The grave marker for David Hannibal at Cutchogue Cemetery. (Credit: Steve Wick) In June, we published an editorial praising the New York State Legislature, and in particular Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk), for the unanimous passage of a bill that restored state recognition to the Montaukett Nation. The bill was co-sponsored by Mr. Palumbo and […]
Peconic Community School’s new location in Cutchogue. (photo credit: Melissa Azofeifa) CutchogueWhy is there so much hate now? What is going on in America today? Why are our colleges so filled with hate? Why is our government so divided? Why does our news media slant their reporting to fit its narrative? Why, yes why that […]
Nicholas Grasso photo For Greg Ammirati, like most Americans, 9/11 was lived history. But on Sept. 11, 2023, while chatting with a college-aged employees, it struck him that 9/11 is something younger members of his community only hear or read about. It would be difficult for them to understand what it was like — but […]
Current Southold police headquarters. (Melissa Azofeifa photo) • On Nov. 14, Southold police received a report of a kayak on the beach in Orient that had fishing rods in it along with an outboard motor. Keys to a Toyota vehicle were also in the kayak. Police learned the owner of the kayak had fallen out […]
PEABODY — Change was inevitable in Ward 6 when incumbent Mark O’Neill decided not to run for re-election. After a close race between two first-time candidates, Mike Higgins emerged victorious over Ryan Cox. O’Neill reflected on his six years on the City Council and expressed his confidence in the newest steward of his ward. O’Neill’s […]
Two years of unemployment have left one woman struggling to provide for her child and ailing mother this holiday season. In the current economic climate, finding work with an adequate income is a challenge for virtually everyone. Nationwide inflation hits even harder in a state with one of the highest costs of living. While this […]
BOSTON — Several area organizations are getting a long-term boost courtesy of United Way of Massachusetts Bay. In late October, UWMB announced that 13 organizations in the region were among 124 recipients of the organization’s new partnership grants. UWMB is committing a total of $56 million across seven years to address poverty and injustice. Area […]
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SWAMPSCOTT — After just two months in business, Kacy Jauron-Rogers’ Coastal Collective store — an art gallery and marketplace for local vendors and artisans — has become a one-stop shop for all things Swampscott. Jauron-Rogers, who serves as president of the Jauron Family Foundation, was looking for a new office space for the foundation when […]
SAUGUS — The long-gestating quest to build a third fire station in town continues to inch forward. A committee comprising various town officials, including Town Manager Scott Crabtree, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli, Fire Chief Michael Newbury, Procurement Director Michele Wendell, Building Inspector Dan Kelly, and at least one member of the Planning Board, is reviewing […]
