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The Way It Was for August 21, 2025

The day Stephen Talkhouse, the man, landed at the East Hampton Library — his portrait by Charles Day Hunt, anyway. And more coverage from our deep and storied past.

Letters to the Editor for August 21, 2025

It feels good to go off, doesn’t it, readers?

The Little Bus That Could

We suggest that the Town of East Hampton explore a Route 114 shuttle, perhaps in partnership with the Town of Southampton and the Villages of Sag Harbor and East Hampton.

No Water When It’s Needed?

The desire to water lawns has pushed the system to its limit.

About Stop Signs

Drivers here increasingly see stop signs as optional.

The Shipwreck Rose: All Quiet

A strange scene in D.C., where National Guard members roam.

Gristmill: Well Run, Milady

Camaraderie and collegiality at the Ellen’s Run 5K in Southampton.

Guestwords: End of a Keystone Species?

This fall a Horseshoe Crab Protection Act will land on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk. It would ban harvesting these ancient creatures in New York rather than merely setting quotas, and this is vital to safeguard a species whose extinction would have far-reaching implications.

Recorded Deeds 08.21.25

The latest real estate report, Montauk to Southampton.

Liga de Gulag Triumphs Over Sag Harbor United

Liga de Gulag, a team of young players, continued undefeated in 7-on-7 men’s soccer play last week, upping its record to 6-0-0 by virtue of a 4-3 win over Sag Harbor United at East Hampton Village’s Herrick Park on Aug. 12.

The Teen Pager: Celebrity Favorites

This installment features three books beloved by your favorite celebrities who you may not know are bookworms: Emma Watson, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande.

Beverly Jane Grimes

Paid Notice: Beloved wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Beverly Jane Grimes, age 86, passed away, at her home in East Hampton, New York on August 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. 

John Torreano: Seeing Stars

Fundamental to John Torreano’s art is the interaction between the viewer and the object, and over six decades he has found innumerable ways to express that commitment in his work.

From Cabaret to Jazz at LTV

Coming up at LTV Studios are Craig Rubano, a star of Broadway and cabaret, and a couple of jazz virtuosos, Bill McConnell and Mike Rodriguez.

Event-Filled Days at The Church

Up next at The Church are Inda Eaton, a celebration of artists and writers of color, and a dance performance created in response to its exhibition “The Ark.”

Portraits Wraps Up With Rockers

For the summer’s final Portraits program, G.E. Smith will share the stage with rock luminaries: Jimmy Vivino, Chad Smith, Simon Kirke, and Joan Osborne.

Patterns at the Drawing Room

Sources of inspiration for Elisabeth Kley’s vessels and sculpture range from ancient civilizations to Wiener Werkstätte designs, and costumes created by Léon Bakst for the Ballets Russes.

A Singular Art Collection

“Echoes and Nostalgia” at the Bridgehampton Museum features works from the unique collection of Lana Jokel, a renowned documentary filmmaker.

Jazz at Duck Creek

Up next in the New Music Series at Duck Creek is Akili Bradley, a trumpeter and composer, and her quartet.