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Elbow Room bids a fond farewell to ‘Miss Carol,’ waitress retiring after 55 years
Carol Keller started working at the Elbow Room in 1970 on the very day she was hired, restaurant owner Cliff Saunders said. On Friday, coworkers, family and friends celebrated Carol with a retirement party in Riverhead.
Community News
Riverhead students, teachers and community come together to provide Thanksgiving dinner for families in need
Fifty families in need among the Riverhead High School community will have a full Thanksgiving dinner on their tables next week, thanks to the efforts of high school students, faculty and staff, local businesses and members of the Riverhead Lions Club.
Upcoming
VFW Auxiliary collecting clothing and toiletries for veterans through Dec. 17
The VFW Auxiliary is seeking donations of toiletries, socks, shirts, undergarments, hats, gloves, sweatshirts, and pants for both men and women.
Upcoming
Jamesport tree lighting and visit with Santa
The Jamesport Fire Department invites the community to the annual Christmas tree lighting Monday, Dec. 1 on the village green in Jamesport,...
Community News
Food insecurity persists among Riverhead families in need, even after SNAP benefits are restarted
The resumption of the SNAP benefit program doesn’t eliminate food insecurity altogether — not by a longshot.
Community News
‘We Huddle to Help’ brings together football, community and food for those in need
The second annual "We Huddle to Help" flag football event took place Saturday at Stotzky Park in Riverhead to support local food pantries.
Community News
Five roses for five lives: Survivor marks four years since fatal Second Street fire
Four years after the fire that destroyed a Riverhead home and claimed five lives, survivor Keith Polchies marks the day with quiet remembrance.
Community News
RFCT presents ‘Oliver!’ at Riverhead High School over next two weekends
Riverhead Faculty and Community Theatre presents "Oliver!" at Riverhead High School Nov 15,16, 22 and 23. Get a sneak peek at the production with this photo gallery.
Community News
Residential loose-leaf pickup in Riverhead to begin week of Dec. 1
Riverhead Town’s annual residential loose-leaf pickup will begin the week of Dec. 1, the Highway Department announced. Here's what you need to know.
Community News
Riverhead honors its veterans with solemn ceremony at War Memorial monument
Under wintry skies, with snow flurries swirling in cold, blustery winds, Riverhead residents gathered at the War Memorial monument on West Main Street Tuesday morning for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Photo gallery.
