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Paul Laursen

Paul Laursen is the managing editor for L&M Publications. He has been recognized with a variety of awards in both professional and community service arenas. 

Cruisin for a Car Show

Cruisin for a Car Show

Fri, Sep 03, 2010

Special fundraiser held at training center benefits local groups.

The American Legion celebrates

The American Legion celebrates

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

Merrick Post 1282 congregates for end of summer party.

Rockin the car show

Rockin the car show

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

The grand opening of the Bellmore Car Show was music to the ears.

Showing pride in Purple Heart

Showing pride in Purple Heart

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Freeport students support the Purple Hear Pups.

Merrick Lions have purple hearts for veterans

Merrick Lions have purple hearts for veterans

Sun, Oct 10, 2010

Merrick's Lions Club goes to the dogs in support of veterans!

Gaccione family dedicates new lobby

Gaccione family dedicates new lobby

Fri, Oct 22, 2010

Local designer unveils new work.

Mill Pond leaves are changin'

Mill Pond leaves are changin'

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Stop by Mill Pond and revel in its changing leaves.

A love letter to Freeport and Baldwin

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

An ode to a place once called home.

Campaign forum at Hofstra

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

Howard Dean addresses the audience at Hofstra University.

Saying goodbye to a piece of A-MERRICK-ANA

Saying goodbye to a piece of A-MERRICK-ANA

Fri, Nov 05, 2010

Mary and Nick Kolkos are lauded by their fans and customers on their retirement.

House fire in North Merrick

House fire in North Merrick

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

Garage fire on Oak Street.

Merrick Kiwanis hosts pancake breakfast

Merrick Kiwanis hosts pancake breakfast

Sat, Nov 27, 2010

Check out our photos online.

Brotherhood Council Concert 2010

Sat, Nov 27, 2010

The annual festival of music perfromed by local groups.

Interfaith council service

Sat, Nov 27, 2010

Merrick United Methodist Church hosts Annual Interfaith Service.

Richard Ronan’s retirement party is rousing

Richard Ronan’s retirement party is rousing

Fri, Dec 03, 2010

Merrick's Richard Ronan retires from the Town of Hempstead.

Celebrating the season "Purick" style

Celebrating the season "Purick" style

Fri, Dec 03, 2010

Annual gathering remembers Robbie Purick and kicks off the community's holiday season.

A new chapter begins

Sat, Dec 11, 2010

Freeport honors FML’s Dave Opatow on his retirement.

Winners’ lights brighten holiday nights

Winners’ lights brighten holiday nights

Sun, Dec 26, 2010

Visit the houses of our holiday decorating contest winners.

Hofstra celebrates Irish heritage

Sun, Apr 03, 2011

A glimpse from the Hofstra University Irish Music Festival 2011.

Robbie sings his original song at Islander game

Robbie sings his original song at Islander game

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Calhoun High School junior sings for Sophia's Cure.

Irish Eyes were smiling in RVC

Sun, Apr 03, 2011

Marchers celebrate Irish Heritage in Rockville Center.

Merrick Chamber hosts Kids Fest 2011

Merrick Chamber hosts Kids Fest 2011

Fri, Apr 22, 2011

Photos by Merrick Life Editor, Paul Laursen.

Summer comes to the Nautical Mile

Summer comes to the Nautical Mile

Sat, Jun 04, 2011

Come visit the Nautical Mile in Freeport, any time of year.

Merricks make music

Sat, Jun 25, 2011

North Merrick Library plays host to local musicians.