02.21.2021 Obituaries Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Nancy Graham Nancy Graham, a resident of Shelter Island, died peacefully on Feb. 2, 2021 at San Simeon by the Sound, while recovering from hip surgery. Nancy had suffered from Alzheimer’s...
02.18.2021 Around the Island Mashomack Musings: No otters but our otters At a time of year when it seems like all living things have hunkered down for winter’s coldest months, there’s evidence around of the once-absent American river otter (Lontra...
02.14.2021 Around the Island Mashomack Musings: Love is in the air For many animals, the time to find a partner is short-lived. Romance and courtship are quick, and the pair go on their way once the deed is done. However,...
01.22.2021 Around the Island Mashomack musings: Evergreens, our faithful friends Every year, as winter approaches, Shelter Island’s landscape undergoes dramatic changes. Blustery winds and rains strip most trees of their leaves. Yet, the evergreens remain full throughout winter. Evergreens...
11.25.2020 Around the Island Autumn Ambles: Meandering around the Manor Sylvester Manor’s trails are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and, unlike the popular pathways in Mashomack Preserve, visitors can often spend their entire time...
