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11.05.2026 News

Reporter Community Forum on the military is today, Thursday, Nov. 5

Come to the latest Reporter Community Forum, scheduled for today, Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall, with a distinguished panel and...

11.04.2026 Featured Story

LaLota survives blue tsunami as Dems take Congress: Palumbo on brink of defeat

A blue wave swept Democrats into control of the U.S. House and Senate — and led to a likely upset in one local Albany race — though Republican Nick LaLota managed...

11.04.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Nov. 4, 2026

Those named in arrest reports or receiving police summonses have not been convicted of a crime. In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the...

Featured Multimedia

11.04.2026 News

Cross country team compete to go to state championships

11.04.2026 News

Island goes Blue in Election Day Results: Dems lead in major races

11.03.2026 Environment

Opening Day against the odds, searching for scallops

North Fork Dream Home: a hybrid cape-ranch style home on Nassau Point

Song, solos and side stitches in store this season at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center

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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

11.04.2026 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 School playground, an older group...

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...

10.24.2026 Featured Story

Gone Fishing: The art of missing a tautog

Chisel … chisel … swing … then yell out in frustration as you’ve missed...

Opinion

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

10.27.2026 Jenifer Maxson

Jenifer’s Shelter Island Journal: The vote of many colors

10.25.2026 John Cronin

Column: East End wooden boat building