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Ridge truck driver involved in fatal crash Cops: Truck driver and one other motorist also injured BY PEGGY SPELLMAN HOEY |STAFF WRITER A Ridge man was involved in a fatal auto accident in Northport today, Suffolk Police said. [Full Story] 0 comments

Albino raccoon had been living in Miller Place Rare mammal was cared for by couple who want her home safely BY GRANT PARPAN |EDITOR The albino raccoon that caused a stir last week in Rocky Point had been cared for since birth by a Miller Place couple who fear for her safety. [Full Story] 2 comments

General from Miller Place remembered by family Brig. Gen. Joseph Conlon served his country's military for 40 years BY GRANT PARPAN |EDITOR Joseph Conlon served his country's military for 40 years [Full Story] 1 comments

Taking a bite out of crime Nightvision volunteers work to help police keep crime down in business district BY PEGGY SPELLMAN HOEY |STAFF WRITER Local citizens are keeping an eye on Rocky Point. [Full Story] 0 comments

County: No telling where Grumman pollution ends Testing reveals chemicals deep in Calverton groundwater BY MICHAEL WHITE |STAFF WRITER As deep as they could drill -- 115 feet -- county workers continued to find traces of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, in the groundwater this spring. [Full Story] 0 comments

Fluke rules raise ire of fishermen North Shore fishermen disgusted by latest regulations BY ERIN SCHULTZ and PEGGY SPELLMAN HOEY |STAFF WRITERS Party boats' operators said they'll make do without fluke in the middle of a newly split season, but also said they'd like to see some balance regarding what they can and can't catch. [Full Story] 0 comments

Fishing fees on hold Proposed fees for saltwater fishing licenses delayed until Jan. 1 BY ERIN SCHULTZ |STAFF WRITER Assemblyman Fred Thiele continues the quest to block proposed fishing legislation; says he plans brainstorming session to "attack" new fees [Full Story] 0 comments

Rocky Point neighborhood gets $630,000 face-lift Paving project will cover 17 streets in 'Tides' community BY GRANT PARPAN |EDITOR Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent John Rouse, who is seeking re-election in November, is calling the summer of 2009 his most ambitious paving season yet. [Full Story] 0 comments

Rain, rain, go away Local farms drown in monthlong deluge BY BRIDGET DEGNAN |Contributor AND PEGGY SPELLMAN HOEY| staff writer The sixth wettest June since 1869 leaves local farmers worried about keeping their heads above water. [Full Story] 0 comments

Not letting war injury stop him Wounded Vet helping others stay active BY TIM GANNON |staff writer An Iraq War vet from Riverhead who lost his hand to a roadside bomb now helps other vets stay active. [Full Story] 0 comments