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04.22.2026 Featured Story

$13.6 million school budget set for May 19 vote

A unanimous vote by the Board of Education Monday night approved submitting a $13.58 million budget to voters on May 19. That represents a 2.07% increase in spending from...

04.21.2026 Featured Story

Island baseball team undefeated in first week of play

As cleats click against the concrete floor of the dugout and players hold their gloves in hand, Fiske Field is filled with baseball players from early March through late...

04.21.2026 Featured Story

Cross Sound Ferry fares increase from Orient Point as fuel costs surge

The Cross Sound Ferry — which runs between Orient Point and New London, Conn. — is now charging higher fares, with a 9.5% fuel surcharge pushing ticket prices up in recent...

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04.21.2026 News

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: April 21, 2026

04.20.2026 News/Government

State’s PRO Housing Program vote expected

04.20.2026 Environment

Solar power explored for Island’s Recycling Center

They’re Baaaaack! North Fork restos and bars that are ready for the season

Animals of all sizes celebrated at Docs Equinox this weekend

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Community

04.20.2026 Featured Story

Summer Programs — Part II — offer fun, outdoor experiences

Set on the historic lands of Sylvester Manor, the Summer Youth Program allows children to spend their days among...

04.19.2026 Featured Story

Sweet Island Dulcimers offer gentle sounds: American ballads and songs of the British Isles

The Shelter Island Public Library presented an evening of traditional music on Monday, April...

04.17.2026 Featured Story

Earth Day inspires Island church program on Sunday

In observance of Earth Day, which falls on April 22, Shelter Island Presbyterian Church...

Obituaries

04.09.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Anne Lloyd Vaughan

Anne Lloyd Vaughan, 85, of Sheridan, Wyo., formerly of Shelter Island, passed away peacefully...

04.03.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituaries: D’Alessandro-Coelho, Mason

NIDIA D’ALESSANDRO-COELHO Nidia D’Alessandro-Coelho, a beloved Shelter Island artist known for her vibrant spirit,...

04.01.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Herbert Heinz Loinig

Herbert “Herb” Heinz Loinig, longtime Shelter Island resident, passed away surrounded by loved ones...

03.28.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Gayle Bacon Gurney

Gayle Bacon Gurney passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. Gayle was born on...

03.16.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: James Michael Laspia

James Michael Laspia of Shelter Island passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. He...

03.11.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Edward E. Barr

Edward E. Barr of Shelter Island, and Naples, Fla., died on February 13, 2026,...

Sports

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04.14.2026 Featured Story

Gone Fishing: Opening the season

Here’s the debut of our new fishing column: Henry Cruise, proprietor. This time of year, as rising spring temperatures...

04.11.2026 Featured Story

Island golf pro is hunting for PGA spot: Jake Card falls one shot short in early going

At Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., on the 18th green last...

04.04.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island School’s Athletic Department receives awards

The Shelter Island’s School Athletic Department continues to rack up honors. Just last week,...

Opinion

04.17.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: April 17, 2026

04.11.2026 Editorial Staff

Shelter Island Reporter Editorial: Two leaps forward for critical care

04.09.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: April 9, 2026

04.06.2026 Robert Lipsyte

Codger’s column: Woofless

04.04.2026 Ambrose Clancy

Gimme Shelter: Easter connections