for cyber attacks

02.16.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Feb. 16, 2026

02.09.2026 Robert Lipsyte

Codger: A cold season

02.07.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Feb. 7, 2026