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The Way It Was for August 7, 2025

“No horses allowed to stand here, per order Gen. Youngs.” Such was Montauk in the year 1900. Plus much more ripped from our storied pages.

‘Entire Town’ Was at Travis Field Tourney

Seventeen teams, at least two of them including present-day and former East Hampton High School students on their rosters, went at it in A and B brackets over the weekend in Amagansett.

Seize the Moment, Adam Fine Suggests

“This is one of those rare opportunities when you don’t have to ask taxpayers for money to do the things that improve students’ lives,” the district superintendent said of the newly paid down construction bond.

25 Years Ago in Bonac Sports 08.07.25

A look back to when Ross Gload was a top major league prospect, and lifeguards in an invitational tournament here did themselves proud, once again.

Still Seeking a Gun Club Shutdown

Justice allows surveyors to enter the Maidstone Gun Club, while the club’s president says it’s “in good shape to open.”

Letters to the Editor for August 7, 2025

Complaints, concerns, and commendations from the Star mailbag.

Maureen Dowd: Interesting Times

Maureen Dowd, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, discusses not only her new book, "Notorious: Portraits of Stars From Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, and Tech," but also the current state of politics and power in America in advance of her appearance at Authors Night at Herrick Park on Saturday.

Dancing Under the Stars

The Hamptons Dance Project will return to Fireplace Lodge in Springs for three performances featuring renowned choreographers and dancers.

Jazz, Sculpture, Books, Pinch Pots

A busy week at The Church will include a jazz concert, a remarkable piece of sculpture, a fashion-focused book talk, and a pinch pot workshop.

Roman Roth at Wainscott Main

Roman Roth, partner and winemaker at Wolffer Estate Vineyard, will lead a free wine tasting at Wainscott Main Wine and Spirits.

Money for Wastewater

Newly budgeted state money for water quality upgrades is welcome news. With caveats.

The Mast-Head: Shade Tree Mechanics

With help from YouTube, I solve problems with my Toyota Tundra myself, albeit very, very slowly.

The Shipwreck Rose: Comforters

Decorating a bedroom is one of the pleasanter chores of parenthood, and it occurs to me this is probably the last time I’ll have the privilege.

Gristmill: Dylan at the Beach

A fine, if pricey, time at the redone Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh.

Guestwords: A Better Fate for Trees

How can we promote deeper feelings toward trees? I suggest we direct our attention to the one set of people who are spontaneously enthusiastic about them: children.

Recorded Deeds 08.07.25

The latest report of Hamptons real estate moves.

Celebrating Women Artists

"Infinite Women II" at the Women's Art Center of the Hamptons continues the gallery's celebration of women whose art confronts opposition and marginalization.

Police Identify Victim as Homicide Investigation Continues

A woman was found dead on a boat docked off Star Island Road in Montauk before dawn on Tuesday, according to Suffolk County police.

Police Identify Victim as Homicide Investigation Continues

A woman was found dead on a boat docked off Star Island Road in Montauk before dawn on Tuesday, according to Suffolk County police.

Scully and Neshat at the Parrish

The Parrish Art Museum will host a gallery tour of its Sean Scully exhibition and a screening of Shirin Neshat's feature film "Land of Dreams."