Montauk Columns

Presented by The Montauk Sun 4 Days • 400 Shows • 100 Bands • 45 Venues Main Stage is on the Green A percentage of …more

“Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead Spanning Prohibition-era Montana, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New Zealand, wartime London, and modern-day Los Angeles, Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead is an …more

by Larry Spiro The following poems describe our journey into winter.  Quid pro quo best describes living in the North East part of this great …more

Animals of the Month CUDDLES: Cuddles, known around ARF as our very own Phantom, is a year and a half old and ready to leave shelter …more

The cruise that began with a crazy Uber detour — and became a holiday to remember A Different Kind of Departure…A cruise usually begins with …more

“Comets and Interstellar Visitors: Exploring The Dynamic Sky” (A Free, Virtual Lecture) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 7:00-8:00pm CO-HOST: Suffolk County Community College SPEAKER: Dr. Ariel Graykowski …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The Friends of the Montauk Library announced the winners of their First Annual Gingerbread Creation Contest. This year’s theme was The …more

Dear EarthTalk: Why are Arctic rivers and streams turning orange?               – Will Mortimer, Largo, FL Over the past decade, an increasing number of orange rivers and …more

Welcome January 2026, the year of the Fire Horse! Happy New Year! 2026, celebrated as the Year of the Fire Horse, promises to be a …more

“We Die Alone” by David Howarth A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance This is an unbelievable yet true story which recounts an exciting tale …more

Going Zip-Free for Winter Mastering the seasonal transition of wetsuits is a skill earned with plenty of practice.  The need for a 3.2, 4.3, 5.4, …more

Animals of the Month SALEM: Salem is a stunning 10-month-old cat with long, silky fur and captivating green eyes. He’s the perfect mix of independent …more

Dear EarthTalk: What are some natural ways to fight ocean acidification?      ~ Jim Kline, Boston, MA  Ocean acidification, the lowered pH levels of ocean water, …more

The Dock Restaurant’s Annual Closing Race is a favorite Montauk tradition started by George Watson in the 1970’s. He and his son, Chris, organize the …more

Sun, Sea… and a Stingray That Stole Thanksgiving Our Holland America cruise mixed snorkel-shy moments, high seas, and almost missing the ship. There’s a quiet …more

When I was growing up we didn’t have a lot of money, so there weren’t usually a lot of sweet treats in the house except …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel There are so numerous fun events packed into this holiday season in Westchester County that it takes planning to schedule them …more

by Larry Spiro Bamboo and Oak were neighbors in the forest. One was a mighty tree of size and beauty.  The other is a big …more

On December 9, there will be a New Moon in the sign of Sagittarius. This is a perfect time to embrace new beginnings. This New Moon …more

Hamptons Observatory (HO) is delighted to announce that former Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. has accepted our invitation to be a member of Hamptons Observatory’s …more

Necessity of Self-Care Making the case to take care of yourself may sound superfluous at best, at worst deemed selfish and lazy.  Notable excuses also …more

Sweet Cornbread Cornbread?  It’s usually kind of dry and flavorless…not what you want when craving something sweet. Well, once again, I was too lazy to …more

Animals of the Month Kai: Kai is a stunning ten-year-old white Persian who came to ARF after her family could no longer care for her. …more

Surf Safety Day The East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue and the Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island Chapter hosted Surf Safety Day at Marram Hotel in …more

Dear EarthTalk: How do 3D-printed houses stack up against conventional ones with regard to sustainability, both during construction and then in use? ~J. Homes, via …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It wouldn’t be the same festivities if we didn’t include the Holiday Train Show as part of our family’s annual tradition. …more

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) had another successful Stroll to the Sea, a walk from East Hampton Mulford Farm to Main Beach.  …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With the recent passing of two iconic film actors, Robert Redford and Diane Keaton, we may think about the roles they …more

My Friends by Fredrick Backman The bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove has returned with an intriguingly funny yet moving tale …more

Saturday, November 29 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM HOLIDAY BOOK & GIFT SALE Friday Classic Film Series Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/montauk-library-52388952453 November 7 @ 5 pm Wuthering …more

This Villanelle is dedicated to the lost love of a poet.  If you have any comments or poems send them to Larryspiro@aol.com. Grey  (Lawrence Spiro …more

There will be a Full Super Beaver Moon in Taurus on November 5, 2025: Get ready for the enchanting Full Super Beaver Moon in Taurus on November …more

A Walk on Water On the 5th of September Montauk welcomed the organization A Walk on Water (AWOW) to Ditch Plains for the weekend to …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Thinking way back to grade school and when my mom packed my lunch, the selection was pretty much consistent each day. …more

  There will be a Full Super Harvest Moon in Aries on October 6, 2025: Get ready for an enchanting experience as the Full Super Harvest …more