They have been around for a very long time. Well before even dinosaurs roamed and roared about the planet.

Black smoke was visible from as far away as Montauk late Sunday afternoon when the East Hampton Fire Department received word of a raging garage fire at 11 Robert’s Lane. The family in the house escaped safely and there were no injuries.

The First Baptist Church of Bridgehampton has seen a huge jump in worshippers as the Rev. Tisha Williams embraces the virtual space with online services on YouTube and Zoom Bible study.

Responding to an increased need for its services, the Retreat domestic violence organization based in East Hampton has announced an online fund-raiser party and auction to be held on Saturday at 6 p.m.