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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 F. Stoy, trustee. More...
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
• article has image 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. The Battle of the Books is a tournament for middle school readers covering eight books which each participant reads over the summer. More...
• article has image Babylon Library kids caught the reading bug
• article has image North Babylon artist finalist in museum art competition
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 Schools/Sports
• article has image 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. Chris Dewey had 3 hits and 4 RBI's to lead the offense. More...
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 Columnists
• article has image Pets, Pets, Pets
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". Try telling that to my traumatized Afghan Hound. More...
• article has image Poster Pets of the Week
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 Library
• article has image 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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 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. Gray Panthers: 1 p.m., The West Islip Public Library, age & youth working for social & economic justice. For info., call 736- 7875. More...
• BVAC presents poetry program Sept. 21st
• article has image Babylon High School Class of '58 reunites
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 Obituaries
• article has image Marie Lesler, lived in North Babylon for almost 70 years
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. A loving homemaker and mother, she dedicated her life to her family and touched many that she met along the way, said her daughter Nancy Straub. More...
• article has image Don Carney, Copiague resident and Rotarian
• Mary O"Malley, 40-year resident of West Islip and volunteer
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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. It also marks another beginning— the start of a new school year, with all of the anticipation, hope and expectation that comes with new beginnings. More...
• Public Commentary
• article has image DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
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