Why the United States has remained in a state of war in Afghanistan for 18 years is not clear. It is not clear to the American people. Nor is the purpose clear to U.S. military and Foreign Service leadership, much less Congress. We were lied to.

Because I’ve been associated with The East Hampton Star for more than half a century, it is no surprise that friends at Peconic Landing ask whether The Star is thriving, and want to talk about how a community newspaper deals with the digital economy.

It has been a long time since a column of mine got as much reaction as last week’s. The subject was ordinary enough: My getting older as evidenced by my missing the last step on a stepladder on the Sunday a week before Thanksgiving.

Being a dweeb, as I am, has its upside.

Five East End real estate agencies have joined forces to create a new online marketplace for their listings.

“Jojo Rabbit” is told from the point of view of a boy during the war. I was a boy at the same time. And I had trouble laughing.

Saturday brings the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce holiday tour of inns, restaurants, and historical properties.

The prices listed here have been calculated from the county transfer tax. Unless otherwise noted, the parcels contain structures.

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