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Elaine Stimmel­

Elaine Stimmel, a real estate agent in East Hampton for many years, died of pancreatic cancer at home in New York City on March 15. She was 82.

United We Stand: Bonac v. Oligarchy

The Hands Off! protest on Saturday in front of Town Hall may start small, but it may also be the start of something big.

Concentrate Housing Growth

It is a national challenge. In many places, there are simply too many people competing for too few affordable places to live, and nowhere worse than on the South Fork.

Osprey ‘R’ Us

The osprey is a kind of modern-day phoenix, risen from the ashes of near-extermination.

The Mast-Head: Detained in the Congo

Zaire had attracted me for what I perceived as its perch on the knife edge between order and chaos. I had sought a challenge.

The Shipwreck Rose: Going Places

All the way to Florida and back it was my daughter, Nettie, who led me in the right direction, not the other way around.

Gristmill: Rental Gold

The pleasure and practicality of a loaner.

Guestwords: My Funeral Dress

What happens when loss is slow, the goodbye extended? Is it something to treasure or to dread?

Recorded Deeds 04.03.25

The latest Hamptons real estate report.

Eyes on Easing the Way for Accessory Dwelling Units

Looking to make constructing accessory dwelling units even easier, the East Hampton Town’s A.D.U. committee made five recommendations to the town board this week, suggesting removing some zoning restrictions and changing eligibility requirements.

For Parents of Special Needs Children

Parents Connect, a new group for parents of special needs children, will have its first meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Point, in the Southampton Youth Services building on Majors Path.

Kayakers and Surfer Are Rescued

There were two water rescues on Saturday, one involving a capsized kayak and the other a surfer in distress.

Montauk's St. Patrick's Day Parade, in Pictures

It was a foggy day but a cheery one as the Montauk Friends of Erin's 63rd St. Patrick's Day Parade marked the unofficial start of the season on Sunday.

Vacancies at Top in Key Town Departments

Since February, East Hampton Town has lost the heads of its Code Enforcement, Building, and Housing and Community Development Departments, and the top two lawyers in the town attorney’s office.

Bonac Baseball Begins With a Big Win

East Hampton High’s baseball team made it clear with a 4-1 season-opening home victory over Hauppauge Monday that the Bonackers will contend for the League V title.

Reclaiming Self-Determination

The new exhibition at The Sag Harbor Church, which features artwork by 16 Native artists, invites contemplation of themes that are critical to all Indigenous people.

Mrs. Hoagland’s Unexpected Legacy

Among the many gifts for sale at East Hampton's Monogram Shop are Mrs. Hoagland's Cookies, crispy confections baked according to a closely guarded recipe.

The Danes Are Coming

The celebrated Danish String Quartet will open the spring series of Bridgehampton Chamber Music with works by Dmitri Shostakovich and Franz Schubert.

Porky Pig vs. the Aliens

The first Animation Weekend at the Sag Harbor Cinema will feature four animated films and two claymation workshops for children.