Many people in town still remember the Port Promenade. For a few hours once a year upper Main Street became one great neighborhood block party. The street was closed to traffic and everyone in town came to browse among the specials offered by local merchants, dine al fresco at booths set up by local restaurants, and meet and greet their friends and neighbors. The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce's Octoberfest Antiques & Collectibles Street fair brings back the spirit of this great community event. Octoberfest has been attracting over 12,000 people annually from Port throughout the tri-state area. This year the Octoberfest will take place on Sunday, Oct. 12 (rain date Oct. 19) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is sponsored by State Bank of Long Island. FULL STORY

It's hard not to notice the contributions of an entire team when watching a lavish Broadway show. There are actors, of course, but so many "behind the scenes" talents - set designers, directors, prop handlers, producers and many more - who collaborate to make the production possible. In our schools, too, there are so many who may not be "onstage" but contributed enormously to the entire operation. One outstanding example in the PW School District is Andy Waterson, head custodian at Weber Middle School, who has dedicated 30 years to the school district. FULL STORY

In a year of high school football that has seen horrific acts in neighboring towns such as Mepham, some good-hearted football is all the people of Port Washington could ask for. In the hardest conference on Long Island, Port has its work cut out for it. Every game is a battle, and with a young inexperienced team, Port will have to manage to get hit and to just keep getting up and trying again. Early losses to East Meadow and Uniondale might have been discouraging, but it will take a lot more than that to ruin the spirits of this youthful and energetic football team. FULL STORY

This Just In ... From the Sidelines of the Port Washington Soccer Club. FULL STORY