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At 84, Riverhead veteran pedals 250 miles for American Legion Post 273

by Apr 15, 2026
Riverhead veteran Nester Kramer, 84, is pedaling 250 miles at Maximus Fitness to benefit American Legion Post 273.

Voters OK Riverhead library operating budget and the election of three trustees in uncontested race

by Apr 15, 2026
Riverhead Free Library’s budget was approved by voters Tuesday, 225 to 135, library Director Kerrie McMullen Smith announced Tuesday night.

Riverhead Country Fair is canceled this year, the 50th anniversary of its founding

by Apr 14, 2026
The Riverhead Country Fair will not take place this year, the 50th anniversary of the popular event’s founding in 1976. 

Here’s what’s in store for the East End Arts campus as Riverhead’s town square takes shape

by Apr 14, 2026
Take a look at what’s planned for the East End Arts campus in Riverhead’s town square project, from moving historic buildings to creating a more visible arts hub downtown.

A fond farewell to East End Arts gallery ahead of relocation for town square project

by Apr 12, 2026
"Until we meet again"... East End Arts held a farewell party for its E. Main Street gallery before a temporary move tied to Riverhead’s town square project.

Shirley Coverdale honored as Woman of Distinction in First Legislative District

by Apr 2, 2026
Shirley Coverdale, president and CEO of the Family Community Life Center, has been named the 2026 Woman of Distinction for Suffolk County’s First Legislative District.

Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day parade draws crowd Saturday: photos

by Mar 28, 2026
Photo gallery: The East End Emerald Society’s 12th Annual Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

No Kings marches, rallies planned in Riverhead Saturday to protest Trump policies

by Mar 24, 2026
The Riverhead protests are among 3,100 on 'a national day of action' opposing Trump administration policies.

Baiting Hollow Scout Camp to mark 100th anniversary with April 25 celebration

by Mar 20, 2026
A century after opening on 200 acres between Sound Avenue and Long Island Sound, Camp Baiting Hollow will celebrate its 100th anniversary...

‘Visions of Freedom’ America 250 exhibit opens in Riverhead

by Mar 16, 2026
A new Riverhead exhibit features women artists exploring freedom, democracy and empowerment through painting, mosaics and sculpture.