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Welcome to the L&M Publications Community Newspapers Online edition. This is the place for your local news and events for the Merricks, the Bellmores, Freeport, Baldwin, Wantagh and Seaford.

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Burglaries at the Wantagh Marina

Burglaries at the Wantagh Marina

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

SIX BOATS WERE BURGLARIZED and vandalized at the Wantagh Park Marina last week, after the park lost power for three days.

Shooting/homicide in Baldwin

Shooting/homicide in Baldwin

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Police seek help in solving shooting/homicide is Baldwin.

A nature study at Levy Preserve

by Linda Delmonico Prussen

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Photos from Linda Delmonico Prussen's recent nature hike at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. These images should be very convincing to visit this local, free spot.

Merrick Life

Cruisin for a Car Show

Cruisin for a Car Show

by Paul Laursen

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Special fundraiser held at training center benefits local groups.

SMCCA addresses flood zone issues

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

SMCCA provides forum to help neighbors understand the flood insurance regulations.

Sam Miller saves the music

Sam Miller saves the music

by Erin Donohue

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Levy-Lakeside sixth grader lends talent to VH-1's annual event.

Stop & Shop goes back to drawing board - again

by Laura Schofer

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

New plans to spruce up the old store.

Local bank bases growth on strength and caring

Local bank bases growth on strength and caring

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

First National Bank of Merrick has close ties to the community.

North Merrick civics: Neighbors are helping out

by Laraine Milazzo

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Neighbors helping neighbors in North Merrick.

Bellmore Life

Be prepared if a storm disaster strikes

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Tips from Assemblyman Dave McDonough's Hurricane Awareness Forum.

Hurricane or not, FEMA to the rescue?

by Doug Finlay

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

FEMA encourages homeowners to buy flood insurance.

In memory of a mom

In memory of a mom

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Eight of our community’s youngest members rallied together for the benefit of Kerry Ann Dudley.

Aggressive driving crackdown

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Initiative to combat aggressive driving runs from August 31 through September 13.

Freeport-Baldwin Leader

Freeport schools graduation rate improving

by Mark Treske

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Freeport School district graduation rate was now at 78%, up from 73%.

Western Bays study begins

by Laura Schofer

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Total Maximum Daily Load or TMDL, can determine what natural and man-made impacts have caused the degrading water quality in the Western Bays.

Propane tank explodes in Baldwin garage

Propane tank explodes in Baldwin garage

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Homeowner seriously injured in accident.

Wantagh Seaford Citizen

Citizens come out to test for skin cancer

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

A skin cancer screening event was held at Wantagh Park.

Boating accident in Wantagh

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

A jet ski and powerboat collide.

Sponsor a tent at the Annual Harvest Fair

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Seaford Historical Society seeks donations