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02.15.2026 Opinion

Editorial: Time to talk about consolidation

Shawn Petretti touched the third rail of North Fork politics — and he’s still standing. The Mattituck-Cutchogue School District superintendent did something few local leaders would dare. He said...

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02.15.2026 Letters

Letters to the Editor: Airbnb, the North Fork’s downfall

Southold Airbnb: The North Fork’s downfall Airbnb has quietly wrecked the small-town vibe it claims to “celebrate.” What were once neighborhoods of full-time residents are now rotating hotels —...

02.14.2026 Opinion

Guest Column: An old ode to iceboating in Orient

With iceboating returning to Orient’s Hallocks Bay this winter for the first time in more than a decade, thanks to sustained freezing temperatures, Orient residents John and Joyce Holzapfel...

Featured Stories

02.14.2026 News

Blotter: Workman reports run-over transmitter in drive-by

02.13.2026 Sports

Southold’s Devin Stanton using disappointment as motivation

02.13.2026 News

Greenport launches new village website

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Community

02.12.2026 Community

Community Calendar of Events: Feb. 12, 2026

All ages Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.: Greenport Fire Department’s 181st Firemen’s Parade, honoring the village’s firefighters and community...

02.10.2026 Libraries

Free crossword tournament set for Southold library

What’s a 14-letter word for someone who likes crossword puzzles? If you know the...

02.06.2026 The Arts

Riverhead grad returns from world stage for a Jamesport show

Taylor Burgess, a Riverhead High School graduate with an impressive performance portfolio, is bringing...

Obituaries

02.13.2026 Obituaries

Anton W. Ficurilli aka “Toppy”

Anton W. Ficurilli aka “Toppy” died Feb. 11, 2026. Born Jan. 26, 1947, he...

02.13.2026 Obituaries

Mary Ann Dzenkowski

Mary Ann Dzenkowski, a long time resident of East Marion and recently of Peconic...

02.12.2026 Obituaries

R. Douglas Brautigam

Douglas was born on May 18, 1949 in Wilmington, Del. He died on Jan....

02.10.2026 Obituaries

David Allen Carlson

David Allen Carlson passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. He was 59 years...

02.09.2026 Obituaries

David Wayne Newman

David Wayne Newman of Southold passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. He was...

02.09.2026 Obituaries

James Michael Nunemaker

James Michael Nunemaker, longtime Southold resident, passed away at home on Thursday, Feb. 5,...

Sports

Latest Sports

02.13.2026 Sports

Southold’s Devin Stanton using disappointment as motivation

Junior Devin Stanton was disappointed that she failed to reach the final round of the girls’ long jump at...

02.11.2026 Sports

Sports roundup: Greenport/Southold girls’ hoops earns 20-point win

GIRLS BASKETBALL Feb. 7 — Greenport/Southold 56, Mattituck 35 Senior guard Francesca Santacroce scored...

02.11.2026 Sports

Oona and Gage Brown have their skates sharpened for 2030 Olympics

Like many Americans, Oona and Gage Brown are watching the Winter Olympics on TV....

Opinion

02.08.2026 The Suffolk Times

Editorial: February

02.08.2026 The Suffolk Times

Letters to the Editor: Sharing school services

02.07.2026 Karl Grossman

Guest Column: ICE and Long Island

02.01.2026 The Suffolk Times

North Fork steps up to plow through snowstorm

02.01.2026 The Suffolk Times

Letters to the Editor: Rezoning bill undermines our town