🌱 North Fork Daily: Braun Patriarch Remembered + Raccoon Rescued

Hello, North Fork! The North Fork mourns today as we remember a familiar face on the local canvas, James "Jim" Homan, the patriarch who built Braun Seafood Company in Southold, who died Monday after a rich life devoted to public service, including his time as a Southold Town supervisor. We spoke to Jim's son Ken, who shares heartfelt memories of the father he loved so much. Our hearts go out to the Homan family.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 43 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in North Fork:

1. North Fork Mourns Braun's Patriarch, 93: 'He Was A Great Man' (North Fork Patch) James "Jim" Homan died Monday, leaving a long legacy of public service and an iconic North Fork business.
2. Rescuers in Cutchogue free raccoon with head stuck in jar (News 12). You've got to see this video to believe it.
3. Trivia Night at Sannino Vineyard (Northforker): Who doesn't love a good trivia night?
4. East End Food Institute's Indoor Farmers Market (Northforker) One of the most beloved events in the area is back for another season in Riverhead.
5. How Close Are North Fork Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest (North Fork Patch) See where capacity stands today after a winter surge sparked the the omicron variant.
6. RMLI Toy Train Outreach Program and Clinic (Northforker) If you love model trains, here's the chance to see some treasured collections.

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Today in North Fork:

• HS Gr. 9 Course Selection Presentation (Current Gr. 8 Families), 6 pm, HS Auditorium (12:00 AM)
• Garden Makeover on a Budget - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (2:00 PM)
• Gaming for Tweens - Southold Free Library (3:00 PM)
• Tail Waggin Tutor K-6th - Mattituck - Laurel Library (4:00 PM)
• A virtual Tour of the Sunken Forest - Mattituck - Laurel Library (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "For adoption Sugar Gliders ! 2 four year old sisters ! Must go together ! If interested call 305-439-0300 They are not at the shelter." (Facebook)
• Greenport Village: "#GTOTW 🏆📸 | Reason #389 to visit the Village of Greenport… 😉❄️⛄️ . .
• The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "This sweet guy is Dodger he is the sweetest! Loves attention and he deserves all of it. Come visit Dodger at our Southold location. 10-3 daily !" (Facebook)

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— Lisa Finn

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