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🌱 North Fork Daily: Local Merit Scholarshop Finalist + Dog Save
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Good morning, North Fork friends! It's that time of year again when we are able to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors. Today, let's take time to congratulate Mattituck High School senior Micky Kalich on a job well done — and wish him well on his bright future.
Until tomorrow. . .
First, today's weather:
A couple of morning showers. High: 62 Low: 43.
Here are the top stories today on the North Fork:
- Mattituck High School Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist: "We are extremely proud of Micky Kalich and his outstanding academic accomplishments." —Superintendent of Schools Shawn Petretti. (North Fork Patch)
- Dogs Rescued From 'Brutal' Mexican Drug Cartel Now On LI, Need Homes: The rescues on the East End have dogs for adoption that were saved from Mexico after threats from a "brutal" drug cartel. (Patch)
- 15 Photos from the Polar Penguin Plunge in Support of Southold's Camryn Koke: "Nearly $19,000 was raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with Polar Penguin Plunge at Founders Landing in Southold Saturday," the Suffolk Times reports. (Suffolk Times; subscription required)
- Southold Bay Oysters Will Teach Your Party Guests How to Shuck: Here's a way to treat your guests to a memorable experience. (Northforker)
Today on the North Fork:
- Tai Chi//Qigong Classes Every Tuesday and Thursday (10:00 AM)
- Town Board Regular Meeting - Town of Southold Meetings (7:00 PM)
- Board Meeting - Work Session - Greenport UFSD (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Early post offices along the North Fork.....and Shelter Island. The long-standing place to meet your friends and neighbors." (Facebook)
- Southold Free Library: "Come by the library and see the amazing art work by Southold High School students!" (Facebook)
- Southold PTA: "Amazing Event Camryn & the Koke Family!" (Facebook)
- North Fork Chamber of Commerce: "The greenhouse is packed! Outside you'll find even more! Go to Trimble's of Corchaug. They've missed you!" (Facebook)
- Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Tweens and Teens take part in this fun Marvel Trivia Challenge online/email contest on Saturday, April 16. All who play will be eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card, regardless of score." (Facebook)
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— Lisa Finn
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