03.09.2026 Featured Story Islanders gather for ‘Shelter Island Vigil for Justice’ The Shelter Island “Vigil for Justice” took place on Friday, Feb. 27, in front of the Community Center. In a now-monthly candlelight gathering to witness, to learn and to...
03.08.2026 Featured Story What to do with what the tide brings in: Dealing with fishing gear washed up on the beach When forces of nature in the winter converge on Shelter Island, things get loose. As soon as the ice on local bays and creeks (the most ice seen in...
02.25.2026 Featured Story Shelter Island Reporter Profile: Cathy Kenny “It’s organized chaos. Everybody grabs something,” Cathy Kenny said, recounting the experience of fighting her first house fire. Inspired by the life of her brother Sean, a 25-year veteran...
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 cold? While Islanders stayed close to their stoves and out of the wind, Shelter Island...
02.12.2026 Featured Story Do you love someone who loves cake? Valentine’s Day is an ancient feast day, but making heart-shaped sweets to celebrate it started in the age of Queen Victoria. By the early 20th century, the Cadbury chocolate...
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