Montauk Columns

It was August 17th, in five days tropical storm Henri would be upon us, but on the Tuesday before Henri, the fish were chewing. Robert …more

After some interesting hoop jumping, the show did go on. The 2020 concert had been cancelled due to Covid 19, and while planning for the …more

September 2021 This month will be when many will be changing their regime once again as we get back to a new normal from the …more

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello, and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had an …more

September 2021 Dear EarthTalk: How has all the wildfire smoke in the West over the last few summers impacted human health? And what can we …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Thoroughly missed and a big disappointment to movie fans of all ages when the 2020 HIFF was cancelled, this year the …more

Seven Springs Mountain Resort & Fallingwater, PA While most travelers will probably associate Seven Springs in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands region with winter sport (no surprise …more

September 2021 Animals of the Month Jamie: One look into Jamie’s mesmerizing green eyes and you’ll be hooked. At 14-years-old she found herself at ARF …more

Highlights of the Fall Sky (Virtual Lecture) DATE: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 TIME: 7:30 – 8:30 PM SPEAKER: William Francis Taylor, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador …more

Growing rates of Lyme disease in the Hamptons and across the U.S. necessitate better diagnostics and treatments East Hampton Family Medicine has announced a call …more

September 2021 An Interview with A Surfer; Noah Avallone Those that surf in Montauk know what a privilege it is to have pristine beaches, a …more

Embracing Fear The recent threat of a hurricane Henri’s direct hit prompted a rush to gas stations, grocery stores, and a traffic-fueled mass exodus heading …more

by Sue Giustino On September 11th 2021, Suse Lowenstein will once again host an event of remembrance in her Sculpture Garden, “Dark Elegy”. Cellist Jeanne …more

“So what now? If we can’t get the Babka, the whole thing’s useless.” ~ Seinfeld A buttery, eggy brioche interlaced with a decadent dark chocolate …more

August 2021 Dear EarthTalk: You see a lot of people putting solar panels on their homes these days, but windmills not so much. Is there …more

August 2021 Mercury will conjure the sun in Leo until July 31; this aspect will flow into the first few weeks. It will be a …more

by Stefan Lonce Have you noticed that August is the only month with no holidays? While looking ahead a month, as editors tend to do, …more

Courtesy of the National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/ Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each …more

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: A Free, Virtual Lecture presented by Dr. Neil Zimmerman, NASA 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Zoom Did you …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It doesn’t matter whether the product you recently purchased is an appliance, something electronic, lawn equipment, furniture or an outdoor grill, …more

August 2021 Dear Montauk Friends and Members, The Good News is that if you practice pausing whenever you feel it is needed, there is a …more

August 2021 IN-PERSON adoptions are now at the ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop in Sagaponack! As ARF undergoes renovations on our campus for new kennels …more

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello, everyone, and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone enjoyed …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Senior Nutrition Center Reopens After being closed for sixteen months due to the Covid pandemic, Montauk’s Senior Nutrition Center, located at …more

Photos courtesy of Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) The Montauk Historical Society (MHS) gave a cocktail party on July 14th to launch a public capital …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Attention Bargain Hunters! Every Saturday until Labor Day Weekend, from 9:00a.m. – 12:00noon, the Rummage Sale located in the basement of …more

Pictured here are winners of the Lucky 7’s Contest. These lucky anglers not only took home 7lb Doormats, but also 2 Half Day Tickets & …more

Moonshine and Whitewater Rafting in Tennessee To be honest, the only thing I have ever personally affiliated with Tennessee was Nashville, country music city of …more

by Sue Giustino On a beautiful Sunday evening in July, after a weekend of celebrating our daughter’s wedding party [with our last October COVID restricted …more

Sunday July 18, 2021 We had an incredible morning at the Lighthouse Triathlon. Hundreds of athletes came out to support the 25th annual event to …more

by Sue Giustino Montauk Music Festival concerts held at the Montauk Lighthouse is just one of the many ways that the Montauk Historical Society [MHS] …more

by Stefan Lonce I must admit, I can’t remember the last time I was in a mall. Do they still exist? Are there still food …more

The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation (MPCCF) invites the community to “Get Wet for a Good Cause” at the 13th Annual Montauk Swim Challenge, taking …more

An Expansive, History Making Renovation & State of the Art Building Project Event Imagery by Lisa Tamburini The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF …more

July 2021 July 2021 will bring positive energy to everyone. July has the longest days of the year to take in the warm weather and …more

At 51 years old, you’d think you would know your gifts and talents. But, in my case no. Life was about to reveal my true …more

July 2021 Dear EarthTalk: What are some quick and easy ways to make my home more comfortable and climate-friendly?        ~ Jane B., Tampa, …more

“A Nightwatchman’s Journey: An Evening with David H. Levy” presented by David H. Levy, Ph.D. Online (Zoom) 7:00 PM Monday, July 12, 2021 David H …more

The Caverns of Luray and The Mimslyn Inn Just when you’d thought you’ve seen it all there comes along another place that will blow your …more

Animals of the Month Lillian: Did you know orange tabby cats are typically male? This beautiful one-year-old girl is a bit of a rarity. Lillian …more

Anacoluthon are loosely held expressions connected by feeling as opposed to sequence of logic. The anacoluthon grammatical form proves useful in this poem because of …more