10 Most- Read North Fork Stories Of 2018

NORTH FORK, NY — As 2018 draws to a close, we look back on the stories that shaped our collective lives as a community this year. Together, we shared tragedy and triumph, heartbreak and hope. But no matter what news we were dealt, both good and bad, the one constant was the strength, resiliency and courage the North Fork community has always shown, in bonding together and reaching out to carry one another through the darkest of storms, to rejoice together in the miracles of life.

Take a look at the Top 10 most read stories of 2018 on North Fork Patch.

1) Heartbroken Mom On Baby Girl's Death: 'She Just Did Not Wake Up'

A North Fork couple was faced with the devastating news no parents should ever have to bear when they learned that their beautiful 14-month old baby girl, Claire Anne, had died suddenly.

2) Cruise Ship Sailed Through 'Nightmare' Storm, Local Woman Says

What began as a celebratory New Year's cruise ended in terror for a family from Greenport, New York after their ship sailed through the worst of a brutal storm.

3) Farmer Dies In Tragic Equipment Accident

Hearts were broken as the community mourned Lyle Wells: "He was such a force in agriculture."

4) World's Largest Norwegian Viking Ship Heading To Greenport

It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to tour Draken, a Norwegian Viking ship, that docked in Greenport.

5) High Winds Topple Church Steeple In Greenport

"Above all, I thank God that no one was hurt. Stuff can be fixed or replaced."

6) Woman Airlifted After 56-Foot Yacht Runs Aground On Plum Island

The yacht hit a rock before running aground, police said.

7) Police ID Father Who Drowned Trying To Save Child

The July 4th holiday turned tragic for a father who drowned trying to save his child, in distress in the water, on Long Island.

8) Retired Priest, 87, Dies After Shelter Island Home Invasion

Almost a month after he was "restrained" and left in critical condition following a burglary in his Shelter Island Home, an 87-year-old retired priest died of his injuries, Suffolk County Police said.

9) Skeletal Remains Buried 7-Feet Deep Thought To Be Missing Mom

After 51 years, a grim discovery shocked the community as the skeletal remains of a missing woman were found buried 7-feet deep in the basement of a Southold home, police said.

10) Lost Dog Sings In Truck After Being Reunited With Owner

Watch the video that touched countless hearts after a lost dog was reunited with his best friend.

Photo courtesy Lincoln family.