Late April ushers in May Madness in college lacrosse. On Sunday, April 14th I traveled 92 miles up island to Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium …more
Dear EarthTalk: I heard we’re running out of so-called “tonewoods” for making acoustic guitars. Are there are alternative materials that eco-minded luthiers can switch to? …more
Embarking on a Bahamian Adventure in Nassau! To our new readers curious about my choice of titling the travel segment as “Escape ‘from’ Paradise” rather …more
For regular programs for adults & children go to: https://montauklibrary.org/calendar/ Montauk Library events are FREE and OPEN to the Public. Tue, April 2, 2pm – …more
Animals of the Month PUMPKIN: Friendly and playful, three-year-old Pumpkin is a gentle soul with a pleasant disposition. Pumpkin was rescued this past fall, along …more
Upcoming Free Lectures… “Observing April’s Solar Eclipse: A Practical Guide” DATE: Monday, April 1, 2024 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM SPEAKER: William Francis Taylor, MSc, NASA Solar …more
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Good day, and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had …more
********************************************** The Library by Willow DuBrovin I look to thoughts for comfort, a thirst for knowledge, I couldn’t quench. I venture to fulfill, I venture …more
There’s nothing like March Madness in college basketball. Most teams have to win their conference tournament to get into the field of 68 that compete …more
by Ken Giustino Montauk has been waiting years for the promised and much-needed sand to be pumped onto the downtown beach. The numerous early winter …more
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello all and welcome to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. I trust and hope that everyone had …more
Celebrating Loreto: A Jewel in Mexico’s Crown Spanning from the southern borders of the United States, Baja California is the world’s second-longest peninsula, sandwiched between …more
Animals of the Month SASHA: This three-year-old charmer absolutely loves being brushed. Sasha is looking for a personal groomer (we mean forever home) that can …more
Taking the (Cold) Plunge Cold plunges are all the rage, beyond the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge and post big-wave-pro-surfer programs of lounging in a …more
DATE: Sunday, March 3, 2024 TIME: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm CATEGORY: Film Screening & Discussion TITLE: RETURN TO SENDER: Women of Color in Colonial Postcards …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF) recently held its eighth annual event for six days of cinema from across the globe. …more
by Debbie Tuma As a child, Graham Diamond loved to write stories, illustrate them, and turn them into comic books. He especially liked dinosaurs and …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel What makes a memorable movie besides the all important story line? Often it is the “chemistry” between the two lead characters …more
HIGHLIGHTS A NEW EQUAL RIGHTS PROTECTION AMENDMENT TO THE NYS CONSTITUTION ON NOVEMBER BALLOT Saturday, March 9, 1-5 p.m., at LTV Studios, Wainscott Set …more
Science of Procrastination I have a spreadsheet to finish. I cannot stand working on spreadsheets. I think I will organize the kitchen instead. Maybe I …more
Minnesota native Mariah Miltier, has been promoted to executive director of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, replacing former director Jennifer Fowkes. Ms. Miltier originally joined the chamber in …more
by Ken Giustino (FIMP) BEACH NOURISHMENT UPDATE This past storm has literally wiped out the Montauk town beach, exposing the sandbags that were placed to …more
An anacoluthon is a word that describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence. The description is similar to the latin nominativus …more
The start of the new year is the perfect time to contemplate happiness. Notoriously a season that is often held accountable for zapping joy, winter …more
Something About the Sea Montauk’s Tony Caramanico has not only made maintaining a journal cool, he has transformed his record keeping into art. Diligently and …more
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello, and Happy New Year to all from the officers, men, and women of the Montauk Fire Department. …more
Dear EarthTalk: What are some New Year’s Resolutions I can make to help the environment? ~ M. Lind, Sturges, MI Given the escalating environmental challenges …more