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Riverhead Fire Department to host volunteer recruitment event Sunday

by Apr 15, 2026
The Riverhead Fire Department is inviting residents to stop by Sunday to learn what it takes to join the all-volunteer department.

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.

Riverhead assessor to speak at Jamesport civic meeting April 18

by Apr 15, 2026
Riverhead Town Assessor Laverne Tennenberg will be the guest speaker at the Greater Jamesport Civic Association on Saturday, April 18, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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. 

Riverside wastewater treatment facility update meeting set for April 29

by Apr 14, 2026
The Town of Southampton will host a community discussion of the Riverside Water Resource Recovery Facility on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Flanders Community Center, 655 Flanders Road, Flanders.

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.

In search of the perfect Easter egg

by Apr 4, 2026
LIR Clothing hosted its 6th annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Tyre Lodge in Riverside. Photos.

Riverhead town-wide cleanup day set for April 25

by Apr 4, 2026
Volunteers are invited to join Riverhead’s town-wide cleanup day on Saturday, April 25, with check-in at Town Hall from 9 to 11 a.m.