Amagansett News

Not only is today Veterans Day, but it would also be Dick Kane's birthday. Take this day to honor not only our veterans past and present but family members as well.

The first graders used their new school laptops recently, getting a tutorial in how to use them and then playing a game called Kid Pix.

Police arrested Kenneth Freeman, 64, of East Hampton on October 26 at 10:35 a.m. at Gerard Drive and Old Fireplace Road in Springs and charged him with DWI and aggravated DWI, both misdemeanors.

Republican Bill Wilkinson has defeated Democrat Ben Zwirn in the race for East Hampton Town supervisor.

A group of eight students sits around a table in the Amagansett School library. They chitchat as they pull out after-school snacks, buckle down and get serious.

The American Legion of Amagansett has Christmas stockings to fill, but luckily, more than one night to do it, and hopefully a little help.

SAG HARBOR, NY, October 30, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Leonard W. Bernard, Jr., Business Manager for the Sag Harbor Union Free School District, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in public finance and management.

The children met author/illustrator Frank Sofo. author /illustrator of the book Vincent and Veronica.

Lisa Jarrett Weitz and Frederick "Rocky" Notel Jr. of Amagansett were married in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on October 6. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Linda Weitz, both Long Island natives, and the bridegroom is the son of Patricia and Frederick Notel Sr.

Today is the Amagansett School PTA's first Hot Lunch of the school year. This is one of the many great things the PTA does for our students and teachers.

The first Author & Illustrator Night will be held Thursday, October 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the East Hampton Middle School gym.

Police arrested John McHugh, 40, of East Hampton on October 4 at 1:17 a.m. at Main Street and Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett and charged him with aggravated DWI with a prior conviction in 10 years, a misdemeanor.

The Peconic Land Trust has been awarded two grants totaling $37,000 from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Land Trust Alliance through the Conservation Partnership Program of the Environmental Protection Fund.

It was the return of the prodigal cat to BookHampton on Sunday when James, the large orange tabby that lives in the store on Main Street in East Hampton Village, returned home after being missing for more than a week.

The latest headlines from Curbed Hamptons , our outpost on the East End... 1) Corcoran released its East End market report for the third quarter, and there were some encouraging signs, including increased sales volume and a small increase in average home prices.

Library shelves arrived at John Marshall Elementary School on September 30th. Contractors have been working at night installing them for new areas of the library.

Fan of handmade pottery? Enjoy artisan demonstrations? If you answered yes, then the Water Mill Green could be the place to be on Saturday, October 10, when a Potter's Festival will arrive next to the windmill and set up shop under large tents.

Here come the Libras and a few Scorpios. October is a busy birthday month. Although some of our loved ones have passed, I still believe in celebrating their life by honoring their birthdays.

Cesar F. Astudillo, 30, of East Hampton was arrested on September 14 at 12:20 a.m. at Springs Fireplace Road and Old Stone Highway in Springs and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree, a felony, and DWI with prior conviction within the last 10 years, a misdemeanor.

Dr. Michael Chait after his arraignment at East Hampton Town Justice Court in March 2007.