James F. Hewitt died last Thursday afternoon in Montauk at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Karen Hewitt. The cause was congestive heart failure. Mr. Hewitt was 79. Am obituary will appear in a future issue.

This week's stolen paddleboard belonged to Mike Lumi. The blue-and-white board, valued at $1,000, was last seen leaning on his front gate at 187 Essex Street. 

A driver and passenger were taken to the hospital after car struck utility pole while avoiding impact.

A 48-year-old East Hampton man who police say fled following a Sunday night car accident is facing felony charges of drug possession and driving while intoxicated.