From the moment we heard about an East Hampton Village government dream of owning some or all of the Main Street inns we were wary, which might be an understatement.

There was something especially heartening about the universal awe and enthusiasm that greeted last Thursday’s rare northern lights display here. 

Only 19 days remain until the presidential election on Nov. 5. If you haven’t registered to vote, we urge you to do it now. 

The phrase “fifth column” came into common use during the Spanish Civil War.