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02.28.2026 Columns

No nukes

The second in a series of “Forums for a Nuclear-Free New York” was just held to counter the drive by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to make New York the...

02.27.2026 Featured Story

North Ferry payment system working again

North Ferry customers can once again use the company’s online payment system to load Ferry Passes, according to the company’s general manager, Bridg Hunt. The third party company that...

02.27.2026 Editorial

OUR VIEW: Decisions have costs

Several weeks have passed since the announcement that the Town planned to bid on a deteriorated house on School Street. The week before the auction, the Town Board passed...

Featured Multimedia

02.27.2026 Government

Planners weigh in on wetlands code

02.27.2026 Education

School budget workshop set for Monday

02.26.2026 Featured Story

Justice Court

Tom Schaudel cooks up conviviality at Southold Social

New studio at Ma’s House builds toward the future

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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