01.16.2020 News This week in Shelter Island history : Cold weather sets in and government shuffles 50 YEARS AGO IN HISTORY “Sporting News” named Willie Mays as Player of the Decade that began in the 1960s. Producer Shonda Rhimes — whose television shows have included...
07.31.2012 News This week in Shelter Island history: Sunrise joins ferry fleet 10 YEARS AGO Sunrise arrives, joins South Ferry fleet After an eight-hour journey from the Rhode Island shipyard where it was built, South Ferry’s Sunrise arrived at the Route...
07.24.2012 News This week in Shelter Island history: Church burns to ground 20 YEARS AGO Marking 100th anniversary of lightning strike In July 1992, worshippers at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church marked the 100th anniversary of the date — July 26, 1892...
04.02.2012 News This week in Shelter Island history: Fundraising efforts to build library 50 Years Ago Lions ready drive to build new library The local Lions Club concluded discussions with officials at the Shelter Island Public Library to launch a fundraising campaign...
03.26.2012 News This Week in History: Town served summons in suit over Dering Harbor moorings 15 Years Ago Town served summons in suit over Dering Harbor moorings The Village of Dering Harbor sued the town over jurisdictional rights in the waters of Dering Harbor....