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11.07.2026 Featured Story

Suffolk Closeup: School ban on student phones

For a little more than a year the New York State law commonly referred to as the Distractions-Free School Law and also Phone-Free Schools Law has been in force...

11.07.2026 Featured Story

The Reporter’s weekly photo quiz, Nov. 6, 2026: What is that?

If you know, let us know. Send your responses to [email protected] or phone 631-275-1859. Last week’s photo faked out several people who thought the bell (see below) was the...

11.06.2026 Featured Story

Gone Fishing: One. More. Bass.

There is something familiar about the way striped bass season ends. Fish are on the move, and the North Fork is but a pit stop. The signs are similar...

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11.06.2026 Education

Riverhead to host East End youth summit on mental health, suicide prevention

11.06.2026 News

Help us name the Reporter’s 2026 Person of the Year

11.05.2026 Letters

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Nov. 5, 2026

East End Arts Council to debut Steamroller Printmaking Festival in Riverhead

5 Hamptons steakhouses with meaty menus

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Community

11.02.2026 Featured Story

The pleasure of fixing what’s broken: A community works together at the Repair Cafe

Lorraine Deller was in one of her favorite places. She was home in the living room sitting in a...

11.01.2026 Featured Story

Halloween Parade shines on Saturday: Dozens turn out for spooky fun

Despite the fact that the intersection of North Ferry Road and Thomas Street is...

11.01.2026 Featured Story

Moving Forward: Should I speak up?

Should you tell your friend that she has spinach in her teeth? Do you...

Obituaries

11.03.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituaries: Gett, Reiter

Herb Kett Beloved son, husband, and father, Herb Kett passed away on Oct. 24,...

10.30.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituaries: Field, Franzoni, Ridgeway

Charles Field Jr. Charles Field Jr. — Dec. 3, 1952—Oct.15, 2026 — passed away...

10.25.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Obituary: Barbara J. Allen Lieblein

With sadness, the family of Barbara J. Allen Lieblein announces her peaceful passing on...

10.01.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: William Matthew Aston

William Matthew Aston, a longtime Shelter Island resident, passed away peacefully at home on...

09.25.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Nancy M. Hunkele Hutchings

Nancy M. Hunkele Hutchings passed away at her home in Plum, Penn., surrounded by...

08.29.2026 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Bruce M. Hopke

Bruce M. Hopke, 73, of Shelter Island, passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2026....

Sports

Latest Sports

11.05.2026 Featured Story

Gearing up for girls’ hoops campaign

Halloween is over, November is here. It is time for the winter sports schedules to make their appearance. The...

11.04.2026 Featured Story

Cross country team compete to go to state championships

As the clock struck 3 p.m. Monday, and young children filled the Shelter Island...

10.29.2026 Featured Story

Volleyball season ends on high notes: Island team grew in ‘skill and closeness’

“How is the volleyball team doing this year?” I love hearing this question as...

Opinion

11.06.2026 Editorial Staff

Help us name the Reporter’s 2026 Person of the Year

11.05.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Nov. 5, 2026

11.02.2026 Robert Lipsyte

Codger’s Column: Boo!

11.02.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Nov. 2, 2026

10.30.2026 Editorial Staff

Reporter endorsements for Election 2026