We were talking in the newsroom about obituaries recently — “obits” in newspaper speak. Obituary: From the Latin verb obire, ...

Section 73.4 of the Shelter Island Code requires people disposing of “Wet Garbage” to do so (i) either by having the trash weighed and pay a per pound fee or (ii) by purchasing Town trash bags and ...

On July 16, a hot Shelter Island day, Jennifer Fogarty spotted a duckling separated from its mother swimming helplessly against the current off Silver Beach.  “I didn’t see any other ducks around,” Ms ...

Shelter Island Friends of Music presents an exciting performance by acclaimed composer, pianist, and accordionist Sam Reider ...

When Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced the Pro-Housing Program in May, Shelter Island officials saw it as a strong possibility to meet what many officials have called a “housing crisis” here. That’s ...

Banjoist, singer and storyteller Bill Gordh returns to Union Chapel on Sunday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. for the outdoor Family Service. Everyone is welcome, particularly children of all ages, as well as ...

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the Shelter Island Vesparados, a group of Vespa and other scooter riders will take a ride around ...

Long before Amber Brach-Williams thought about getting involved in local politics, she remembers taking one of her children ...

The Senior Center will be closed all day Thursday, July 17, because the parking lot is being repaved. Anyone needing ...

Grade 12 High Honor Roll Recipients Robert Beckwith * Betzaida Campos * Johanna Kaasik *Jaxson Rylott * Harrison Weslek Grade ...

The Island’s biggest party. A bold statement, but one most Islanders won’t dispute. This year, the Shelter Island Fireworks ...