Montauk Columns

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

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

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

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

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

by Debbie Tuma        Richard Gary Peltonen, of Amagansett, passed away on August 27 at Stony Brook University Hospital, following complications from a broken leg. …more

“The First Science from the Vera Rubin Observatory” (A Free, Virtual Lecture) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 7:00-8:00pm CO-HOST: Suffolk County Community College SPEAKER: Dr. Charles Liu …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

Dear EarthTalk: Are any police, fire or EMS departments using electric vehicles today?    — Patrick James, Reno, NV                       Electric vehicles, or EVs, are vehicles …more

Well, no one ate the bananas again and the fruit flies are telling me it’s time to do something. I’ve had enough banana bread and …more

Animals of the Month LIGHT FURY: Light Fury may be less than a year old, but she’s already proven herself to be a devoted and …more

Such a beautiful poem written by my adopted aunt, Helene Kelly. She was very close to us and was my mothers dearest long time friend. …more

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) We got lucky with Hurricane Erin, but our beaches will take a battering. Surfers are going to have …more

Hurricane Erin Arriving at the end of August, Hurricane Erin’s path, power and predictions have been literally all over the map.  While local businesses, beachgoers …more

Montauk Dayz by Dan De Filippo A coming of age tale based on a summer filled with action and introspection About a month ago as …more

Animals of the Month SOOKIE: Sookie is a 17-year-old sweetheart who recently came to ARF after her owner could no longer care for her. This …more

by Debra Rose – Photos courtesy of PMC/Sean Zanni The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) honored Ellen and Chuck Scarborough on 16 August …more

When the Blue Ridge Turns to Gold: Apples, Pumpkins & Wine in Hendersonville, NC It was one of those soft Carolina afternoons when the mountains …more

So, it was one of those days when I forgot to take something out of the freezer for dinner and I didn’t realize it until …more

by Sue Giustino New owner…same great Fudge and lots of other yummy Stuff Fudge ‘n’ Stuff has been a staple in Montauk for years – …more

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true the northern lights will be more intense over the next 50 years, and if so, why? Will this have any …more

Friday Classic Film Series Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/montauk-library-52388952453 September 5: 5-7pm TWENTIETH CENTURY: 1934 – PG – 1h 31m Directed by Howard Hawks John Barrymore, Carole Lombard …more

Full Corn Moon (Lunar Eclipse) in Pisces: September 7 – Get ready for a magical evening on September 7, 2025! The Full Corn Moon will shine …more

“Seeing the Night Sky Through Timelapse Photography” (A Free, Virtual Lecture) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 7:00-8:00pm CO-HOST: Amateur Astronomers Association SPEAKER: George Preoteasa REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/AstroPhotoTalk …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Statistics show that the most popular mode of transportation for vacations is the automobile.  Airline and trains might be faster for …more

by Debbie Tuma Under a gigantic tent on a sunny August afternoon, about 100 prominent authors gathered on the lawn of Herrick Park in East …more

Our Best Friends We inherently know pets are good for us, and current research on the connections between pet ownership and longevity, relief from trauma, …more

This poem is a gentle muse of a soft realty. Death has the final say…but that’s OK  –  Lawrence Spiro The spring wears its colors …more

                    New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) will be hosting our 28th Annual 5k Run for …more

This month’s beautiful cover photo of Ditch Plains Beach, is courtesy of local photographer, James Katsipis.  James has supplied us with many beautiful cover photos …more

How a Personal Tragedy Turned into the Walk of a Lifetime by John Lomitola It all happened so quickly, the last few weeks, crushing the …more