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About Our Cover
Cover Art by Dalton Portella “The Whale photo that inspired the watercolor on the cover was bycatch from a shark cage dive I did with …more

“Escape from Paradise” – Pura Vida in Paradise
Not so long ago travelling into the jungle was a thing for professionals and adventurers who were comfortable with a tent or a simple hut. …more

Montauk Fire Department Corner
Welcome everyone to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. This month is bittersweet for me, as I am stepping down from the Fire Chief’s post …more

Fishing with Capt. Skip
My friend the late, great, Capt. Bob Tuma told me that whatever the weather is at sunrise the first day of each season, will probably …more

GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Gurney’s GIRLS NIGHT OUT is back and this year it was a huge success. Supporting the Southampton Hospital Coalition for Women’s Cancerthe Friday evening event …more

HARVEST ON FORT POND
A favorite among locals and visitors, the Harvest is a place to dine for a special occasion or even no occasion at all. With the …more

REMEMBERING CAPT. KEN BOUSE
Montauk lost another fishing legend on November 9, when Captain Ken Bouse died, after a long battle with cancer. He was 77 years old. For …more

Shagwong Tavern
With one season in, the continued improvements to the nostalgic Shagwong Tavern and Restaurant on Main St. in the heart of Montauk are not just …more

“Thank you” to Chief Joe Lenahan
For the last three years, I have had the unique pleasure of working alongside my Chief and Friend Joe Lenahan. Joe’s pride in the MFD …more

Hands on Toys for Children’s Gifts
If you are a certain age, you know that some toys no longer exist because they have been replaced by electronic ones that beep, buzz …more

New Additions to Botanical Gardens Train Show!
Now celebrating its 25th year this wonderful family holiday excursion grew even nicer with the addition of two new replicas to the magnificent display. Our …more

Stony Brook University Partnership
This May, The Montauk Sun will be hosting its 8th annual Montauk Music Festival! Eight years of memories that have brought the community together for …more

Healthy Eating Tips for the Holiday Season
Many of us look forward to the holidays to visit with friends and family and to enjoy delectable foods we enjoy eating. However, over-indulging in …more

STROKE CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE AT ANY AGE
Yes it’s true an ischemic stroke can happen to anyone. One common cause of a stroke especially this time of year is a slip and …more

Fuel For Surfing
Barreling into the winter months, our routines, sleep habits, skin-care regimens are diets will gradually shift. If you are a surfer, your wetsuits, wax, boards …more


South Edison
If you didn’t have an opportunity to dine at South Edison this season, fear not…they are still open. The menu may be reduced a bit …more

Rock the Harvest!
On Sunday, October 23rd, the beautiful Pindar Vineyards hosted Rock the Harvest featuring music by Hopefully Forgiven. I had the pleasure of meeting and …more

Remember September
Remember September is a genre-bending rock band that was formed in 2006 and has been a common name around Montauk ever since. You may remember …more

REMEMBERING JANIS HEWITT
About a thousand people packed St. Therese of Liseux Roman Catholic Church on a rainy, windy morning on October 22, to mourn the sudden, tragic …more

Inlet Seafood
Fall brings many changes to Montauk, mostly a calm sense of normalcy that is inherent with fewer crowds and less traffic. There’s always a comforting …more

Recapping Film Festival Highlights
Once again the Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) proved to be all that it promised. Movie goers enjoyed spending time in the beautiful Hampton towns, …more

Helenlouise Burke Honored
On Saturday, August 27 during the Montauk Downs Club Championship Tournament, PGA Professional Kevin Smith presented Ms. Helenlouise Burke a beautiful plaque which read: “STARTER …more

Fishing with Captain Skip
There can only be one complaint about the 2016 fishing season in Montauk….October’s weather!! It first started with “Hermine”, not strong enough to do any …more

MONTAUK FIRE DEPARTMENT CORNER
Welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. The arrival of Halloween and the change of seasons are reminders of a few …more

Escape from Paradise
The Adlon Kempinski Berlin We were on the way to Berlin to experience the capital of Germany and its most famous hotel, the legendary ‘The …more

Stress and Your Health
It is no secret that there are many sad hearts in Montauk these days as we have lost 3 great pillars of our community. My …more

FIREMEN’S TRIBUTE TO CRAIG TUTHILL
A few hundred firemen and community members gathered at the Montauk Firehouse on October 22, to pay tribute to the life of Craig Tuthill, an …more

About Our Cover
Near Montauk Point Lighthouse, by the cliffs that tower over the ocean, stands Camp Hero. A former military base for the Air Force and Coast …more

Betsy White: A Beacon of Light in Montauk
Betsy White, a long-time head of the Montauk Historical Society, was remembered lovingly by family and friends at a standing room-only service held at the …more

Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) — Happy birthday Sagittarius! An old flame will come back into your life. Listen to what they have to …more

American History Comes Alive!
I am now fascinated by American history like I have never been before. When we were in grade school it seemed like a chore and …more

Future Plans for the Hamlet’s Downtown Beach
The Army Corps of Engineers will be in Montauk on Wednesday to present its future plans for the hamlet’s downtown beach, under its extensive Fire …more

Craig Tuthill, Ex-Chief, Montauk Fire Department (January 20, 1936 to August 17, 2016)
The Montauk Fire Department is extremely sad to report that Craig Tuthill, Ex-Chief of the Montauk Fire Department, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2016 …more

Saltbox Restaurant and Bar
Saltbox Restaurant and Bar is a casual friendly coastal style pub offering an excellent list of mixology concoctions and a creative pub style menu with …more

Keep Pet Information Current
We all love our pets and keeping them healthy, happy and safe is so important to us. Naturally getting them annual checkups, buying good food …more

Muse @ the End
Regardless of the season, Muse @ the end has become a popular dining spot here in Montauk. Situated one block off Main Street in town, …more

Yours in Healing
PT phone home….. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all contact our health care providers by phone when we had a quick question? We …more

Escape from Paradise
‘The time of our lives at Kellerman‛s Dirty Dancing resort’ Little did I know that the principal photography for my favorite movie of all times …more

HIFF to Honor Actor Ed Norton
Each year the Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) announces the recipient of the Career Achievement Award and the person is celebrated during the film festival. …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
Great weather, great fishing defines yet another excellent month in Montauk for 2016. Fluke fishing has been spectacular the past 3 months. August right through …more

DALLAS – A CITY FULL OF SURPRISES
When New Yorkers think of Dallas, they may think of cowboys, oil, and sports, as well as JR, Sue Ellen, and John F. Kennedy. But …more

Surfing with Debra Rose
Surfing, On the Rocks Montauk has seen a fair share of injuries this summer, boards to the knee and head of a few local surfers …more

LOST AT SEA MEMORIAL STILL STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
At the Eastern-most tip of Long Island, rises a statue of a lone fisherman, standing in his boat, pulling his lines from the sea. It …more

Insightful Impressions: Astrology Outlook
Libra (September 23 – October 22) — Happy birthday Libra! Learn not to be chaotic, get organized. Concentrate on improving your current relationships, rather than …more

Montauk Fire Department Corner
Raffle tickets for the Montauk Fire Department’s Annual Big Bucks Bonanza were, as usual, sold out months ago. Sunday, September 18th was the much anticipated …more


TAUK @ Trails End is the talk of the town….
The Trails End eatery opened in 1927 and was originally on the bay near the old fishing village. [At one point it was won in a …more

Surfing with Debra Rose
Saving Our Oceans Never will you meet so many sea experts and amateur meteorologists and as you do in the line-up at a surf break. …more

Soursop Tree Café
Looking for a new casual spot in Montauk? Soursop, a Jamaican/ American Café is located upstairs at the Plaza in the center of town. Chef …more

Laidback Luxury…The Backyard Restaurant at Sole East
With all the chatter around the “New Montauk” and the “Old Montauk,” many restaurants and pop-ups have come and gone each season. A Montauk mainstay …more

September Poetry Corner
September begins apple picking on Long Island orchards. This poetry column consists of three parts: first, the story of Johnny Apple Seed, our most famous …more

Playhouse Gala Welcomes New Orleans Jazz
Promising to be a hot, swinging evening (and the weather also added to that feeling), the Diamond in the Rough Benefit Gala at the Montauk …more

Montauk Ocearch Expedition
Perched at the end of Duryea’s dock, Montauk was treated to the view and- if you timed it right- a tour of the OCEARCH boat …more

Nutsedge and Clover
In the scheme of things, what’s a little clover, right? Apparently, to some, it is a huge thing. A disturbing thing. A downright thorn in …more

MVA’s Greenery Scenery Party
Montauk has many guardian angels, especially the recently declared 224 year old National Historic Landmark located at the tip of Long Island, the Montauk Point …more

Music for Montauk
On Wednesday, August 17 at 5:30PM, this reporter was fortunate to attend the second day of the four-day summer concert …more

HIFF Coming in October!
Not only is October on the East End a beautiful time of the year, it is an exciting one because of the arrival of the …more

Health a Plenty
Blueberry Cheesecake It’s back to school time! Fill your kids lunch boxes with healthy and delicious meat and dairy free treats. This vegan blueberry cheesecake …more