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07.10.2026 Featured Story

A Heatherton Trophy Race for everyone

Imagine a FIFA game between top ranked Germany and lowest ranked San Marino. Or The Washington Wizards having court supremacy over the NY Knicks. Or a donkey given a...

07.10.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Community Calendar: July 10, 2026

EVERY WEEK AA meetings: Keep It Simple & Early Birds Meeting in person at 7 a.m, Monday through Friday, 8:30 Saturdays. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s...

07.10.2026 Featured Story

Secret Service questions Mattituck farmer over ‘86 47’ sign above American flag

Two Secret Service agents visited a Mattituck farm Tuesday after a sign posted above a large American flag drew attention online, Times Review has learned. The federal agents pulled...

07.10.2026 Featured Story

The Comprehensive Plan could wrap in the fall

Remember the Comprehensive Plan? It’s that lengthy document meant to provide a roadmap for government consistent with strengthening what residents love about the Island and abandoning those policies, laws...

07.09.2026 Featured Story

Off the field with Shelter Island Bucks, on the job and out in the community

The Shelter Island Bucks, one of six teams in the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League (HCBL), draw talented collegiate athletes to the Island from all across the country. The games...

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07.09.2026 Featured Story

Free World Cup Final viewing at Sunset Beach

The Town Board unanimously passed a resolution enabling the Sunset Beach Hotel to set up an elevated projection screen at Crescent Beach for people who want to gather there...

07.09.2026 Featured Story

Town officials: Prescription needs for Islanders have not been forgotten

It won’t happen overnight, but since the Shelter Island Heights Pharmacy ceased its prescription services to Islanders in September 2025, Town officials and volunteers have been working diligently to...

07.09.2026 Featured Story

Bucks win six straight with victory over Ospreys

After a string of losses, the Shelter Island Bucks recorded six straight wins in the third week of the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League (HCBL) season. The Island team secured...

07.08.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: July 8, 2026

Those named in arrest reports or receiving police summonses have not been convicted of a crime. In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the...

07.08.2026 Featured Story

Two tax exemption programs pass — one delayed by recusals and absent Board member

Two of three proposed tax exemptions — one for seniors and another for those who agree to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as rental spaces won easy approval from...

07.08.2026 Featured Story

Clear sailing for the Menantic Yacht Club

The weather forecast for the Menantic Yacht Club’s second series of Sunfish races this past Sunday called for light winds, rain and much cooler temps compared to the 100-plus-degree...

07.07.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Sherman Owen McGayhey

Sherman Owen McGayhey, 88, of Lawrenceville, Ga. passed away on June 16, 2026. He leaves behind his wife Song Kim, his daughter Laura Eckley and granddaughter Julia Eckley of...

07.07.2026 Featured Story

July happenings at the Shelter Island Library

Cheers for the red, white and blue! Red for the mellow-toned brick that’s going up on the expanded part of the building. White for the window trim and panels...

07.07.2026 Featured Story

Weather Service: Showery Shelter Island days continue

The weather for today, Tuesday, July 7, can be summed up by saying: More of the same. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), it will stay mostly cloudy...

07.06.2026 Featured Story

Only one East End community sees drop in ticks

Only one East End community is reporting a drop in deer and tick levels. North Haven Deputy Mayor Claas Abraham told members of the Suffolk Country Tick Advisory Committee...

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A Heatherton Trophy Race for everyone

Shelter Island Community Calendar: July 10, 2026

Secret Service questions Mattituck farmer over ‘86 47’ sign above American flag

The Comprehensive Plan could wrap in the fall

Off the field with Shelter Island Bucks, on the job and out in the community

More in Featured Story

Free World Cup Final viewing at Sunset Beach

Town officials: Prescription needs for Islanders have not been forgotten

Bucks win six straight with victory over Ospreys

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: July 8, 2026

Two tax exemption programs pass — one delayed by recusals and absent Board member

Clear sailing for the Menantic Yacht Club

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Sherman Owen McGayhey

July happenings at the Shelter Island Library

Weather Service: Showery Shelter Island days continue

Only one East End community sees drop in ticks

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