09.06.2026 Featured Story Joanne Sherman’s column: Emptied nests Ah, September. Some people claim that it’s the best month out here. There are fewer tourists but most seasonal businesses are still open, there’s less traffic on the roads...
08.12.2026 Featured Story Joane Sherman’s column: When you’re hot you’re hot There was a time when all I noticed were two types of weather: hurricane and not a hurricane. These days, all I think about is the weather. Especially hot...
07.14.2026 Featured Story Joanne Sherman’s column: Hissers, dingers and bongers Have you seen the handwritten sign at the Center post office? “Please ring bell,” the sign says, with a squiggly arrow pointing down to the hand-drawn facsimile of a...
06.23.2026 Featured Story A patriotic salute to America: Islanders to stage readings, songs Shelter Island’s talent will offer their own salute to the nation’s 250th anniversary at a free celebratory event on Sunday, July 5, at 5 p.m., in the Community Center,...
06.14.2026 Featured Story Joanne Sherman’s column: You didn’t ask, but… Congratulations to the class of 2026. Not counting pre-K, you’ve been in school for 13 years — 72.2% of your entire life. WOW! That’s a lot of learning. Some...