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Triathlete Jenn Sommermann survived Stage III ovarian cancer and went on to raise more than $107,000 through her 50 Triathlons in 50 States to Raise $100,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research campaign.To celebrate the successful completion of the campaign, Sommermann and her husband, Don Harris, trekked 600 miles by bicycle across Vietnam and Cambodia in March.

Triathlete beats cancer, then raises $107K for research

The sting seemed innocuous. A bee nipped Jenn Sommermann in the leg as she entered the water at the River Cities Triathlon, contested around the Cypress Black Bayou, near Shreveport, La., in August 2011. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/15/14

Football players should wear black and blue

Do we really want to see the bruisers of the NFL play for pink? As Breast Cancer Awareness month begins . . . more

9/25/14

Lisa Condoluci, an junior at Mepham High School, presented her research during the school’s science symposium on May 29.

Science symposiums showcase talent

Advanced Science Research students from Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools recently gathered to showcase their knowledge, achievements and research projects for peers, faculty, family and … more

6/19/14

Team Andree gave it their all in the tug-of-war event.

Kennedy staffers compete for a cause

The Kennedy High School student government’s newest event featured more than 80 faculty members stuffing marshmallows in their mouths, running around a row of chairs in the gymnasium and more … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/1/14

Kyle Berthoud, 13, made a $50 donation to St. Baldrick’s before he had his head shaved.

Calhoun shaves it off for cancer research

In what has become a yearly spring ritual, hundreds of Calhoun High School students, staff members and local residents recently had their heads shaved en masse in Calhoun’s gym. It was all for … more

By Brian Racow | 3/27/14

Is America really as rich as people think?

Many, if not most, Americans grow up with a long-held narrative: The United States is the richest country in the world . . . more

3/20/14

A Great Horned Owl engages visitors at the sanctuary.

Night time explorations at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center

Challenge your senses during an evening hike through the trails at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. more

3/12/14

'Medical' marijuana — we should look before we leap

Marijuana legalization is all the rage these days, much to my chagrin. I oppose it. Always have. Always will. more

3/6/14

Time to face the new reality of medical marijuana

Twenty states have passed laws allowing patients to access medical marijuana. Right now, New York state is exploring its options . . . more

2/21/14

David Kormos and Kassandra McAdam sang the Disney classic “A Whole New World" at the Mepham High School drama club's recent revue.

Mepham High School stages 'A Night on Broadway' for cancer research

While Mepham High School students said they were pleased to bring Broadway to Bellmore last week, they were even more pleased to raise more than a thousand dollars for a worthy cause. more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/5/14

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