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Scouts from Troop 58 in Southampton learned about the dangers of drugs and how to save a life using Narcan from Southampton Village Ambulance Chief Kyle McGuinness during a recent visit to Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance headquarters. COURTESY TROOP 58

Scouts from Troop 58 in Southampton learned about the dangers of drugs and how to save a life using Narcan from Southampton Village Ambulance Chief Kyle McGuinness during a recent visit to Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance headquarters. COURTESY TROOP 58

Scouts from Troop 58 in Southampton learned about the dangers of drugs and how to save a life using Narcan from Southampton Village Ambulance Chief Kyle McGuinness during a recent visit to Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance headquarters. COURTESY TROOP 58

Scouts from Troop 58 in Southampton learned about the dangers of drugs and how to save a life using Narcan from Southampton Village Ambulance Chief Kyle McGuinness during a recent visit to Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance headquarters. COURTESY TROOP 58

Dede Gotthelf, Vickie Kahn, Southampton Village Mayor William Manger and Sarah Kautz at,

Dede Gotthelf, Vickie Kahn, Southampton Village Mayor William Manger and Sarah Kautz at, "Turning On the Off Season," a discussion on how to boost the year-round economy to help local businesses, nonprofits and cultural institutions, hosted by Dede Gotthelf, owner of the Southampton Inn on March 13. LISA TAMBURINI

Scott Rose and Don Sullivan at,

Scott Rose and Don Sullivan at, "Turning On the Off Season," a discussion on how to boost the year-round economy to help local businesses, nonprofits and cultural institutions, hosted by Dede Gotthelf, owner of the Southampton Inn on March 13. LISA TAMBURINI

The East Hampton Level Playing Field Foundation recently announced its 2024 Scholarship Winners. Left to right are: Caleb Buestan, Maya Taveras, Jocelyn Garcia, Riley Reville and Angie Castillo. KYRIL BROMLEY

The East Hampton Level Playing Field Foundation recently announced its 2024 Scholarship Winners. Left to right are: Caleb Buestan, Maya Taveras, Jocelyn Garcia, Riley Reville and Angie Castillo. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Westhampton Beach Historical Society put history on display with its float in the annual Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Westhampton Beach Historical Society put history on display with its float in the annual Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Dr. Georgette Grier-Key gives a tour of the Bay Street Theater on Saturday as part of the Southampton Town Arts and Culture Committee's winter tour. The walking tour also featured Temple Adas Israel and The Church. KYRIL BROMLEY

Dr. Georgette Grier-Key gives a tour of the Bay Street Theater on Saturday as part of the Southampton Town Arts and Culture Committee's winter tour. The walking tour also featured Temple Adas Israel and The Church. KYRIL BROMLEY

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YOUTH CORNER Totally Tots The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Totally Tots class, for parents with toddlers up to 3 years old, on... more

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