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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Merrick Life
July 4 gathering
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Everyone is invited to come to the Merrick Gazebo (at the LIRR station) to participate in the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence.
T-Mobile speaks to NM Civics
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Community forum discusses the possible installation of a cell tower on the roof of the North Merrick Library.
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Tue, Jul 19, 2011
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Tue, Jul 20, 2010
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Wed, Jul 13, 2011
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Bellmore Life
Smith Pond dredge plan now in place
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Smith Pond dredge plan now in place; Bellmore Avenue prepares for repaving.
Film Festival features celebs, parties ’n’ panels
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Bellmore readies for the annual Long Island International Film Expo.
Bellmore Chamber awards
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Bellmore Chamber of Commerce awards their annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
Freeport-Baldwin Leader
Village board considers armory purchase
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
An effort to acquire the Freeport Armory by the Village, the settlement of a suit against Nassau Civil Service over administration of the police chief test, and the recurring theme of respect at board meetings were among the topics briefly discussed at the public comment segment of the village board’s June 21 meeting.
Wantagh Seaford Citizen
Wantagh’s July 4 celebration set for Saturday
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Annual parade this year is a day earlier, come down and celebrate America's birthday on Saturday, July 3.