Seven Manhasset High School science research students are, once more, in the nation's spotlight. They have been named finalists in the Duracell/National Science Teachers Association Scholarship Young Inventors Competetion. FULL STORY

As reported in last week's Manhasset Press, the only contested village election in the area this year will be held in Plandome Manor. Last week's story incorrectly stated that Daniel Weil was an incumbent trustee. Mr. Weil is not a trustee. He is currently chairman of the planning board. FULL STORY

Manhasset High School JV Coach Vinnie LoBianco completed an undefeated 1998-1999 basketball season. FULL STORY

Brad Van Liew, the only American still competing in the Class II of the Around Alone race, battled vicious weather for the past 48 hours, with raging seas of 30 foot waves and winds topping 70 knots. He filed this report from the Southern Ocean on Feb. 28: "I lived and so did Balance Bar by some miracle! The weather we confronted, that has now eased for a relaxed rounding of the infamous Horn, was the worst I could imagine. The winds were so high that bare poles (with all sails down) was way too much sail area. FULL STORY