Montauk Columns

For all programs and library special events, go to: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar Sunday October 6 at 1pm: Friends Book Group This Other Eden by Paul Harding Thu, …more

Dover’s Majestic Cliffs & Canterbury’s Sacred Splendor One of the highlights of our latest adventure was finally seeing the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and …more

Dear EarthTalk: How can we get better at predicting when and where wildfires will occur so we can adequately mitigate their impact?                ~ R.K., …more

October 2024 There will be a New Hunter’s Moon October 2, 2024: On October 2, 2024, the Hunter’s Moon will arrive as the first new Moon …more

The weather has cooled, the windows are open, so, it’s time to turn the oven back on!  I woke up the other day with the …more

Chris Miller, Montauk born and raised, caught the over 600 pound tuna on our cover this month using a live bluefish for bait, 25 miles …more

photos by Lorraine Salvato In a night that will be remembered, Kathleen Fee lit up The Surf Lodge with an electrifying performance to celebrate the …more

by Sue Giustino 68 years is a long time to do anything, but being married for that long takes a special relationship and impressive longevity …more

Animals of the Month KAREN: Karen, a young mama cat recently came to ARF through our Operation Cat program with her three kittens; Will, Grace …more

Stonehenge: A Dream Come True I adjusted the brim of my warm hat, peering out the coach window as the English countryside whizzed by in …more

Andrew Blauschild “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” ― Thomas Campbell The surfers of Montauk have earned recognition on the …more

Dear EarthTalk: What are some innovative ways companies are accessing renewable energy nowadays?                    ~ Peter V., Milwaukee, WI With energy production accounting for upwards of …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel I guess I can thank my elementary school teachers for my interest in maps and locations of countries around the world. …more

For all programs for adults & children and library special events, go to: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar Classic Movie Series: FRIDAYS at 5pm September 6: On the Waterfront. 1954 (R) …more

POETRY with Lawrence Spiro The song “Swinging on a Star” (1944) is a timeless funny song. It was sung by Bing Crosby and composed by …more

Discover Springs’ Creative Companions and Archival Works at Ashawagh Hall, Sept. 6-8 The Springs Historical Society’s Arts & Archives Committee is hosting its fourth annual …more

Seasonal Affective is in Order And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep, and autumn was awakened – Raquel Franco …more

The day before this Journal was due I drove 107 miles up island to watch the NY Liberty play the Dallas Wings. It’s rare that …more

by Debbie Tuma Five top designers from around the country, were signing their new coffee table books, and mingling with guests at a lovely reception …more

by Debbie Tuma On a gorgeous sunny summer day, the Southampton Town Democratic Party held a fundraiser at the Water Mill home of Donna and …more

September 2024 New Harvest Moon: September 2, 2024: The New Harvest Moon will be the last new moon of Summer and it will be in Virgo. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel I was fortunate enough to grow up with being able to spend time with two grandmothers until I was well into …more

by Sue Giustino a new locally owned beach store offering resort wear, beach goodies, toys and a whole lot more… Chris and Jamie Carillo have been …more

Rell Sunn  “Surfing frees everything up, it’s just the best soul fix” – Rell Sunn On July 13th Montauk hosted the annual Rell Sunn Surf …more

by Debbie Tuma With the recent addition of Josh Gladstone and Donna Rubin, LTV Studios of East Hampton has added numerous theatrical productions, Cabaret, comedy, …more

What makes Montauk special for me is the love people have for it. Year after year people come for parts of the summer season to …more

by Sue Giustino After a quick renovation, the old Montauk Salt Cave has been transformed into a Foot Reflexology and Full Body Massage Spa. The …more

Animals of the Month KAREN: This young mama cat recently came to ARF through our Operation Cat program with her three kittens; Will, Grace and Rosario …more

a review by Joe Pipolo Man, sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself.  ~Miles Davis This sentiment is exactly what James Kaplan …more

Local Montauk School student, 13 year-old Faith Mullaly joins award-winning singer/PBS-TV Host, Cristina Fontanelli (www.cristinafontanelli.com ), on-stage at the Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of …more

A Dream Called Venice As our plane touched down at Marco Polo International Airport on that early May afternoon, the sun still clung to Venice, …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For me the topic of ticks is personal, since I’ve had Lymes twice and have since feared the notorious tick season.  …more

For a complete listing of all Montauk Library events, visit: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar Trex Recycling Challenge                     Normally, what are …more

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the idea behind the recent launch of the American Climate Corps?                        …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With the constant rain and damp weather, combined with extreme bouts of high temperatures, we literally had a moss garden growing …more

The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Richard L. McCormick as interim president of Stony Brook University, effective August 1, …more

Wych’s Bloom Blessed with a bounty of fresh fish, wildflowers, organic produce, local honey, free-range eggs, and even sea salt, we can add the power …more

August 2024 There will be a Full Sturgeon Moon on August 19, 2024. The Full Sturgeon Moon, or the Super Sturgeon Moon, is a beacon …more

                    Although I really LOVE cheesecake, I don’t usually bake them.  Why?  There are too many …more

Walking on Water A Walk on Water.  AWOW.  All surfers know the expression; one they have had and one that’s seen when those learning to …more

Now Under the Operation and Management of Proper Hospitality Photos by Clement Pascal Montauk Yacht Club, the 107-key Star Island seaside resort and marina, is …more

So far the 2024 season has been action packed! Fluke fishing has been steady, granted lots of shorts going back over the rails because of …more

by Sue Giustino The Montauk Community honors the life of one of their beloved member, Nick Vernon Crumm. A lifelong surfer who also enjoyed ski­ing, …more

Dear EarthTalk: What is wind repowering and why are environmentalists so bullish on it?            ~ H. King, Mesa, AZ One of the most common forms of …more

Ditching the Jet Lag for an Ocean Crossing! I am sure that some of our readers would probably visit ‘The Old World’ more often if …more

by Sue Giustino Each year, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce holds a contest for artist whose designs will be considered to be painted on the …more

by Sue Giustino June 15, 2024 was a beautiful day for a walk/run. However, rain or shine, during the Beacon of Hope 5K, you would …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel What can be better than being able to walk through a whimsical setting of a beloved childhood literary classic and observing …more

Animals of the Month CHESTNUT: Happy Birthday Chestnut! This a beautiful black kitty with the most captivating golden eyes just celebrated his first birthday. He …more

by Debbie Tuma            Photos courtesy “Wings Over Haiti” If you’re wondering how you can make a big difference in the …more