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On the Logs 03.12.26

Youth Hoops may be a program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, yet a squabble between two coaches in Sag Harbor last week was bad enough to require a call to police.

The Deer Was Spared, But . . .

After swerving to avoid a deer on Napeague, a local man and his passenger hit a tree and were injured.

Charged in Theft of Wallet

An East Hampton man could be facing up to four years in prison if he is convicted of what police allege is grand larceny.

Student Actors Deftly Take on ‘Into the Woods’

Thoughtfully cast by Katie Schreck, East Hampton High School’s production of “Into the Woods” was a delightful one that made the time fly by. “The show requires such precision and focus and teamwork; it was flawlessly executed. Students worked hard to get the nuances, the comedy, and the poignant moments,” Ms. Schreck said.

Parrish Showing Work by 1,000 Young Artists

Works from more than 1,000 students, some as young as 3, will be on view through April 26, centered on the themes of regeneration and America’s 250th birthday.

Something Special Is Brewing in Bonac

Starting at 8 a.m. students line up to buy iced coffees and teas, bagels from Goldberg’s, as well as school merchandise such as sweatshirts, pajama pants, and hats at the East Hampton High School store, staffed by students in the school’s Life Skills program.

Springs Notebook: Bonac Bowlers Victorious

Bonac Bowlers, which includes five bowlers from the Springs School, took part in a Special Olympics bowling event, where they showed off their skills and team spirit.

A Beach Bummer for Some Sag Harbor Residents

It’s official, Sag Harbor residents of the East Hampton Town side of the village will have to pay the full nonresident price to park at Southampton Town beaches come summer. The Southampton Town Board decided on March 3 to eliminate a special parking accommodation that has been on the books since 2021.

Sag Harbor’s Bad Bacteria Report

The waters of Sag Harbor were literally under a microscope at a Sag Harbor Village Board meeting on Tuesday night, when Stony Brook University released the latest on water quality in the village.

Pre-Parade Parties on Tap in Montauk

Montauk’s 64th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, happening at noon on March 29, is free to all. Two popular pre-parade events are likely to sell out, however, so those interested have been advised to secure tickets.

Lubetkin to Lead Am O’Gansett Parade Saturday

The famously brief Am O’Gansett Parade will begin Saturday at 12:01 p.m., led this year by Jim Lubetkin as grand marshal.

Stranded in Spain With an Ugly Diagnosis

Jennifer DiPretoro experienced coughing fits while on vacation in Madrid. A pulmonologist there told her she had lung cancer, and her low oxygen levels prevented her from flying home. She is now stranded with no health insurance.

Focus Off Main Street in East Hampton Village Plan

As East Hampton Village works to update its comprehensive plan for the first time since 2002, focus seems to have shifted to the eventual development of the area known as the Gingerbread District along Gingerbread Lane, King Street, Race Lane, and Railroad Avenue, which has been identified as a potential area for housing and business expansion.

No to Jewish Center Appeal

Attorneys for the Jewish Center of the Hamptons plan to sue after the East Hampton Village Zoning Board denied an application appealing a building inspector's determination relating to the center's driveway and lot coverage.

Item of the Week: The Altar at Most Holy Trinity

This photo shows the altar inside Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church as it appeared sometime between 1964 and 1975. Today, St. Philomena still looms large.

The Way It Was for March 12, 2026

A 1951 dance for servicemen from the base in Montauk, Dr. Valenti’s fight for a Napeague fish farm, and summertime house shares. Behold the past.

Letters to the Editor for March 12, 2026

From war to fossil fuels to potholes, this is our readers’ latest outpouring.

Softscaping for Amagansett

Regarding “beautifying” Amagansett’s Main Street, do less, don’t do nothing.

Springs-Fireplace Revamp Needed Now

Whether the next project along Springs-Fireplace Road is a long-proposed car wash or something else, the potential redevelopment south of Abraham’s Path is massive.

The Mast-Head: Changes in the Bay

I wonder about how ospreys respond to a less-than-dependable food chain.