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01.04.2026 Featured Story

A life of flowers, art and business: Becky Smith is retiring

Becky Smith was one of those little girls who, in spring and summer, would regularly collect clippings of weeds, twigs and little wildflowers she found around her family’s home....

12.06.2025 Featured Story

What is that? Dec. 6, 2025

If you know, let us know. Send your responses to [email protected] or phone 631-275-1859. Last week’s photo challenge (see below) was not a difficult one for Roger McKeon, who...

12.02.2025 Featured Story

‘Prescribed fire’ at Mashomack through Dec. 20: A tool to regenerate woodlands and reduce risk of wildfire

Seeing rising towers of gray and white smoke soaring skyward accompanied by the sharp odor of burning wood signals danger heading your way. But on occasion, this scenario is...

12.01.2025 Featured Story

Birds of prey showcased at Mashomack

On Saturday, Nov. 29, 30-plus bird enthusiasts of all ages gathered behind the visitor’s center at the Mashomack Preserve to meet four raptors native to the area. The birds...

11.13.2025 Featured Story

Codger’s column: Post-election blues

The results of last week’s Shelter Island election are scheduled to last only a year, making it more of a test drive than a new start, which Codger thinks...

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