Week in Review: Stories you may have missed
Snowy owls spotted across the North Fork
Avid bird lovers and nature buffs alike have been looking to the skies more frequently in recent weeks, trying to spot the long-admired snowy owl — whose population is “irrupting” this season, experts say. Read more …
Vineyard 48 gets further extension on liquor license
Vineyard 48 was given another extension on a stay to keep a temporary liquor license on Thursday, while the Cutchogue winery appeals a New York State Liquor Authority ruling in December that had pulled its license. Read more …
Southold man was minutes from death
Jeff Heidtmann wasn’t supposed to be home last Friday afternoon. But it’s a good thing he was. Read more …
Deer forum scheduled for next week in Peconic
Southold Town is hosting a public meeting next week to discuss the “Deer Project,” a new proposal by the Long Island Farm Bureau to cull deer herds throughout the East End. Read more …
Mother Nature awards 153 ‘Snowfall Madness’ winners
After days of anticipation, the results are officially in: for the first time in the 21 years Robert’s Jewelers has run its “Snowfall Madness” promotion, the Southold shop is now obliged to pay out to 153 lucky customers who correctly guessed it would snow more than three inches on Jan. 2. Read more …