04.04.2026 Featured Story Cronin’s Column: Reckoning in Anchored Beacon Some years ago, while single-handing my Stone Horse cutter Eidos down east, I dropped the hook in the tiny harbor of a little-known island, Anchored Beacon. The visit proved...
01.11.2026 Featured Story View From the Bridge: Our vulnerabilities This past December, the Shelter Island Reporter invited me to participate in a community forum on local vulnerabilities. I addressed several issues facing Shelter Island, including wildfires, but I...
12.07.2025 Featured Story Reporter column: The tapestry of self Recently, I attended Bill Bleyer’s presentation on East End whaling, carrying his inscribed book, “Long Island and the Sea: A Maritime History.” Bill autographed it with, “Everywhere the sea...
11.09.2025 Featured Story 21st century skills lacking in many local officials Whether standing behind the center console on a Boston Whaler or commanding a 1,000-foot Panamax container ship, the view from the bridge reveals the true nature of the waters...
10.14.2025 Featured Story View from the bridge: Reflections on capitalism and community change One of the most valuable aspects of sitting at the helm is the opportunity to reflect on a multitude of topics while quietly passage-making. Recently, my thoughts have turned...
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