Helen S. Rattray, the former longtime editor and publisher of The East Hampton Star, died early Wednesday morning at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport.
Ms. Rattray, who was 90, became associate editor of the paper in 1976 and took over as editor in chief in 1980. Her "Connections" column appeared in The Star for 43 years, until 2020.
A memorial gathering and celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at Ashawagh Hall in Springs, with a potluck lunch to follow.
The Springs School’s Mystery Art Sale, which shows off 5-by-7-inch works by students and adult artists offered at $20 apiece, will take over Ashawagh Hall from Friday through Sunday.
A packed weekend in Montauk begins with the Mighty Montauk Triathlon Saturday morning and ends with the annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday evening.
Saturday’s the day for the much-anticipated Ladies Village Improvement Society Fair, and to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary the organization has invited other nonprofits to set up interactive booths highlighting the country’s history.
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