Poetry Corner with Lawrence Spiro
Anacoluthon describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence. The anacoluthon grammatical form proves useful in the following poem because of its …more
Montauk Columns
Wildlife’s Little Genius: The Raccoon
by Dell Cullum One of the more common species of wildlife here on the east end is the raccoon, and although their natural habitat is …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
We’ve had plenty of good fishing this season and it’s still going on!! The only thing to really complain about is the Fluke fishing. Actually, …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s issue of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I’m sure everyone’s happy to settle into …more
R.I.P. FRAN ECKER
Mary Frances McDonald Ecker loving mother of Edward V. Ecker, Jr., Cheryl Ecker Bloecker, and Catherine Ecker Flanagan passed on August 19, 2018 at the …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
I suppose crazy weather brings crazy fishing!! It’s been an active season so far, great action for just about all species, with the exception …more
PINDAR Vineyard
…by Sue Giustino… In February of 2018 Eric Bilka joined the Pindar ‘Damianos’ family Vineyard. We spoke with him just a few weeks into his …more
A 9/11 Tribute at Dark Elegy
…by Sue Giustino… This September 11th the Sculpture Garden “Dark Elegy” will be open from 10am-12noon as it is every day- only on this day …more
Two Girls and a Book Obsession
…by Sue Giustino… About a year ago Mary Pettit – a friend of mine from work – and her online book obsessed friend, Jennifer Allabastro …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center
…by Patria Baradi Pacis July Birthday Celebrants Birthday celebrants at the Senior Nutrition Center who were born on the month of July were Bill Schmidt, …more
MTK LOBSTER HOUSE
…by Sue Giustino… MONTAUK’S NEWEST fresh and fast casual seafood restaurant Conveniently located in the HEART OF MONTAUK VILLAGE right on Main Street- 2nd floor …more
George’s Lighthouse Cafe Bartender’s Challenge
…by Sue Giustino… On Monday August 20th, Mike at the Lighthouse Café transformed his Café into an arena to crown Montauk’s most versatile, talented bar …more
MONTAUK MUSIC FESTIVAL ROCKS THE LIGHTHOUSE!
…by Ken Giustino… A fundraiser for the Montauk Lighthouse “Montauk Music Festival Rocks the Lighthouse” became a moment in history that won’t soon be forgotten. …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
Surfing the East Coast this Autumn The end of summer is often celebrated as the beginning of the best season for surfing. Crowds thin (a …more
Montauk Lighthouse Steward Hands In Her Keys After 31 Years
…by Patria Baradi Pacis… After 31 years as the steward of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, Marge Winski has left us and moved on to Maine. …more
At The Montauk Observatory
Star Party… DATE: Fri., Sept. 7, 8:00 – 10:00 PM CO-SPONSOR & LOCATION: South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton NY 11932 …more
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
ARF Annual Bow Wow Meow Ball by Debra Rose On Saturday, August 18th ARF held their annual Bow Wow Meow Ball, to honor event designer …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hi, and welcome to the first Fall MFD Corner. With all of the hot and humid weather we have …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
Dear Montauk Sun Readers, Lucky you hanging out in paradise! Montauk! Or if you are reading this in New York City, the Good News is …more
Yours In Healing…with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
Have You Checked Your Shoes Lately? I often get quizzical looks from first-time patients with low-back pain (LBP) when I ask to see their shoes, …more
Doo Wop Concert Rocks Again!
…by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel… The sixteenth annual oldies spectacular Doo Wop show again lived up to its reputation of being one of the best nights’s …more
Trashing Wildlife
by Dell Cullum It’s no secret East Hampton Town has issues with trash and litter. Whether it’s a visual burden along our many roadsides, spread …more
Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — Happy birthday Virgo! Business decisions need to be made soon. There are three distinct paths you can take, …more
ABOUT THIS MONTH’S COVER PHOTO…
The Montauk Sun would like to thank The Montauk Catamaran Company for supplying this month’s cover photo. Pictured is the Mon Tiki Largo. The …more
GR8 READ…with M.H. Fryburg
“IT’S ALL RELATIVE” By A.J. JACOBS It’s not an exaggeration to say that the world would be a better place if every1 would read It’s …more
ESCAPE FROM PARADISE with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
The Kentucky Castle, Versaille and Midway, KY Just recently we decided to travel to Kentucky and finally experience first hand what Noah’s Ark could possibly …more
HIFF 2018 is Coming!
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel One of the East End’s most anticipated events is the Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) and already the excitement for this …more
Poetry Corner with Lawrence Spiro
Aretha Franklin died on August 16, 2018, she was 76 years old. This column is dedicated to her life and contribution to our world as …more
Autumn on Block Island…The East End’s Best Kept Secret
…by Debbie Tuma… While most people think of visiting Block Island in the hot summer months, with its beautiful oceanfront beaches and vibrant nightlife, others …more
Advertising…Don’t Waste Opportunities!
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel When we drive on any highway, like the Long Island Expressway, I’ve come to observe scores of trucks along our route. …more
Doo Wop Concert Coming
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Mark Saturday, August 11, 2018 on your calendar for a fabulous concert evening of doo-wop favorites and good old rock and …more
A Living Fossil Among Us
by Dell Cullum In a place that has an incredible variety of amazing wild and marine life species, it shouldn’t surprise you that one of …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook
by Francine Tesler Leo (July 23 – August 23) — Happy birthday Leo! Your one little act of kindness will move mountains. You need to …more
INTERBORO, Friends of Erin, Montauket and “Be The Match”
by Sue Giustino INTERBORO to perform at Friends of Erin Event to benefit “Be The Match” at the Montauket on August 10th Bethematch.org is a …more
arf’s Bow Wow Meow Ball
On Saturday, August 18th the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) (www.arfhamptons.org) will host the Bow Wow Meow Ball, to honor event designer David …more
Raymond Cheech Marisette
Eulogy by Lenny De Fina Raymond …Cheech…Marisette…born on Fishers Island…Nov. 12, 1949…then settled in New Jersey…and who knew, once to be back here on the …more
R.I.P. Richard K
Dentist, Professor, Pianist, Writer, Golfer And A Good Montauk Friend, Richard F. Jarmain. Feb. 29, 1940 – March 1, 2018 My husband Cam and I …more
ESCAPE FROM PARADISE with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
Kentucky, The Shaker Village & Noah’s Ark I had no idea of what to expect from Kentucky other then awesome fried chicken and bourbon, but …more
YOUR IN HEALING with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
What does it take to become a Physical Therapist? This is the time of year when I get many questions from high school students about the …more
Out Of This World Lectures…
by Patria Baradi Pacis The Montauk Observatory (MO), with co-sponsors Guild Hall and Northern Trust hosted two lectures: “Space Exploration” and “My Life As An …more
Montauk Artists’ Association 24th Annual Fine Art Show On The Green
Dates: August 17-19, 2018 Location: Montauk Village Green, 742 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954 Hours: Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and both Saturday and …more
Veterianarians International Benefit
by Debbie Tuma If you love animals, and want to see them live healthy lives, then there is an amazing charity event that you should …more
arf I T E C T U R E
Ninth grader Luke Louchheim of Sag Harbor wants to let you know about a project that he has been working on since last October. His …more
Good News Planet
Dear Montauk Sun Readers, INVITATION: JOIN US in strengthening the message for the International Day of Peace Celebration (193 UN countries agreed to Peace Day, …more
Destination Song Quiz
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel So I’m driving the car listening to Sirius radio and enjoying the decades of songs available at my fingertips. Depending on …more
Summer Means Travel in Any Vocabulary
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Whether you waited until children were finished with school or for your work schedule vacation weeks that had to be secured, …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center
by Patria Baradi Pacis June Birthday Celebrants Montauk’s, long awaited perfect summer weather has finally arrived. The town is jumping and June birthday celebrants, Viola …more
What’s Happening at Bay Street Theater
by Debbie Tuma So far, Bay Street Theater, in Sag Harbor, has had two successful and brilliant plays with political themes, and they are about …more
WAVE CRAVE…at Wavecrest
If you thought you’ve seen Colleen and Steven Paluba around town recently you were correct. They are back and on a new Adventure! After 9 …more
Free Nest Thermostats… Helping Your Wallet & The Environment!
Kenny: Why is there an energy crisis on the South Fork? Jessica: This is a very popular place, especially in the summer. The energy problem …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone is having a safe, happy and fun summer. …more
2018 Montauk Mercury Grand Slam
by Debbie Tuma John Rade’s whole family watched proudly as he was honored as “Fishing Legend of the Year” at the 2018 Mercury Grand Slam …more
Surfing with Debra Rose
Interview with a Surfer When was the last time you realized that the guy that dropped in on you at Ditch was a commercial airline …more
Montauk Music Festival Rocks the Lighthouse!
Introducing the next Montauk Music Event. On August 25th, the night before the full moon,we will present our first Benefit Concert “Montauk Music Fest Rocks …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
This 2018 season is in full swing! The action has really heated up for just about all species, both inshore and offshore. After a delayed …more
Thanks for Getting “High” with Us
…by Ryan Diviney… Let’s talk about the big yellow circle floating in the Montauk sky. No, not the sun, the other one that has the …more
What’s New at Westlake Fish House
…by Sue Giustino… Looking for a casual family friendly dining experience while enjoying picturesque Montauk waterside views? Westlake Fish House fits the bill, offering a …more
Surfside Inn…A Quiet Get Away
…by Sue Giustino… “They’ll wine and dine you…and you can even stay the night.” While taking a scenic ride along the ocean on the old …more
MONTAUK FIRE DEPARTMENT CORNER
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a nice, peaceful Memorial Day …more