Mitt Romney’s South Fork whirlwind fund-raising trip to the South Fork brought protesters to properties in East Hampton and Southampton on Sunday.
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Two Fatalities On RoadsA Catholic nun, visiting from Syosset, and a year-round Montauk woman were killed in unrelated accidents on local roads in the last eight days.
‘Lost’ Ladybug Still Thriving At Quail HillThought to be extinct in the state, a thriving colony of nine-spotted ladybugs was found last summer at Quail Hill Farm
All Aboard the Water JitneyWith an unadvertised “soft opening” last Thursday, Jim Ryan saw an increase in passengers each day. By Sunday, over 400 passengers had ridden aboard the Peconic Bay Water Jitney.
Deer in Town SightsJul 5, 2012
The East Hampton Town Board once again discussed deer management at a work session Tuesday, agreeing, it seemed, that an initial assessment of the numbers of deer would be needed.
Protesters To Descend On Romney VisitAs of yesterday, several groups were planning demonstrations near the Meadow Lane, Southampton, residence of Julia and David Koch, where a $50,000-a-plate ($75,000 per couple) dinner is set to begin at 5 p.m.
Still More FireworksThe Fourth of July may be officially over, but the fireworks celebrations continue.
Water Views, Foghorns IncludedThe General Services Administration is auctioning off two lighthouses in our neck of the woods. Bids, starting at $10,000, are now being accepted
State Approves Poxabogue Golf Course DealJun 28, 2012
State legislation was passed in Albany last week allowing East Hampton Town to sell its 50-percent share of the Poxabogue Golf Center in Sagaponack to Southampton Town
Man Accused in 2004 Sex Case Released Without BailJun 22, 2012
An East Hampton man arrested on a charge of child sex abuse stemming from an alleged 2004 incident was released yesterday after time ran out on the Suffolk district attorney to get an indictment.
Springs Makes Mucci Superintendent for Second TimeJun 22, 2012
The Springs School Board annouced on Friday that Dominic Mucci will be returning as interm superintendent.
Cycling Across AmericaChet Basher, a 70-year-old Special Forces Vietnam veteran and longtime summer resident of Louse Point Road in Springs, is riding his bicycle across America to support the Wounded Warrior Project.
No Chickens At This ‘Farm’The community covenants prohibit any kind of coop for the housing of chickens.
No Repeat of Disputed BrawlAccounts differ on which side started late-night fight outside Montauk bars
Residents Push Back At Town BoardCommunity members expressed dismay at an East Hampton Town Board work session Tuesday over the board’s recent bickering.
Early Morning Brawl in MontaukWhile most Montauk residents were sleeping, a brawl that bystanders said was a bias crime broke out downtown in the early hours Monday.
Elections on TuesdayJun 14, 2012
There will be no nail biting for anyone on Tuesday, East Hampton Village’s election day, as every race this year is uncontested.
It’s Anchors Aweigh for Ferry In Sag HarborAfter a Coast Guard inspection today and an expected county vote on Tuesday, the Peconic Jitney passenger ferry will be able to hit the harbor for 100 days.
New Babinski Barn Has Board in a BogA partially built barn in Wainscott, standing on land that community members and East Hampton Town paid to preserve, is presenting a legal quagmire.
Panels Eye For-Profit Aquatic GatheringsRegulations for surfing lessons, yoga instruction, and photo shoots on the beaches have not been spelled out but could be soon.
Planning Department Overhaul DeadlockedJun 14, 2012
A proposal that would place four branches of town government under the supervision of a new Environmental Protection Department failed to pass muster at a meeting of the East Hampton Town Board.
Three Vying For Two SeatsJun 14, 2012
In Sag Harbor Village, three people are seeking two seats on the village board
Arsenal Found in Shooter’s BasementJun 7, 2012
Frank A. Hanna, 29, accused of shooting 20-year-old Freddie Stephens with a .44-caliber handgun on May 24, was turned over to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, preparatory to being indicted by the county for the shooting.
Charged in Crime Spree, After ChaseJun 7, 2012
Police say burglar had $50,000 in goods, guns, and Brooks Brothers shirts
D.A. Says No Wrongdoing In Ronjo PermitsJun 7, 2012
Allegations that East Hampton Town officials had improperly intervened in decisions regarding the issuance of a building permit for renovations at the former Ronjo motel in Montauk are “totally baseless
Overflowing Garbage Bins All OverThe garbage cans on Amagansett Main Street are being filled far beyond their capacity, even before the end of a weekend.
Test Scores Do Not Measure UpJun 7, 2012
The tale woven by the exams seems to show something that the district already knows: that the many students of limited proficiency in English, also known as English language learners, bring down the scores on the English