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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

Photos: Beach replenishment begins in Southold

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Workers from the Southold Town Highway Department have begun moving truckloads of sand to replenish Southold Town Beach after a series of winter storms...

As local population ages, North Fork schools adapt to declining enrollment

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Student enrollment has declined by as much as 20 percent since 2000 at two of the North Fork's school districts.

County approves funding to preserve 26 acres along Brushes Creek in Laurel

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Funding is in place for the purchase of nearly 26 acres along Brushes Creek in Laurel for open space preservation.

Police: Two men injured at abandoned East Marion factory

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Two Lake Ronkonkoma men were injured early this morning when the floor they were walking on at an abandoned factory in East Marion gave...

Climate change is threatening local birds – and why you should care

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Over 300 species of birds in North America are at risk due to climate change, but there are things we can all do to help.

Local insurance agent will venture in for a swim with the sharks to raise money for Aid to the Developmentally Disabled

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The third annual Shamrock Shindig takes place on March 16 at the Long Island Aquarium and features an evening of Irish charm, great food and live music— and a shark tank dunk for good luck.

Photos: Girl Scouts from across the North Fork meet up for an ‘International Day’ of fun and friendship

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"It's a way for Scouts from across the North Fork to meet each other and share ideas. And from all the giggles you can hear in the room, it's clear the girls enjoy it."

Photos: Community turns out for steak night at Cutchogue Fire Department

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Neighbors and friends enjoyed good company and a delicious steak dinner at Cutchogue's 21st annual event.

Public comments on proposed three-story hotel in Greenport Village

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Several Greenport residents spoke at a public hearing of the Greenport Village Planning Board last night expressing their views about a proposed three-story hotel to...

North Fork Profile Gene Casey: Making music, loving life and feeling blessed, he’s looking forward to new CD release and upcoming...

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“I’m doing OK. I work hard but I’m doing more and more and doing it better. I never had dreams of being a superstar; I’m not an aggressive self-obsessed pop-star type. I’m enjoying what I do and I feel blessed.”