Month: September 2026

Animals of the Month ELSA:Elsa is a sweet senior cat with a purr that sounds like a tiny motor. After 10 years in the only …more

Finding Balance The days of surfing with minimal gear are numbered.  The slow accumulation of neoprene begins and soon, we are covered from head to …more

“The Astronomy of Northern Dene” (A Free, Virtual Lecture) Wednesday, October 21st,  7:00-8:00pm CO-HOST:  Suffolk County Community College LOCATION:  Hamptons Observatory (on-line) SPEAKER: Dr. Chris …more

Dear EarthTalk: How do zoning and development codes affect wildlife?                      ~ B.L, via email Suburban and urban developments continue to push outward into natural …more

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 historical fiction novel, Hamnet, imagines the life and tragic death of William Shakespeare and Agnes Hathaway’s son, Hamnet, …more

                    Montauk’s oldest living business owner and captain has passed away peacefully at 97!     …more

On October 10, there will be a New Moon in the sign of Libra. This New Moon is all about fresh beginnings in our relationships and …more

Crab Boats, Glaciers and a Queen’s Farewell to Alaska One morning, Marcus and I bundled into raincoats aboard the Aleutian Ballad, an Alaska crab-fishing boat. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Throughout the year there are celebrations, festivals and fairs that take place in our area, but one that is filled with …more

Is it a Small World? Are your bags (and boards) packed?  You, your friends, those around you out east are all thinking the same things; …more

We have the ability to own our years and purify our lives.  Because we own our years we are given the ability to change those …more

The Calamity Club       by Kathryn Stockett  Multimillion-copy-selling author Kathryn Stockett has done it again! If The Help left an impression on your reading …more

Savannah, Georgia — Where History, Hospitality and Southern Charm Meet Savannah, Georgia, has a way of slowing you down almost immediately. The moment we rolled …more

Dear EarthTalk: What are some innovative ways researchers are removing microplastics from drinking water?          ~ Bill J., Chicago, IL As concern …more

The ocean is not an industrial zone. It is a living food system, a workplace, and a place where generations come to find peace. It …more

On September 11, there will be a NEW MOON in Virgo.  It’s a great time to spruce up your life! Consider it a fun fall cleaning …more

Civic leader and preservation advocate Richard White was among the inaugural class of eight community leaders honored by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for …more

Animals of the Month MIKA: Mika is a beautiful 10-month-old kitten with striking markings that make her truly stand out, from the gorgeous pattern across her …more

The first poem is about renewal.  Renewal is life, and without it life ends. If you have any poems or comments, please send them to …more

by Nancy Keeshan What is real estate development? You find out where people are going, buy real estate there, and when there is no path, …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel One of the most exciting, charming and highly anticipated fall traditions in the Hudson Valley is The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. …more

Highly Sensitive People Are you deeply moved by beauty, art or nature? Do you feel overwhelmed by loud noises and crowds, bright lights or other …more

Harold “Herb” Herbert Harold “Herb” Herbert, age 89 of Montauk, NY, passed away on August 9, 2026, after a brief illness.  He was born on …more