Editor's Note: This year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Port Washington Fire Department. This article and attendant photos draw upon the extensive history of the department as recorded on the department's website pwfdhistory.com/ primarily as a result of the efforts of former Chief of Department Peter J. Zwerlein. FULL STORY

One would have thought that the America's Cup had moved from Valencia to the Mill Pond for just one Sunday morning in early June. There were "high tech" boats, crowds of people, spectator boats (well, kayaks, really). And tons and tons of enthusiasm, expressed vocally by participants. FULL STORY

Port Washington PAL is sponsoring a recreational summer basketball league for high schoolers. Games are Wednesday nights beginning on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. League is open to all boys and girls entering grades 10 through 12. All abilities are welcome. There will be a small fee. FULL STORY