Community Corner

Week in Review: Shark in the Waters off Montauk; Former Hoops Star Arrested

Also: Montauk man gets the community's support for art exhibit and book about Ditch Plains.

News

Real-Life 'Jaws' Arrives in the Hamptons: A great white named Mary Lee was reportedly off the coast of Montauk this week, but by Friday it had made its way back out to sea.

: But not every bird on the ice is in distress, rescue center executive director says.

Business

Montauk Man Looks To Get Ditch Witch-Inspired Project Off the Ground: Grant Monahan reached his goal to self-publish a book and have an exhibit in Montauk this summer after just a days on Kickstarter.

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Surf Lodge Goes Skiing: Owners of the Montauk hotspot will open the "Snow Lodge" in Park City, Utah.

Govenment

Senate Passes $50.5 Billion Disaster Relief Bill: Bill passes U.S. Senate 62-36, just enough of a minimum required for approval.

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Police & Fire

Former EHHS Basketball Star Back Behind Bars: Michael Russell, 22, was arrested Monday after an alleged home invasion in Worcester, MA.

Accused Murderer's Attorney Will Seek To Have Record Expunged: Thomas Solheim, who died in Montauk earlier this month, was 'psychologically imprisoned' by pending charges in South Carolina, attorney says.

Cops Use Taser on East Hampton Man After He Hurls Vase: Scott Golden was bloodied and not responding to officers last week.

: Also, Southampton Town and Riverhead officials investigating 10 Dumpster fires.

The Neighborhood Files

Surfers Fly Dogs To Wainscott: Two East Hampton men help out some orphaned dogs from Puerto Rico.

Schools

Middle School Welcomes Back Principal: Charles Soriano says he is feeling much better after finally getting a diagnosis just last week.

'High Tax Aid' Cuts Could Hit Local School Districts Hard: Springs slated for an increase in state aid, but numbers are still preliminary.

PHOTO: Students Set To Study Big Reed Pond: East Hampton Garden Club selected two East Hampton High School seniors.

Sports

Drafting New for 2013 East Hampton Little League Season: Sadness as a tradition is left behind, but board is trying to create competitively balanced teams town-wide.


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