01.30.2022 Around the Island Bluebird of happiness In many cultures, from Russian to Native American, the bluebird is considered a sign of hope. As children we learned that somewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly. Our friend...
07.24.2021 Around the Island Photo Op: It’s never too early At Shell Beach one afternoon last week, Steven Bartilucci gave young Juan Delgado, his great nephew, a lesson in a skill he’ll have for the rest of his life....
06.11.2020 Columns Richard’s Almanac: Going to the dogs A plethora of pooches proudly pawed their way along the beach I was enjoying last weekend. (I couldn’t resist the alliterative possibilities here.) As I sat in my beach...
05.24.2020 Around the Island Island Tree of the Month — Beach Plum Locations: Beach plum naturally occurs as a low, spreading shrub on dunes and beaches. Look for them at Shell Beach. It also makes a handsome home landscape plant in...
11.08.2019 Letters Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor A different perspective To the Editor: I completed my first marathon (NYC) this past weekend at age 61. I have a summer home on Shelter Island and our beautiful...