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Morning East Islip! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How East Islip parents helped save a referee's life at JV game

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fast-acting fans at Smithtown High School East soccer game come to aid of stricken ref (newsday.com) — Parents and staff from East Islip and Smithtown sprang into action when a referee collapsed during a girls' JV soccer game between Smithtown East and East Islip High School, using CPR and an AED to revive him. An East Islip parent and former firefighter was among those leading the lifesaving effort, and officials say the referee is now expected to make a full recovery.
   

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Ok East Islip! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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