Archive for August, 2009

Get on your Harley for Special Olympics ‘Dream Ride’

by: admin August 20, 2009
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This year’s event also includes an all-new car and truck show, presented by Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep in association with Dream Ride 2009.

If you missed it… some photos from the 2009 Showboat Parade

by: admin August 20, 2009
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The lucky winner of the $10,000 raffle prize was Mariana Sigleski of East Hampton.

Conceited Butterfly

by: Hugo E. Desarro August 18, 2009
Photo © by Brenda Sullivan 2009.

I live life always on the run – And count my days from sun to sun.

Some businesses – like NAPA – do well despite gloom-and-doom forecasts

by: admin August 17, 2009
NAPA co-owner Ed Poulin helps a customer shopping in his new building. Photo by Debi Rotteck for HTNP.com

The Poulins realized that with the additional square footage, they could expand their RV, ATV and Marine Vehicle Departments.

Gov. Rell announces free flu vaccinations

by: admin August 16, 2009
Connecticut could initially receive up to 1.8 million doses of the H1N1 human-swine flu vaccine, Gov. Rell said.

Gov. Rell said the state is recruiting doctors and other healthcare providers to administer the vaccine as soon as the federal government makes it available.

Smokey Bear turns 65 and is now trilingual

by: admin August 16, 2009
Since his birthday on August 9, 1944, the deep-voiced, friendly but stern Smokey Bear became a familiar symbol of conservation and protection of America

The Forestry Service estimates his messages have helped reduce the number of acres lost annually to forest fires or wildfires from about 22 million (1944) to an average of 6.5 million today.

East Hampton Police Log for Aug. 14

by: admin August 15, 2009
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Criminal trespass, DUI and creating a disturbance on this week’s roster.

Fore! For a good cause…

by: admin August 15, 2009
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In its first three years, the annual Belltown Open Golf Tournament raised $8,500 for the town’s food and fuel bank.

Get out yer lobster bib…

by: admin August 14, 2009
You can have two lobsters, two steaks or one of each - plus chowder, corn on the cob, and more.

The limited number of tickets – which always sell out quickly – are still only $45 each, and are available after 3 p.m. any day at the Post.

Showboat Parade is Saturday – and your chance to win $10,000

by: admin August 13, 2009
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Winners will be announced at Angelico’s, prizes will be awarded and there will be raffle prizes, as well.