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Bits and Pieces 04.02.26

A writer who teaches inmates will speak at The Church, All Star Comedy at Bay Street, an Easter concert in Montauk, and "Garden CPR!" at the horticultural alliance.

New Restaurants on the Horizon

Among the new restaurants coming to the South Fork are Lion's Nook Bar and Grill (from the founder of Springs Tavern), Babe's, "a finer diner," and Jean's, a branch of the trendy NoHo bistro.

The Art Scene 04.02.26

A group show at the Drawing Room reflects the lasting influence of Matisse, Tim Tibus solo at Lucore, and Kristy Gordon and Hunt Slonem will be at Grenning.

News for Foodies 04.02.26

Holiday specials and chocolate truffles from Loaves and Fishes Foodstore, and a wine and macaron tasting at Sparkling Pointe Winery.

South Fork Poetry: ‘En Plein Air’

Am I exploiting someone’s pain? And other sources of trepidation at the easel.

Capt. Paul G. Forsberg

Paid Notice: Captain Paul George Forsberg, 86, of Montauk, New York, and Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Tarpon Springs, surrounded by family. A titan of the American fishing industry, a relentless advocate for fishermen’s rights, and a pillar of the Montauk community for more than seven decades, Captain Forsberg leaves behind a legacy as vast and enduring as the waters he spent his life navigating.

The Way It Was for March 26, 2026

From a meeting of the eminent Tiddlywink club to a fish-catching duel between a working Montauk vessel and a government survey dragger, dig into some deep history, won’t you?

For Regina R. Foley

A funeral for Regina R. Foley of Montauk will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the East Hampton Presbyterian Church.

Ian Adam Nathanson

Ian Adam Nathanson, a writer and producer of video games, died of a heart attack on March 10 while working on his property in Springs. He was 45.

Goose Die-Off Slowing

According to numbers provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the majority of the almost 700 geese found dead in and around Georgica Pond over the last couple of weeks, the victims of avian flu, were buried on the East Hampton Village Department of Public Works property on Accabonac Road.

LaLota Defends the War in Iran

In a tele-town hall last week, Representative Nick LaLota defended the war in Iran amid the Trump administration’s shifting rationales and objectives, said he had no role in a no-bid contract awarded to his brother, and broke with the president on Obamacare and offshore wind, with qualifiers.

Cedar Island Light Gets Some Love

A five-year plan launched by former County Legislator Bridget Fleming to renovate the exterior of the historic Cedar Island Lighthouse at Cedar Point Park is inching closer to its anticipated completion in 2028.

Town Urges Immigration Enforcement Reforms

“We ask you to do the right thing,” Minerva Perez, the executive director of Organizacion Latino Americana, pleaded through tears to the East Hampton Town Board last week, as she pushed the board to discuss what’s become known as the East End Public Safety and Accountability Law.

Pleas to Protect ‘Rare’ View in Wainscott

Familiar faces showed up at a public hearing last week in front of the East Hampton Town Board regarding the John Osborn Homestead on Main Street in Wainscott. Their message? “It’s the view, stupid.”

On the Police Logs 03.26.26

On Saturday a shoplifter struck at Dôen on Madison Street in Sag Harbor, stealing a pair of black shoes. Employees told police she had “heavy Botox to her face.”

Driver and Passenger Booked

A driver and his passenger were both arrested by Sag Harbor Village police in the early morning hours on Sunday, one charged with drunken driving and the other with resisting arrest.

Jury Conviction in D.W.I. Case

An East Hampton man faces up to four years in prison after he was found guilty of felony-level driving while intoxicated on March 16.

Bonac Bots Win Rookie All-Star Award

In their first-ever robotics competition at Hofstra University, East Hampton High’s Bonac Bots won the Rookie All-Star award for their robot, the Claminator, and placed 27th out of 48 over all.

Jazz Band Hosts a Hot Night

Get ready for a taste of Mardi Gras and Carnival at the Clubhouse in Wainscott Friday night. The East Hampton High School Jazz Band will be opening for the band Nation Beat at Jazz Night, starting at 6.

Springs Notebook: Springs Break Was a Big Hit

The Springs School P.T.A. hosted its fourth annual Springs Break at the Stephen Talkhouse on March 13. The party is a fund-raiser for upcoming field trips and school events, including the back-to-school barbecue, field trips for all grades, and the annual Green and White Field Day.