07.15.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Celebrating the Fourth of July with a bang I made a point of attending the library fundraiser under the tent last Friday evening. What a treat! It was billed as “Suds and Song” and featured folksinger Caroline Doctorow...
06.19.2017 Letters Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor A beloved tradition continues To the Editor: The Shelter Island Annual Fireworks show will take place July 8, 2017 at Crescent Beach. We are so thankful for all of...
06.24.2016 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Another successful 10K As a follow-up from last week when I mentioned the increasing lack of bread served with meals at Island restaurants, I noted with joy that the restaurant I dined...
05.15.2016 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: The culture of cars Have you begun to notice that there are things you cannot do as well as you did when you were younger? As a septuagenarian, it seems that I am...
05.02.2016 Around the Island Senior programs evolving, town looks to neighbors for new ideas The Senior Center resumed its Silver Circle group after a few weeks of down time and those dependent on services likely didn’t miss a beat as new director Loretta...