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

by Denise Civiletti | Apr 14, 2026

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

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

by Denise Civiletti | 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.

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

by Denise Civiletti | 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.

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In search of the perfect Easter egg

by RiverheadLOCAL | Apr 4, 2026

LIR Clothing hosted its 6th annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Tyre Lodge in Riverside. Photos.

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Riverhead town-wide cleanup day set for April 25

by RiverheadLOCAL | 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.

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Suffolk poet laureate seeks submissions for anthology of Black poets

by Denise Civiletti and RiverheadLOCAL | Apr 4, 2026

Suffolk County Poet Laureate Chip Williford and CAPA are inviting Black poets with Long Island ties to submit work for a new anthology honoring Jupiter Hammon.

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Shirley Coverdale honored as Woman of Distinction in First Legislative District

by RiverheadLOCAL | 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.