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Katharine Schroeder

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Katharine is a writer and photographer who has lived on the North Fork for nearly 40 years, except for three-plus years in Hong Kong a decade ago, working for the actor Jackie Chan. She lives in Cutchogue. Email Katharine

North Fork Profile: George Solomon, a man on a mission

by Feb 21, 2017
The Rotarian has been traveling to impoverished villages in remote parts of the world to help bring clean drinking water, sanitation and health care to people in dire need.

‘Music Masters’ students to perform in concert with Bakithi Kumalo tonight

by Feb 11, 2017
Riverhead High School musicians Jacob Nitti and Nikita Sipiagin, who recently completed the East End Arts Music Masters program with musician Bakithi Kumalo will perform in a concert led by Kumalo Feb. 11 at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center.

East End Veterinary Center donates first aid kits to K-9 units across Suffolk County

by Jan 25, 2017
East End Veterinary Center in Riverhead donated field emergency first aid kits to all K-9 units in Suffolk County.

Peconic Bay Medical Center welcomes the first baby of the New Year

by Jan 4, 2017
Peconic Bay Medical Center welcomed its first baby of the New Year, a little girl born Jan. 2 at 11:53 p.m.

Got too much stuff? Here’s a novel way to donate without ever leaving your house

by Dec 27, 2016
If you're like many folks at this time of year, you are faced with the chore of finding a place to put all your...

For the love of ‘Harry’: Cutchogue woman finds companionship and inspiration in a rescued lop-eared bunny

by Dec 26, 2016
Cathie Dunn didn't expect to find a lop-eared bunny outside the door of the diner where she's worked as a server for many years. The chance encounter also found her a new roommate and the inspiration for a children's book.

Suffolk County’s first breast milk depot officially opens in Riverhead

by Dec 13, 2016
Suffolk County’s first breast milk collection site officially opened its doors at Peconic Pediatrics' Riverhead office, making it one of only two donation drop-off sites on Long Island.

Lovable faces to get you through the year: A behind-the-scenes peek at the making of the NFAWL’s 2017 photo calendar

by Nov 5, 2016
A sneak peak at the stars featured in the North Fork Animal Welfare League's 2017 calendar: a gallery of funny outtakes from the photo shoot.

Main Road Biscuit Co. opens doors in Jamesport, serving specialty baked goods, breakfast and lunch

by Oct 27, 2016
Main Road Biscuit Company is open for business in Jamesport, featuring a variety of baked goods like specialty muffins, scones and cookies alongside breakfast and lunch items.

Revolutionary War soldiers of the Third N.Y. Regiment set up camp in Southold

by Oct 8, 2016
Third New York Regiment re-enactors set up camp today in Southold. The encampment continues tomorrow. Photo slideshow.