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One ocean at a time Solo sailor finds safe harbor in Greenport after transatlantic voyage By Erin Schultz Solo sailor finds safe harbor in Greenport after transatlantic voyage [Full Story]

Plum Island Q&A is set Russell calls community meeting with research lab officials By Denise Civiletti Calling a previous informational meeting scripted and unsatisfactory, Supervisor Scott Russell has set up a meeting with Plum Island officials Aug. 5. [Full Story]

Property owners have much to fear, lawyer says SoutholdVOICE group hears litany of difficulties with town By Denise Civiletti At its second annual meeting Saturday, SoutholdVOICE reflected on its first year and heard from an attorney about town's 'regulatory nightmare.' [Full Story]

Suit seeks to vacate jetty permit Baykeeper and homeowners take the town and Nickles to court By Denise Civiletti Charging lack of jurisdiction for permit for a 278-foot jetty in Southold Bay, a petition asks court to void permit and order removal of jetty. [Full Story]

Food giants to buy local Waldbaum's, Pathmark agree to source produce from our farms By John Stefans Produce grown on local farms will now be widely available in supermarket chain stores under an agreement announced Monday. [Full Story]

Assembly candidates focus on similar issues Alessi, Staudenraus cite fuel prices, property taxes as major issues By Anna Gustafson In the bid for the First Assembly District, the economy and environment play big roles [Full Story]

Don't lower marina rates Committee member tells board to aggressively pursue boaters. By Julie Lane The suggestions that weekday docking at Mitchell Park Marina should cost less was quickly shot down by the Greenport Village Board Monday night. [Full Story]

Code enforcement lacking Russell blames code enforcement officer and building chief By Julie Lane Supervisor Scott Russell blamed code enforcement officer Ed Forrester and building inspector Michael Verity for failing to enforce town codes. [Full Story]

Damsels & dragons: The hunt for elusive insects Volunteers net valuable survey data for DEC By Michelle Myers Volunteers work with Audubon Society to support a state DEC conservation survey of damsel- and dragonflies [Full Story]

Haub or plastic? The push for the new paper grocery bag By Erin Schultz How having an option might be an option again at the end of the checkout line [Full Story]

Screaming about sewers Mayor and trustee battle over initiatives by new utilities chief By Julie Lane Mayor David Nyce and Trustee Bill Swiskey are battling it out over sewer hookup rates for Peconic Landing and beginning service to Cliffside condos. [Full Story]

'Incompetence' stalled Gateway project, project lawyer says Asks Village Board to intercede on workforce housing plan By Julie Lane Greenport Gateway attorney Anthony Pasca wants the Village Board to assure that the Planning Board and ZBA render decisions with no further delays. [Full Story]

It's for the birds Well-heeled birds with good taste, that is By Julie Lane Oysterponds Historical Society members will get to bid on unique birdhouses designed by renowned local architects at an upcoming benefit. [Full Story]