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School Officials Respond to Covid Outbreaks — and Expect More to Come

Covid-19 continued this week to wreak havoc in local schools, with cases popping up in Montauk and Springs for the first time and a third instance emerging in East Hampton's John M. Marshall Elementary School.

Wind Farm Opponents Blast Town for 'Selling Out' Wainscott

Citizens for the Preservation of Wainscott, a group that is fighting South Fork Wind farm's plan to land its export cable at Beach Lane, accused town board and the town trustees of a "duplicitous sell-out."

Toy Sale on Saturday to Benefit Project Most

Project Most will hold a fund-raising toy sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Hampton Neighborhood House at 92 Three Mile Harbor Road.

Toys for children ages 2 and up, such as dolls, sports equipment, trucks, and video games, will be available for purchase for as little as $2 each.

Sag Harbor Contemplates Return of After-School Clubs

During Monday's Sag Harbor School Board meeting, district administrators addressed the return of after-school activities. Matt Malone, the Sag Harbor Elementary School principal, said that taking into account the cohort system, returning to co-curriculars would be counterintuitive. Clubs would mean that children from different student groupings intermingle, so Mr.

Virtual Driver's Ed at East Hampton High School

East Hampton High School students who are 16 and have their learner's permit can sign up for virtual driver's education classes for $200 for the fall semester.

Uptick in New Virus Cases a Worrying Trend

For the first time since July 13, more than 100 new cases of coronavirus infection were reported in a single day in Suffolk County last week, with 104 people testing positive on Thursday and 103 on Friday. After dipping to 49 on Sunday, by Monday the number of new cases in the county was up to 89, and on Tuesday 109 new cases were reported, according to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's office.

McCachren and Billings Are Wed

Emily McCachren and Peter Billings were married on Sept. 5 in Lawrenceville, N.J., in the backyard of the groom's mother, Lorna Ballard. The bride's father, the Rev. Scot McCachren, the pastor at the East Hampton Presbyterian Church, officiated.

Parking and Traffic Changes Proposed in East Hampton Village

East Hampton Village Police Chief Michael Tracey presented the village board with a proposal to change parking regulations on several village streets at a board meeting last Thursday. 

Truth and Dare Atop the C.I.A.

Chris Whipple’s “The Spymasters” fleshes out the triumphs, tragedies, and turf wars of national intelligence with a trove of new details and insights from an astounding cast of characters.

Kids Culture 10.08.20

Science activities, Spanish lessons, a movie screening, and an artistic garden in the clouds.

For South Fork Caterers 'Micro Events' Are the New Big Thing

While the cancellation of big summer events and limits on social gatherings put a major dent in their business, caterers on the East End report that things are picking up in a different way as wedding couples and private clients find ways to cut down their guests lists to hold more intimate celebrations.

Yard Signs for Every Political Stripe

Voters on the South Fork have an unusual opportunity to support their preferred candidates and at the same time good causes.

OLA Hires Crisis Coordinator

Walleska Ramirez, who is known as Wally, is someone who those on the East End will get to know more and more as the harsh effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to emerge.

Ms. Ramirez has been appointed to the new position of crisis response coordinator by Organizacion Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island, according to an announcement this week by the nonprofit group.

An Award for the Clubhouse

This year's recipient of the Wainscott Business Community Award from the hamlet's citizens advisory committee is the Clubhouse, the restaurant and entertainment center on Daniel's Hole Road that has also served as a food pantry and school campus during the Covid-19 pandemic.

'A Delicious Hat Tip' to East End's Bounty

Three area restaurant chefs share their favorite recipes that take advantage of the best of the fall season using South Fork seafood and farm produce.

News for Foodies 10.08.20

New specials from Main Street Tavern in Amagansett and deals on smoothies and acai bowls at Organic Krush

Truman and Tennessee, In Their Own Words

Lisa Immordino Vreeland planned to make a documentary about Truman Capote, then found out another film on the writer was in the works and about to be released. She decided to pivot and add another subject to her film.

A Sneak Peek at a Variety of Festival Films

A small sampling of Hamptons International Film Festival's offerings previewed and reviewed by some of The Star's writers for those looking for something different.

The Consequences of Tragedy

"Wander Darkly" portrays the crisis of a woman who isn't clear about her state of being or that of those around her after a car crash. It's an existential journey the audience takes with her, never really sure what is happening until late in the game.

The Art Scene 10.08.20

Pollock's mural at Guggenheim, Berry Campbell comes to Ashawagh, Elmgreen & Dragset at Pace, new solos at Halsey McKay, and more