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05.25.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island’s 2026 Memorial Day Ceremonies

The Shelter Island Memorial Day ceremonies were accompanied by a soggy, unseasonably cool morning of mist and showers. No matter. The traditions were intact. A good group of Islanders...

05.25.2026 Featured Story

Who do you remember or carry with you on this Memorial Day?

Father Peter DeSanctis My father served in combat in Central Europe during World War II. Like many of that generation, he carried his service quietly. Memorial Day reminds us...

04.12.2026 Featured Story

Island Voices: What’s taking shape as Spring arrives?

Brianna Roeckell, Silver Beach A reset. With graduation ahead, it feels like I’m stepping into something new — even if I don’t have it all figured out yet. John...

01.26.2026 Featured Story

Reporter Editorial: Comp Plan must be a priority — Jan. 26, 2026

We were pleased to see completion of an updated Comprehensive Plan placed high on the Town Board’s list of priorities for this year. A municipality’s Comprehensive Plan dictates policy...

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...