On May 2, the Port Washington Board of Education convened its next-to-last meeting prior to the May 16 vote on the 2006-2007 budget for the district and the election of three board members. FULL STORY

Port residents Stan and Nora Johnson, husband-and-wife writing team, captivated the audience at a recent presentation. In a charming and lighthearted style, they talked about the rewards and frustrations they have experienced in writing and having published two books. The event, part of the Friends of the Library Cabin Fever series, was held at the Knickerbocker Yacht Club and included a continental breakfast. FULL STORY

After a spotty up and down season, it came down to one game for the boys varsity lacrosse team - beat Freeport and make the playoffs. And so before a packed crowd at The Pit - the final home game of the year - the Vikings went out to get it together, show up with their A game and nail down a much needed win. FULL STORY

Port Youth Activities ("PYA") has added two new members to its board of directors -- Michael Mongelli and Marianne Simoni. Michael and Marianne were recognized for their outstanding contributions to PYA during the last several years as well as for their character, community-mindedness and sense of fairness. FULL STORY