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Preseason Beach Badges for Sale at Discounted Rate
Starting May 25 — the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend — beach tags will be required for everyone 12 and up until September 2.
Shanna Kelly
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Shop Local This Weekend With 2 Island Events
The island is kicking off the spring season with an event in each town aimed at supporting local businesses. The Princeton will be...
Shanna Kelly
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Local Restaurants Host Super Bowl Watch Parties
These local restaurants are ready for your Super Bowl viewing, complete with food and drink specials and live music before game time.
Shanna Kelly
Feb 11, 20242 min read


Local Businesses, Restaurants Offer Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Here are ways to enjoy the holiday, whether you’re celebrating on the day itself or the weekend before or after.
Shanna Kelly
Feb 8, 20244 min read

10 Gift Ideas to Shop Local for Valentine's Day
Here are some great ideas, some of which can be purchased even if you can’t make it to the island in time.
Shanna Kelly
Feb 5, 20245 min read


Day On the Island: Valentine's Weekend Edition
Looking for something to do for Valentine's weekend? What could be more romantic than Seven Mile Island?
Shanna Kelly
Feb 4, 20245 min read


Avalon Recreation Starts New Tennis Courts Construction
The work is expected to complete by spring, in time for the 2024 summer season.
Shanna Kelly
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Two Oscar-nominated films, more hit Harbor Square Theatre this February
Check out these five movies showing at Harbor Square Theatre in downtown Stone Harbor starting Feb. 1.
Shanna Kelly
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Seven Mile Satellite Begins 2024 Relaunch, Rebrand
Whether you’ve been with us for a few years or are new here, we’re excited to have you along for the ride as we complete a 2024 relaunch.
Shanna Kelly
Jan 31, 20242 min read

Editor Receives Award
Editor Shanna Kelly has been chosen as the Columbia University Silurian Press Club Foundation 2021 scholarship recipient.
Shanna Kelly
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Picnic With A View
Seven Mile Sunset creates instagrammable beach setups
Shanna Kelly
Aug 3, 20215 min read


Jitney Returns Today
Ride service starts again on island.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 9, 20211 min read


Island Damaged Over Holiday
Destroyed fences and more from Fourth of July weekend.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Bay Park Marina Adds Lifeguard
Avalon marina adds lifeguard stand.
Shanna Kelly
Jun 8, 20211 min read


SMS Update
Editor graduates from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Shanna Kelly
Jun 8, 20211 min read


Easter Brunch, Dinner Options
Restaurants with Easter menus
Shanna Kelly
Mar 31, 20211 min read


Details of ICONA Windrift Deal
ICONA Windrift Deal Explained
Shanna Kelly
Mar 30, 20213 min read


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Shanna Kelly
Mar 30, 20211 min read


ICONA Buys Windrift
Shanna Kelly | Seven Mile Satellite News Brief After weeks of rumors floating around the island, this morning, the ICONA...
Shanna Kelly
Mar 26, 20211 min read


Island set for annual Thanksgiving weekend holiday events
Stone Harbor and Avalon holiday events will happen but with some changes
Shanna Kelly
Nov 16, 20201 min read


County, state COVID-19 case, death total
COVID-19 statistics
Shanna Kelly
Oct 13, 20201 min read

A message to our readers regarding the off-season
A message to our readers: If you are new to our site, then you may be unfamiliar with how we run throughout the year. We operate daily in...
Shanna Kelly
Oct 13, 20201 min read


Streets flood from Hurricane Delta
Shanna Kelly | Seven Mile Satellite Photos | Brian Kelly The gallery below shows the island flooding from yesterday, a result from the...
Shanna Kelly
Oct 13, 20201 min read

August 18 Week in Review
The week's biggest COVID-19, national and international headlines.
Shanna Kelly
Aug 18, 20205 min read


August 10 Week in Review
This week's biggest COVID-19, national and international headlines.
Shanna Kelly
Aug 10, 20204 min read


Tropical Storm Isaias island damage
Storm damage gallery and information.
Shanna Kelly
Aug 4, 20201 min read


URGENT: Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical storm and tornado warning.
Shanna Kelly
Aug 4, 20201 min read


Editor's Picks: 96th pretzels, beer
Editor's Picks
Shanna Kelly
Aug 2, 20202 min read


Sea turtle dragged onto 71st
Sea turtle on shore
Shanna Kelly
Aug 2, 20201 min read


Windrift temporarily closed
Restaurant closed because of COVID-19 positive test.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 30, 20201 min read


Introducing Editor's Picks
Editor's favorite island food and drink.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 29, 20201 min read


July 27 Week in Review
The biggest COVID-19, international and national headlines of the week.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 27, 20205 min read


Activities for rainy beach days in pandemic
10 things to do indoors
Shanna Kelly
Jul 24, 20204 min read

July 20 Week in Review
This week's biggest COVID-19, international and national headlines.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 20, 20205 min read


Beach read recommendations
The perfect reads for on the beach.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 17, 20203 min read


July 13 Week in Review
The week's biggest COVID-19, national and international headlines.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 13, 20206 min read


Island coronavirus update
Continually updated news brief on the island and the pandemic
Shanna Kelly
Jul 12, 20203 min read


Opinion | Pandemic is political
The pandemic has become a partisan fight.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 12, 20204 min read


July 6 Week in Review
The biggest headlines from the past week.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 6, 20205 min read

Seashore Sentiments | Bright side of summer
Even amid a pandemic, summer still tastes sweet.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 3, 20203 min read


Fourth of July update
Celebration cancellations.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 2, 20201 min read


Opinion | Seven Mile Island needs to slow opening
The island is opening too fast.
Shanna Kelly
Jul 2, 20204 min read


June 29 Week in Review
Weekly newsletter with the biggest national and global stories of the week.
Shanna Kelly
Jun 29, 20206 min read


Outdoor dining gallery, indoor dining opening this week
Outdoor dining photo gallery
Shanna Kelly
Jun 28, 20201 min read


Opinion | Jersey shore should continue to reopen but safely
Restaurants and other businesses should continue to open.
Shanna Kelly
Jun 28, 20204 min read


Rainbow after the storm
Rainbow beach photo gallery
Shanna Kelly
Jun 27, 20201 min read


Sunrise, sunset June 2020 gallery
Sunrise, sunset photos
Shanna Kelly
Jun 26, 20201 min read


Quarantine req. if enter NJ from a state with high corona cases
New travel advisory
Shanna Kelly
Jun 24, 20201 min read


5 closest testing centers to the island
Testing centers near the island
Shanna Kelly
Jun 24, 20201 min read


Playgrounds, amusement and water parks to open July 2
Governor announces that as of July 2, outdoor playgrounds, water parks and amusement parks may reopen.
Shanna Kelly
Jun 24, 20201 min read

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