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Haley still has an important role to play

Mary Ellen Klas Nikki Haley didn’t narrow the margin with Donald Trump in her home state’s primary Saturday. But in her losing bid to win South Carolina, she finally drew blood against the presumptive Republican nominee.  Haley spent the last month doing what her supporters have been waiting for — sharpening her attacks on the […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
Assisted suicide is not health care

Dr. Errol Baptist I have practiced medicine in the U.S. as a pediatrician and in a developing country as a family physician, caring for patients from birth to old age. As a patient, I have experienced excruciating pain. I’ve survived cancer, undergone major surgery, and brought these experiences to bear in my role as physician […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
Daily Update: Southold zoning project launches townwide survey

THE SUFFOLK TIMES Southold zoning project launches townwide survey Mattituck wrestler Felakos makes impact at state tourney RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Riverhead releases draft comprehensive plan CAT claims campaign politics motivated EPCAL SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER A sweet Shelter Island delivery NORTHFORKER North Fork Dream Home: Pretty from porch to pool in Southold SOUTHFORKER For Rowdy Hall’s Josh […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
Southold zoning project launches townwide survey

Heather Lanza of Southold town planning board outlines zoning during Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association meeting. (photo credit: Ana Borruto) Multiple civic associations within Southold Town will host community roundtable discussions during March about the town’s Zoning Update Project to give residents the opportunity to share their thoughts on land-use priorities.  The Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association hosted the […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
Saugus makes its reservation to the Round of 32

SAUGUS — The No. 25 Saugus girls basketball team (14-7) hosted No. 40 North High (10-11) in the MIAA Division 3 preliminary round. In a packed house, the Sachems didn’t disappoint, blowing out the Polar Bears, 58-12, to advance to Thursday’s Round of 32 matchup against No. 8 Dover-Sherborn.  The fireworks didn’t begin until later […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
ROUNDUP: Classical hoopsters meet the end of the road

The No. 34 Lynn Classical boys basketball team saw its season come to an end at No. 31 Foxborough Tuesday evening, falling by a score of 52-39 in an MIAA Division 3 preliminary. Classical led 9-8 after the first quarter due to five forced turnovers, but Foxborough roared back to lead, 36-30, by the end […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
English upset in overtime by Marshfield magic 

LYNN — Heading into Tuesday night’s MIAA Division 1 preliminary at Lynn English High School, it was never going to be easy. No. 40 Marshfield entered with 15 seniors, three Patriot League All-Stars (James Molloy, Mike Scully, Jake Brilliant), and a head coach in Bob Fisher who’s helmed 43 consecutive state tournament teams at Rockland, […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
Saugus Selectmen approve $133 million FY25 budget

SAUGUS — The Board of Selectmen Tuesday voted to approve a $133 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025 recommended by Town Manager Scott Crabtree, moving the document to the Finance Committee for review. The $133 million figure includes a $15 million allocation for the water and sewer enterprise funds, meaning the total estimated spending […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
New farmers living and working preserved Southold land

From left, Dan Heston of the Peconic Land Trust, Priscilla Howard and her husband Leslie Howard in the 1747 historic Case home in Southold. (photo credit: Steve Wick) For Leslie Howard, whose family has a very long history as farmers on the North Fork, moving with his wife, Priscilla, to an 18th-century Southold farm is […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024
Buses to fill in for trains east of Ronkonkoma

Greenport branch of the Long Island Rail Road (photo credit: Nicholas Grasso) Trains running on the eastern end of the Long Island Railroad’s Ronkonkoma branch between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays will be temporarily replaced with buses starting March 4. Commuters who normally board eastbound or westbound trains at the Medford, Yaphank, […]

Updated: Feb 28, 2024