Montauk Columns

Brenda and Bruce had come from Pennsylvania for a four night five day Montauk vacation from September 17th to the 21st. On September 20th they …more

by Debbie Tuma After a 10-year hiatus, downtown Riverhead was once again packed with people enjoying a music fest entitled “Blues on the River 2023.” …more

Animals of the Month CRYSTAL: With her piercing green eyes, whiskers that go on forever, and her adorable white feet, five-year-old Crystal is a stunner! …more

the stark beauty of last things a novel by Celine Keating   Book launch party:  Saturday, October 28, 6pm at The Carl Fisher House, 44 Foxboro …more

by Debbie Tuma Having been a long-time fan of Joan Baez, and seeing her at concerts in the 70’s and 80’s, I never dreamed I …more

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Animals of the Month PEZ: Pez recently came to ARF through our Operation Cat program, and she just turned nine months old. Spirited and very …more

Adventures in the North Carolina Mountains! Once in a while you get to visit a town that goes right to the heart and you almost …more

Surfers value rips. They can shoot you out to the line-up in a flash, and they are easy to avoid if you know where they …more

This poem is definitely not AI created. Not Pinchas                               The creep …more

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that grilling generates a lot of pollution and greenhouse gases. Are there greener types of grills or grilling methods that are …more

by Rachel Lys The cost to purchase a seeing guide dog had been increasing for years and the East Hampton Lions Club’s financial contributions dwindled …more

by Debbie Tuma Adults and kids can learn all about seafood at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, located on the water in Southold, …more

There will be a New Moon on September 14, 2023, called the New Harvest Moon. This New Moon will be the ninth new moon of …more

This was a significant moment for the Montauk Playhouse Foundation and for Montauk. Over 100 residents and dignitaries from our community came out to celebrate …more

Should CO-OP Owners Purchase Liability Insurance? Many co-op owners have concerns regarding their personal exposure to liability lawsuits in the event that someone gets injured …more

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Filopoulos on Friday, August 18, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. George …more

by Debbie Tuma Whether in the Hamptons or the city, at the start of a new season, maybe it’s time to think about improving your …more

Dear EarthTalk: Is it really a good idea to burn parcels of land on purpose in order to prevent the spread of actual wildfires?                    …more

Victoria & Vancouver, BC, Canada As you might remember, my last two stories featured our full transit through the Panama Canal (June issue), up the …more

August 2023 Did you know that in August 2023, there will be two Full Moons? The first full moon on August 1 is known as …more

Here are two poems both villanelles. The Dylan Thomas poem is one of my favorites. Lawrence Spiro Heaven’s eye clearly shine, will and time a …more

Tracking post-release movement patterns of New York’s rehabilitated sea turtles and their utilization of different marine habitats. The New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) is …more

by Debbie Tuma It was almost a miracle. The smoky skies of the July 4th Holiday Weekend cleared up by Tuesday, just in time for …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Almost nightly we hear news reports about the failing educational system that some states or cities are experiencing. Each time I …more

Trash Talk In the peak of summer, we see our beaches, parking lot, and the line-up at maximum capacity.  We wait all year for it …more

Everything Under the Sun Summer is in full swing and we are reaping the benefits of warmer days, more hours of sunlight and spending time …more

It was July 19th, two days off the new moon and the August Montauk Sun Inshore Journal was due. At 7:40am I hung the stern …more

Animals of the Month Photos by Dee McMeekan        www.deeisfordogs.com HOLLY: This dazzling feline always wants to look her best and loves being …more

Saturday July 15, 2023 was the 25th annual Rell Sunn Surf Contest.  It was a banner year for the contest.   The weather started out iffy …more

Author Ruth Ware I first read The Woman in Cabin 10 -a Crime Thriller by Ruth Ware, about eight years ago. Someone in my book …more

10/5/1931 – 6/29/2023 Helen is survived by her sister Julie Reo, and her son Joseph, his wife Nancy, and their daughter Helen, and her son …more

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Okay, truth be told, I don’t care that these muffins are dairy free. I just care that they are moist and delicious! Why dairy free? …more

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The Amityville American Legion Pipe Band have led the Montauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade, for the Montauk Friends of Erin since 1964. Recently, they we …more

Scape Ghost  by Nanci LaGarenne Scape Ghost is a ‘What If’ story about  Frank Morris, one of the three inmates who escaped in 1962, from Alcatraz Federal …more

Animals of the Month Peter & Wendy: Three-year-old siblings Peter and Wendy were adopted as kittens and recently returned to the adoption center after their …more

For when the person you are shopping for is unique and special, and you want to find something to match that level, try Winick’s Fine …more

Why bagels?  Well, truthfully…I started out making pretzels.  You know the ones, from “The Mall” dipped in mustard!  Oh…for you under the age of 30…“The …more

Unleashed The surf industry works hard to reinvent itself, from boards to tricks and gear. Sometimes inventions are novel and a game-changer, others are painfully …more

Join Wings Over Haiti and this year’s honorary chairs Donna Karan, Eric Fischl and April Gornik, for their 6th Annual Hamptons Artists for Haiti Benefit …more

It was two days before the Summer solstice. Coincidentally, the deadline for my Journal was this same first day of Summer. My wind app forecasted …more

Alaska…The Last Frontier As I mentioned in my story last month, Alaska had long been on my bucket list and when we’d found a 27 …more

Dear EarthTalk: I would like to plant a few new trees in my backyard, and am looking for guidance on which species are native and …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It is officially summer and time for vacations, summer camp, and being outdoors more than any other season. After being cooped …more

July 2023 We have a super powerful full moon on July 3, 2023, and I know it will bring some significant vibes. This moon will be …more