Since the Revolution, Americans have laid down their lives to secure and protect individual freedom and civil liberties. Prominent panelists explored the question of whether our civil liberties are being eroded in these times of terrorism and war in a recent "Conversations on Main Street," a joint project of Landmark on Main Street, the Port Washington Public Library, and the Dolphin Bookshop. Moderated by TV personality Larry Davidson, the panel included legal experts Elkan Abramowitz and Sol Wachtler, as well as Newsday editorial writer Alvin Bessent. FULL STORY

On Thursday, March 20, Supervisor May Newburger and the Town of North Hempstead honored this year's inductees to the Women's Roll of Honor at the Tenth Annual Women's History Breakfast, which is now in its 10th year. Eighteen residents from seven different areas of town were recognized for their outstanding achievement. Out of those eighteen, three are Port residents: Nancy Cowles, Rosemary Konatich and Maxine Andrate. FULL STORY

The frostbite sailors have been out each Sunday for the past three weeks. The first two Sundays were warm and sunny, but last Sunday, March 30 was cold, raw, and rainy. After being spoiled for a few weeks, the wind gods decided it was time to make these sailors prove their mettle. Only five teams raced last Sunday, when the temperature was hovering around 40 degrees, and the wind ranged from 7-14 knots, with higher gusts. Six races were completed, but there was no crew race this week. Top skippers and crew: 1. #514, Ted Toombs/Matt Cornachio, 2. 661, Jonathan Siener/Sarah Lopez, and 3. 531, John Browning/Louise Browning. Results have become available from frostbiting on Sunday, March 23rd. Eight races were completed, plus a crew race. The results: 1. #661, Jonathan Siener/Sarah Lopez, 2. #514, Ted Toombs/Matt Cornachio, and 3. #707, Bob Kirtland/Mark Cornachio. Mark Cornachio won the crew race. FULL STORY

The boys track team started the season off with a sprint, so to speak. With the spring season now in full swing, the team has begun the young season on the right foot. With a big win in their first meet of the year, the squad is ready to continue its excellence in the weeks to come. FULL STORY