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Local Folks in the News

Rebecca Rubin wins Masonic Scholarship
Rebecca Rubin, of Babylon, recently received a scholarship from the Grand Lodge and Trustees of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York and is shown accepting the scholarship from Vincent Libone, Deputy Grand Master, on the left and David More...

Copiague man charged with grand larceny and filing false report

Y Suffolk County Police arrested a Copiague man for filing a false report of robbery. Police gave this account: Cesar Ramirez, 35, of 382 28th St., Copiague, a truck driver allegedly told police early on Tuesday that he was robbed at gunpoint. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Babylon 11 year old team completes successful District 34 Tournament

The Babylon 11 year old team finished with an overall record of 7-5 in the recent District 34 Tournament. In the 3 preliminary games of the tournament, the team opened up with a 14-0 win over Commack North White. More...

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Columnists

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

For now Edgar Afghan Poe creates his own tales of horror: Mr. Softee's song is an A bomb; a guy wearing a hat might as well be the Boogie Man; a baby's wail from a stroller is a banshee. FDR said "there's nothing to fear but fear itself". More...

Poster Pets of the Week

Back to school kitten and Jett. More...

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Events & Bulletin

Beacon Bulletin Board

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should note that meetings are subject to change without notice: SATURDAY, Sept. 6 •S.C. More...

BVAC presents poetry program Sept. 21st

On Sun., Sept. 21, 2 to 4 p.m., the Babylon Village Arts Council will present poets Steven Schmidt and Philip Postiglione at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon Village. This presentation will be free and open to the public. More...

Babylon High School Class of '58 reunites

Babylon High School Class of 58 had a 50th Reunion on July 11th at Southward Ho Country Club. It was attended by John Stack Asst. Principal at that time also teachers Marty Ablert (coach) and Joseph DeLucca. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Autumn marks the end of summer and the beginning of a long sleep through winter until spring awakens nature again. More...

Public Commentary

Women spoke and McCain listened

Dear Editor: I applaud Republican John McCain for choosing a woman, Sarah Louise Palin as his running mate and vice presidential candidate. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

—by Kevin Eastwood

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Babylon Panthers prep for another season

by Tony Spota

Clad in black pinnies, the offense marched north at Williams Field in a noncontact session. Griffo took the snap and roared through a big gap on the left side and into the end zone. More...

Bellone delivers on environmental initiative

The Town of Babylon has partnered with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Breslin Realty to provide 60,000 complimentary Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL's), as the latest phase of the Town's 12x12 initiative. More...

People/Social

Battle of the Book winners in North Babylon

The North Babylon Public Library Battle of the Books team, Minimum Ride, placed third among all Suffolk public libraries. More...

Babylon Library kids caught the reading bug

The Babylon Public Library recently completed its Summer Reading Club, Catch the Reading Bug @ the Library. More...

North Babylon artist finalist in museum art competition

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is proud to announce that Anthony D'Avino of North Babylon is a finalist in the museum's juried art competition, Summer on Long Island. More...

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Library

At the Library

Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. 586-3000 •Knitting Group: Thurs., Sept. 11, 25, Oct. 9, 23 from 2-4 p.m. All levels welcome. •Quilting: Sat., Sept. 13, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. •Container Gardens: Tues., Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Marie Lesler, lived in North Babylon for almost 70 years

by Tiffany Elliott

Former North Babylon resident Marie Lesler died on July 31, 2008 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. She was 93, and had lived on Liberty Avenue for 69 years. More...

Don Carney, Copiague resident and Rotarian

by Tiffany Elliott

Former Amityville Rotary Club president and real estate salesperson Donald J. Carney died August 10, 2008 after a valiant struggle with leukemia. The 67- year old was a soft-spoken man with a big heart, according to his family and friends. More...

Mary O"Malley, 40-year resident of West Islip and volunteer

By Joanna Fantozzi

Mary O'Malley (nee McLaughlin), a resident of Amityville for nine years, and a former resident of West Islip for more than 40 years, was a volunteer at heart. More...

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