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The east end has multiple charms that dazzle those who pause to notice. If you are disposed to spend time at beaches or boating, you understand the variety of powerful sunrises and sunsets. I call these skies the dance of the eternal souls. I swear at the zenith of sunrises and sunsets, I feel the presence of every...

Before there was easily accessible internet and various movie streaming networks, there was always the East Hampton Library - that beautiful historic building located on the corner of the beginning of Route 114 and intersecting Route 27. My first year as an east-end writer I actually composed all of my articles in the basement of that library. They...

Since 1974, ARF Hamptons has provided care and sanctuary for homeless cats and dogs until loving homes can be found. ARF is a leading animal rescue and adoption center on Long Island. In addition to its rescue and adoption program, ARF operates a pet food pantry, free vaccine clinics, and free spay/neuter clinics for feral cats.  The Animal...

Start your new year among the stars and discover how astronomy and the ancient world shaped our modern calendar. The study of the stars is as old as time and, in fact, is how we measure and tell time. The New Year, a holiday related to celestial bodies and their motion, is a perfect time to reflect on...

Book lovers rejoice. Barnes & Noble announced last Thursday that the book giant is slated to arrive in Bridgehampton Commons by Summer 2023. The new store will replace Collette and Collette Annex in the shopping center right off Highway 27, just outside Bridgehampton Village. While the Hamptons are home to many locally owned and operated bookstores, Barnes &...

In Europe, all roads may lead to Rome, but on the east end all roads lead to Route 27. If you are traveling out to the south fork of the east end from up-island, you can get everywhere from Route 27. It hasn’t always been that way. It was back in the mid-1920s that a road was designated...

Looking for an authentic jeweler who has been in the business for decades? Look no further than Carelle in East Hampton. The handmade jewelry made by Chana Regev, who began her business in the diamond district of New York City decades ago, now has a new home in East Hampton Village. The store is operated by Chana and...

The Southampton Animal Shelter is hosting a Happy Mew Year open house on Saturday, January 7th, from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will showcase the Shelter's adoptable cats, including a raffle, bake sale, and hot cocoa donated by Hampton Coffee Company. Attendees are asked to bring a can of cat food to donate.

The Westhampton Free Library is pleased to announce that it is once again one of several Suffolk County libraries to be awarded an American Star designation from the Library Journal, one of the oldest and most respected publications covering the library field. The library received a five-star rating. This is the 12th year that the Westhampton Free Library...

So, here’s a situation you can probably imagine happening in the Hamptons. You decide to sell your Hermes handbags or Burberry jacket that you just bought a few years ago but no longer wear. Should you give it away? Worse, throw it away? Of course not! These items retain their value for a lifetime. So, what's the plan?...