Kelly Harris has never met someone who doesn’t love, or at least appreciate, their local library. She is now holding tightly to that sentiment. Last Monday, the entire staff of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, or IMLS, was placed on administrative leave as a follow up to an executive order from the Trump administration earlier this month that called for its elimination “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” “For me, ...
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An administrative hearing officer has cleared Maria Dorr of charges that she might have stolen a gift card, worth $25 or $50, while on duty...
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Pick Up the PhoneI am a lifelong Democrat who recently tried to get involved with the Southampton Town Democratic Committee. Unfortunately, my attempt ended with Chairperson Gordon Herr telling me to “go vote Republican.” I was shocked and disappointed by the experience. I was also disappointed by the results of the recent Southampton Town special election. This should have been an easy win for Democrats, especially considering that, in the last special election, the Democratic candidate won with 62 percent of the vote....
Quiet EfficiencyAn enthusiastic and well-deserved thank you for the efforts of so many first responders in our community, as well as dozens of communities throughout Suffolk County and beyond, during our recent serious brush fire, scarily reminiscent of our Pine Barrens fire some 30 years ago [“Fast Response Succeeds in Bringing Fast-Moving Westhampton Pines Fire Under Control,” 27east.com, March 12]. I have always appreciated the quiet efficiency of our firefighters here in Quogue from my years as our mayor: Men and...
The Westhampton Beach boys lacrosse team made a statement with its season-opening win against South ....
Read More Southampton Sports“This is the year.” East Hampton baseball head coach Vinny Alversa stands by those words ...
Read More East Hampton SportsDespite graduating eight seniors from last year’s team, which reached the Class C Regional Final, ...
Read More Sag Harbor SportsThis is the time of year when Marya Martin, founder and artistic director of Bridgehampton Chamber…
