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This Morning’s Bulletin — 9.10.26

Beth Young
Southold Hits the Books on Housing, Remembering the Pelican Disaster, Sept. 11 Commemorations, Mattituck Blood Drive, Walk to Recovery Good Morning! • We're expecting mostly cloudy skies this morning to gradually clear by the afternoon, with a high around 85 degrees and a southwest wind around 14 miles per hour. High rip currents are expected on the East End's ocean beaches through this evening. We're expecting increasing clouds overnight, with a
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Energia Internacional Celebrates Latin American Music on the North Fork

East End Beacon
The Rites of Spring Music Festival will host a weekend-long series of performances celebrating Latin American song and dance, from Sept. 11 through Sept. 13. It's "three days of community gatherings where participants can share arts, music, fashion, traditional dishes, economy and social practices," according to Rites of Spring founder Paolo Bartolani. "Come relaxed, come curious, connect with the people around you, and experience the energy of the music." Pictured
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Led by members of the Greenport Fire Department, a hefty crew of North Fork volunteer firefighters took their annual three-mile hike, in full turnout gear, from the Greenport Firehouse to the townwide Sept. 11 memorial service at Jean Cochran Park in Southold.
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September 11 Events Are Scheduled

East End Beacon
Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, which killed 2,977 people aboard two hijacked commercial airplanes that flew into the World Trade Center in New York City, aboard a United Airlines flight that crashed into a farm field in Shanksville, Penn., and when a fourth American Airlines plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Pictured Above: Led by members of the Greenport Fire
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New Voyages of Discovery at Southampton Magazine Launch

East End Beacon
The legendary author Peter Matthiessen devoted his life to voyages of discovery, chronicling the wild places and ancient traditions that reveal humanity's profound bond with nature—and the environmental and Indigenous justice struggles that continue to concern us today.  It is in that spirit that the Peter Matthiessen center is welcoming two inspiring events to the Southampton Arts Center on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The first is a book talk with journalist and Now Voyager magazine
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Letters: On Southampton Village Beach Parking, Blind CCs and Community Activism

East End Beacon
Surfrider Responds to Southampton Village Beach Parking Plan Who Asked?! I would first like to thank the concerned citizen who reached out to the Surfrider Foundation with her concerns about a new proposal in Southampton Village seeking to implement new restrictions on beach parking & therefore beach access. Southampton Village is considering repealing & replacing Chapter 86 of the Village Code on permit parking. What this means for the East
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Sharing Human Stories Through the Camera Lens

East End Beacon
This July, the North Fork Arts Center will hold its second annual documentary series on Thursday evenings, screening docs that make larger-than-life issues intimate for audiences. The screenings will be followed by discussions with the directors.  A still from “Out There: A National Parks Story.” The series kicks off on July 9 with “Out There: A National Parks Story,” a journey into the lives of the people at the center
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Peconic Dish: A Celebration Fit for a Democracy

Alison Boyd Savage
Summer berries have a brief season here on the North Fork. June’s sun-ripened strawberries soon give way to tangy blueberries and delicate raspberries. To honor their fleeting stay, I serve them raw or cook with just enough heat to enhance their flavor while preserving their freshness. For longer cooking pies or cobblers, pair them with sturdier fruits such as peaches or apricots. The following recipes use gentle heat to bring
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Photos: Walk to Freedom Continues at Juneteenth in Greenport

Beth Young
View this post on Instagram A post shared by East End Beacon (@eastendbeacon_li) "We've gotta continue to walk, and we've gotta walk until all human beings are recognized as full human beings," said Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church Pastor Natalie Wimberly as she warmed up the crowd for a walk through Greenport ahead at Saturday's Juneteenth festivities. "We've gotta walk until we recognize that every right to vote is exercised,
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Letters: On Alzheimer’s & Democracy

East End Beacon
Brain Health Should Be A Priority To the Editor: June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month — a reminder that brain health should be a priority for every family. Bill Ritter of ABC spoke courageously about his Alzheimer's diagnosis, and he is not alone in this journey. Pictured Above: At the North Fork Walk to End Alzheimer’s This is extremely relevant to me because I am also living with Alzheimer's.
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Peconic Dish: The Perfect Afternoon Tea

Alison Boyd Savage
by Alison Boyd-Savage Sharing a platter of delicious tea sandwiches on a beautiful warm day is perfect summer. June is the best time to visit the local farmstands for the freshest eggs, asparagus, greens and herbs. Everything can be prepared ahead, leaving you to enjoy the blooms and birdsong in the garden with your good friends and family. Asparagus Stuffed Eggs Ingredients6 organic local eggs8 local asparagus spears3 Tbsp. Mayonnaise1
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Theater: A Step Off A Cliff Into Suspense & Absurdity

Beth Young
When Director Catherine Clyne and her husband, Kevin, first saw the blend of farce and suspense that is the stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" in New York several years back, she knew she had to bring the play out to audiences on Long Island. Pictured Above: Kevin Clyne, Anna Tatishvili, Adam Mosebach and Eric Clavell in rehearsal for The 39 Steps. |. Dane DuPuis photo for HTC In
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