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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

Local Girl Scouts create a unique display of shadow boxes featuring memorabilia from past elementary school plays

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Each Girl Scout devoted 50 hours of work on the project to earn their Silver Award.

Mattituck reacts to Brinkmann’s proposed 20,000 sq. ft. complex on Main Road

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The Brinkmann family faced an emotional audience at a packed meeting of the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association last night, where Brinkmann's plans were unveiled for new hardware and paint stores on Main Road at New Suffolk Avenue.

Hurricane victims in Florida and Texas receive donations sent by local residents

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Donations from North Fork residents make their way to hurricane victims in both Florida and Texas.

Local students ‘step up’ to help fund cerebral palsy research

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Mattituck High School junior Courtney Trzcinski organized a team to raise money for cerebral palsy research and services.

Rebuilding effort continues for historic Southold church destroyed by fire in 2015

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After voting to rebuild after a devastating fire, the First Universalist Church of Southold congregation looks forward to a brand new church.

Southold Town Planning Board member Bill Cremers resigns

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After serving 22 years on the planning board, Bill Cremers was forced to resign due to health problems.

Fresh & Co.’s proposed use of preserved Orient farmland draws concerns and objections from residents

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A Southold Town Planning Board hearing brought up questions and concerns about development of environmentally sensitive land.

Town Hall roundup: Affordable housing, traffic study in Greenport, repaving project

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Affordable housing, traffic studies and roadwork were on the agenda at this morning's Southold Town Board work session.

Floyd Memorial Library seeks public input to help celebrate its centennial

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Do you have special memories of time spent at Greenport's Floyd Memorial Library? If so, they'd like to hear from you.

Photos: The North Fork remembers those lost on Sept. 11, 2001

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2,958 flags were placed at the 9/11 memorial in Peconic; one for each life lost on September 11, 2001.