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The Shipwreck Rose: No One Told Me

Many times over the last 13 years, since my daughter arrived home at the age of 1, I’ve wanted to astonish everyone with my own list of all the tasks and errands I accomplish daily. I can hardly believe, myself, that I wake up by 6:30, and not infrequently by 5:45 a.m., in order to begin the varied and often esoteric chores of momming, from goldfish-feeding to trumpet-renting.

Gristmill: A Modern Marriage

“Us,” the PBS mini-series that ran on “Masterpiece” — every married couple should see it.

Point of View: That’s the Cure

Yesterday, in the throes of a flushed feeling of unease, “a full-body tingling” that seems to occur monthly whose cause has yet to be determined by the cardiologists — that it doesn’t happen every night when the NewsHour’s on can be counted a blessing — I answered “not very well” when asked, casually, how I was feeling.

, Fetch! It’s a New Dog Mag

Mark Drucker, a Springs resident, has launched Love, Dog, a new digital magazine that focuses on dogs and human-canine relationships and seeks to be a breed apart from other pet publications.

Guestwords: Ghost Town, a Love Story

What is it about Sag Harbor that brings out the spirits?

Recorded Deeds 10.28.21

Recorded transfers from May through early October 2021

E.H. Supervisor Race: Old Foes Go at It One Last Time

Two of the three candidates for East Hampton Town supervisor sparred anew at last Thursday's virtual debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island, and North Fork. The incumbent, Peter Van Scoyoc, and his opponent, Jeff Bragman, have sharply criticized each other throughout much of the latter's single, four-year term as a member of the town board.

The Way It Was for October 28

From The East Hampton Star this week in 1896, 1921, 1946, 1971, and 1996

East Hampton Town Board Candidates: Issue by Issue

There is little daylight between the three candidates for East Hampton Town Board who participated in last Thursday's debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island, and the North Fork.

Neighbors to Help With Town Purchase but Not Without Criticism

A hearing on the town's proposed acquisition of three adjacent wooded lots on Green Hollow Road in East Hampton, using money from the community preservation fund — and $2.6 million from neighbors — drew almost as many opponents as supporters.

Hochul, Bellone, and Thiele Weigh In

East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc, who is seeking a third term in Tuesday's election, has won the endorsement of Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and County Legislator Bridget Fleming, as well as a pledge of support from Gov. Kathy Hochul and a complimentary statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., who also spoke highly of Mr. Van Scoyoc's challenger, Councilman Jeff Bragman.

New Dock Okayed in Three Mile Harbor in Contentious Vote

After a contentious debate and many months after the application was submitted, the East Hampton Town Trustees voted 5 to 3 on Monday to approve construction of an 80-foot floating dock on Three Mile Harbor, the first such approval in more than three decades.

Trustees Hope to Boost Soft Clam Harvest

The East Hampton Town Trustees, in response to requests from baymen, voted on Monday to authorize a special season for harvesting soft clams by the method known as powering, or churning.

Employers Without Retirement Plans Must Opt Into N.Y. State I.R.A.

Legislation signed last week by Gov. Kathy Hochul promises to improve access to retirement plans for millions of New Yorkers at seemingly minimal impact to small businesses. The law, dubbed the New York State Secure Choice Savings Program Act, will require private sector employers with over 10 employees to automatically enroll their employees in a state-administered retirement savings plan.

Glowing Reviews for New Library at John Marshall Elementary School

A project at least two years in the works, further delayed by Covid-19, the brand-new library media center has finally come to fruition.

Letters to the Editor for October 28, 2021

The latest in reader opinion . . .

G.O.P. Candidates Critical of Current Board

The Republican and Conservative Party candidates for East Hampton Town supervisor and two council member posts held a forum for voters on Sunday at the American Legion Hall in Amagansett, where they made a case for their candidacies and leveled a broad critique of the present administration.

G.O.P. Candidates Critical of Current Board

The Republican and Conservative Party candidates for East Hampton Town supervisor and two council member posts held a forum for voters on Sunday at the American Legion Hall in Amagansett, where they made a case for their candidacies and leveled a broad critique of the present administration.

Advocates Push for Continued Remote Access to Meetings

The East End was well represented when New York State Assembly committees considered testimony during a hearing on the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on the Open Meetings Law on Monday.

Fleming's Support Piles Up

County Legislator Bridget Fleming, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to represent New York's First Congressional District, has reported more than $468,000 raised and a raft of political and labor endorsements.