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07.20.2025 Uncategorized

What’s up with Aspen this summer?

Shelter Island Police Officer Sean Clark is on the job at Wilson Circle, with a companion eager (or not) to lend assistance. The pooch, whose name is Aspen, was...

07.18.2025 Uncategorized

A simple save of a distressed duck

On July 16, a hot Shelter Island day, Jennifer Fogarty spotted a duckling separated from its mother swimming helplessly against the current off Silver Beach. “I didn’t see any other...

07.07.2025 Uncategorized

Shelter Island Reporter column: Why we should care about pre-school?

In a disheartening vote on Shelter Island, the school budget was defeated by 40 votes in the first vote. In order to “trim,” for a second vote, cuts had...

07.04.2025 Uncategorized

An American Quiz for Independence Day 2025

Today, July 4, Americans celebrate themselves on the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Right? Wrong. Most signers put their “John Hancocks” on the document on...

06.15.2025 Uncategorized

Shelter Island EMS volunteers honored at gala dinner

Just as the festivities were starting at the Annual Emergency Medical Services Volunteers Awards Dinner at the Shelter Island Yacht Club, the beeping of pager was heard. Guests and...

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06.12.2025 Uncategorized

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: June 12, 2025

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

06.01.2025 Uncategorized

All for Archer

A group from every part of the Shelter Island community gathered on Saturday, May 31, at the Center Firehouse for a Celebration of Life for Archer Brown. Included were...

05.27.2025 Uncategorized

Shelter Island School Softball team finishes a season of growth

And just like that, spring sports are over. On Tuesday, May 20 the Shelter Island softball game honored senior Dariana Duran Alvarado, raised money for the American Cancer Society,...

04.25.2025 Uncategorized

Long, long lines to catch a North Ferry boat

The Reporter asked North Ferry General Manager Bridg Hunt for an explanation to the extremely long lines and numerous delays to board North Ferry boats from the Island or...

04.24.2025 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: April 24, 2025

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

04.15.2025 Uncategorized

Learning at Mashomack

On Wednesday, April 9, the Shelter Island School’s Earth Science class spent the day with educational leader Cindy Belt. On the beach, students reenacted the glacier that formed the...

04.07.2025 Uncategorized

Shelter Island History Museum on school ballot: Will not affect voting on the school budget

When residents arrive at the school gymnasium May 20 to cast ballots on the proposed $13.85 million budget for the 2025-26 school year, they will be asked to act...

03.23.2025 Uncategorized

Shelter Island American Legion Pasta Night tickets on sale

Pasta will be plentiful at a fundraising event for Shelter Island’s American Legion post on Friday, April 4. Doors open at 5 p.m., for the buffet from 5:30 to...

03.14.2025 Featured Story

Pilot environmental clean-up project seeks Town committee funds: Town Board could split on decision

A subject of discussion at Tuesday afternoon’s Town Board work session concerned the fate of Fresh Pond. Board members were considering a proposal that the Water Quality Improvement Projects...

02.09.2025 Featured Story

Joanne Sherman’s Shelter Island: Valentine’s Day fish tales

“Roses are red. Violets are blue. Every day is Valentine’s day, when I’m with you.” We are casual about Hallmark’s special celebrations. We acknowledge notable occasions, but with little...

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