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Katharine Schroeder

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Katharine is a writer and photographer who has lived on the North Fork for nearly 40 years, except for three-plus years in Hong Kong a decade ago, working for the actor Jackie Chan. She lives in Cutchogue. Email Katharine

Experts: ‘Every season is tick season’

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Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses have continued to spread. Learn about them and how to protect yourself at a forum in Peconic on Sept. 5.

Police: Fisherman rescues Greenport man from Long Island Sound

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A good Samaritan rescued a Greenport man from the waters of Long Island Sound after a boating mishap.

Local Girl Scouts lend a hand for a good cause

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Girl Scouts from four local troops help out with mailing the annual Mattituck Community Fund appeal for donations.

Toxic rust tide returns to local bays

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Although not dangerous to humans, the rust tide is toxic to marine life.

North Fork Profile: Wanderlust and love of adventure takes Orient’s Capt. Liz Gillooly around the globe

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Bitten by the travel bug during a backpacking trip through Central America, 27-year-old Liz Gillooly set about figuring out a way to spend half the year traveling the world.

Claudio’s Restaurant discovers rare red lobster in shipment from Canada

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Lobsters occur in a variety of colors in nature, but one of the rarest is bright red.

ELIH’s Paul Connor honored for contributions to Peconic Landing

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Longtime Peconic Landing board member was honored for his dedication to the community.

Photos: 40th annual Greenport Fire Department chicken barbecue

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Friends and neighbors flocked to the Third Street firehouse to enjoy a highlight of the summer.

Mattituck High School gets a Yamaha grand piano donated by Jernick movers

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Entrusted to find a good home for the piano, Richard Jernick chose Mattituck High School as the most worthy recipient.

The North Fork Art Collective: a dream come true for young Greenport artist Kara Hoblin

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Seven young artists pool their resources to open the North Fork Art Collective in Greenport.