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10/05/19 8:00am

Richard’s almanac: senior scoop

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An AARP Driver Safety Program will be held at the Senior center on Monday, Nov. 18.

I just learned that the AARP Driver Safety Program will once again be held at the Senior center on Monday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must call to register and I urge you to do it quickly because these classes fill up quickly. The cost for AARP members is $20, nonmembers is $25. Call 631-749-1059 to sign up. The class is good for three years of getting discounts on your auto insurance. It’s well worth it. I took the class two years ago and am still saving.

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07/31/19 12:00pm

County: Island ticks tied with East Hampton’s for highest rate of Lyme

by Tara Smith

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REPORTER FILE PHOTO Dragging for ticks at Mashomack.

Suffolk County officials have released the findings of a multi-year study of ticks — and the pathogens they carry — that show how prevalent tick-borne illnesses have become, especially on the East End. (more…)

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07/30/19 2:00pm

Island CPF funds show marked improvement

by Julie Lane

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Shelter Island’s real estate market appears to be bouncing back after a lengthy period of decline, judging from the latest statistics released on Community Preservation Fund (CPF) money. (more…)

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07/24/19 2:00pm

Owls, eagle sighting at library

by Julie Lane

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Spreading its wings for the crowd under the tent at the Shelter Island Library is a great horned owl.

A program took flight last week under the tent at the Shelter Island Library as an expert from the Quogue Wildlife Refuge brought birds of prey here. Despite soaring temperatures, children, parents and grandparents were delighted.

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07/18/19 2:00pm

What’s happening around the Island

by Reporter Staff

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Friends of the Library presents Under the Tent’s 3rd annual Suds & Song featuring music from the Erich Collins Carey Band on Friday, July 19, from 6 to 9 p.m.

THIS WEEK

MANOR TOURS

Sylvester Manor offers self-guided tours of the Manor House and “All that has Been: Our Roots Revealed” exhibition on Thursday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $10. sylvestermanor.org.

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