Hampton Jitney is offering discounts on books of 12 one-way tickets on its Montauk line bus service through Dec. 31. For those who buy five or more books, the cost is $284, or $23.67 per ticket. The regular price for a prepaid ticket is $30.
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Twenty-five years ago this week, Florence Fabricant shared her Thanksgiving Day menu in the pages of The Star, a list some 15 sweet and savory dishes long.
"The turkey, squash, cornbread, cranberries, and pumpkin pie adhere faithfully to the Thanksgiving tradition," wrote the well-known food writer, who was at the time writing a column called "In Season" for The Star. "Scallops, broccoli, potatoes, and beach plums pay homage to local bounty, which, I believe, is an equally important aspect of the celebration."
The top two teams in the Wednesday evening 7-on-7 men’s soccer league faced off in the league’s playoff final at East Hampton’s Herrick Park on Nov. 20, with Maidstone Market winning its 15th championship trophy since entering the league in 2008.
The East Hampton and Pierson High School boys and girls basketball teams met in scrimmages this past week, with the Sag Harborites arguably getting the better of it in both cases.
The East Hampton girls finished their season last weekend as four of Craig Brierley’s charges — his daughter Julia, Jane Brierley, Sophia Swanson, and Darcy McFarland — competed in the state meet at Ithaca College.
One day on the Deer Park gridiron, blood flowed in the veins like the river wild, sparks flew, emotions soared, tears flowed. East Hampton pulled it out. Those were the days . . .
Time for the Turkey Trot in Montauk, and Bonac basketball gets going with the Kendall Madison benefit tourney here Friday and Saturday.
I have to admit, without Google I’d be a mental dwarf. I don’t use Facebook, don’t Tweet, don’t follow any blogs. I don’t mind jettisoning 75 to 100 political and other emails that I receive; I feel good after I flush the trash and spam down the drain.
Last Thursday was a rather solemn day, but I knew it had to happen at some point. Like reading a popular best seller, the page had to be turned. And there was no going back. I removed my gear, tackle, and electronics from my boat. It was the final chapter and the book has been closed.
