The Center Moriches Middle School eighth-grade class recently traveled to Frost Valley YMCA for the district’s longstanding annual spring trip, continuing a cherished tradition that has provided …

This June, thanks to the many, many community members who participate in our Super Bowl Party Raffle during the month of January, we are extremely happy to be giving out nine scholarships to …

On Thursday, May 21, the Moriches Bay Garden Club visited CEED in Brookhaven. They toured the grounds, even though it was raining. CEED stands for Center for Environmental Education and Discovery, …

On April 14, the Rotary Club of the Moriches and Rotary District 7255 hosted the inaugural high school Interact Summit. Attending were the schools’ Interact clubs from across Suffolk and …

Eastport-South Manor varsity athletes lead on every stage, celebrating postseason wins while maintaining top academic achievement. This fall season, 154 varsity athletes were designated as …

Eastport-South Manor boys varsity basketball holds a 3-6 league record and a 6-7 overall record in their winter season. The 2025-26 ESM Sharks started off their season thrashing Hampton Bays, 74-25, …

On Jan. 12, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released an advisory for New Yorkers about rising cases of avian influenza (HPAI) as bird migrations continue through …

We learned recently of the death of Dougie, whose letter to Santa asking for a home was our December 2023 cover story. Dougie didn’t have much going for him when he first came to our …

Caring for her 10-plus-year-old dog, local Center Moriches resident Catherine McHeffey said she feels it is a privilege. McHeffey, 33, graduated from St. Joseph’s in 2015 and Adelphi with her …

February at Helping Makes U Happy means cooking is back!   Normally during February break, we’ve done a couple days of cooking with Chef Keith ‘n Kids. This year, the Eastport Fire …