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Cover Story

Headed for retirement

Headed for retirement

by Erin Donohue

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

The couple behind the famed MaryBill Diner get set to retire.

75 years of The Leader

75 years of The Leader

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

75 years ago The Freeport - Baldwin Leader commenced publishing.

Merrick Life

Campaign forum at Hofstra

by Paul Laursen

Sat, Oct 30, 2010

Howard Dean addresses the audience at Hofstra University.

Civics host candidates forum

by Laraine Milazzo

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

North and South Merrick Civics unite to give candidates a forum to detail their campaigns.

Halloween House and events

Halloween House and events

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Haunts and activities around town.

Wantagh Seaford Citizen

Manor School honors Striffolino

Manor School honors Striffolino

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Striffolino gets honors for his work at the school.

Seaford’s fun Homecoming

Seaford’s fun Homecoming

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Undefeated Seaford takes down North Shore.

Lady Vikings make strides

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Cheerleaders raise awareness about Breast Cancer.

Labor strife at Wantagh school board

by Debbie Kupperberg

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Teachers unite to raise awareness that their contract has expired.

Local Entertainment

South Shore Sounds

by Ilana Mele

Wed, Feb 09, 2011

Find local entertainment.

Advertising and Policies

Advertising Rate Cards

Tue, Jul 19, 2011

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Sales Department Contacts

Tue, Jul 19, 2011

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Media Kit

Media Kit

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

Click here for a flippable/downloadable media kit and for deadline info.

Service Directory and Guide Prices

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Download a price chart for advertising in our guides.

Distribution locations

Wed, Jul 13, 2011

Find out where you can get copies of your community newspaper.

Privacy Policy

Wed, Mar 02, 2011

Lead Stories

Questions for the Candidates: Gordon and Fuschillo

by Doug Finlay

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Q&A with State Senate candidate Gordon vs. incumbent Fuschillo.

Community blood drive

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

North Merrick Fire Department will host a blood drive on election day.

Full Papers Online

Camp Directory 2012

Wed, Feb 29, 2012

See a user-friendly online version of our 2012 camp directory.

Bellmore Life

Gas leak disrupts neighborhood

Gas leak disrupts neighborhood

by Doug Finlay

Wed, Oct 27, 2010

Construction workers hit a natural gas pipe, releasing gas into the neighborhood.

Thank you for a beautiful day

Thank you for a beautiful day

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

The Richardson family thanks the community and everyone who came to celebrate and remember at Alex's Run.

Mill Pond leaves are changin'

Mill Pond leaves are changin'

by Paul Laursen

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Stop by Mill Pond and revel in its changing leaves.

Freeport-Baldwin Leader

My favorite place in Freeport

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

This week, Freeport’s students from Archer Street School and New Visions School shared with us their favorite places to eat in Freeport. Look in future editions for other “hot spots” in town.

A love letter to Freeport and Baldwin

by Paul Laursen

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

An ode to a place once called home.

Beautifying Baldwin

Beautifying Baldwin

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Merrick Road beautification project continues.

Famous Freeporters are featured

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Get to know your famous Freeporters.

L&M Publications Sports

Vikings (6-0) edge Floral Park

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Vikings ready for their final game of the season.

Weekly editorial

Freeport and Baldwin Leaders

by Linda Toscano

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

A salute to those that have kept the press running at the Leader newspaper.

Vote Tuesday

by Linda Toscano

Fri, Oct 29, 2010