Outdoor Science Activities

If you like looking at trees, and bark, and the pattern of veins in leaves; if you are fascinated by clouds or the spots on a ladybug’s back; if you like to split open rocks and see what’s inside, then you are already an outdoor scientist. The best part is you don’t need any special…

Benito Skinner Is All About Drama

Benito Skinner was born and raised in Boise, Idaho, but has long felt destined for Hollywood, by way of a stint in New York City. “There’s space, and I just needed to fit more of my wigs and costumes in my apartment,” he said of his new West Hollywood rental. The 27-year-old writer, actor and…

Cell Service in the Hamptons is Not Good

Bess Rattray, 54, a writer and volunteer emergency medical technician, grew up in East Hampton and now lives near the village’s main business district. Ms. Rattray’s cellphone frequently fails in her own home, forcing her into the front yard. Sometimes, she said, her phone will simply say “unavailable,” which typically occurs when there are “too…