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🌱 North Fork Daily: New Suffolk Fire + Remembering Frank McBride

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Good morning, North Fork! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

In the news today, a new Suffolk home was badly damaged by fire.

And in Cutchogue, fellow firefighters, family and friends come together to keep the memory of Frank McBride alive. Frank died tragically six years ago but the love and memories shine strong.

Until tomorrow. . . .

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories on the North Fork today:

  1. North Fork Home Sustains 'Heavy Damage' In Fire: Officials: A New Suffolk home was badly damaged in a fire Tuesday night, officials said. According to Southold Town Police, the fire broke out at 7:24 p.m. at a home on Old Harbor Road; black smoke was reported in the area. (North Fork Patch)
  2. Community Comes Together To Remember North Fork Firefighter, Friend: Those who loved Frank McBride come together to celebrate his memory by caring for a stretch of roadway named in his honor. (North Fork Patch)
  3. Architect to develop 30 energy-efficient homes on the North Fork: Construction is set to begin in the coming weeks, the Real Deal reports. (The Real Deal)
  4. Honor Flights, Bringing Vets To D.C., Set To Resume After Pandemic: After a two-year pandemic pause, flights are set to take off carrying veterans on free trips to Washington, D.C. and honoring their years of dedicated service. (Patch)



Today on the North Fork:

  • Screen Free Week - Mattituck - Laurel Library (10:00 AM)
  • MEAT'S MEAT BBQ SHOP ~ Grand Opening (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Meet Combo. Combo is a nine month old Yorkie-poo. He gets along well with cats and other dogs. He's spunky and is always ready to play! Come and meet Combo at our Southold location from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m." (Facebook)
  • northforker: "There's something so therapeutic about walking around a farm in the spring rain. A quick visit to @herrickslanefarm was a nice reminder that the rain helps things grow." (Instagram)
  • Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Loved making these marbled ring dish with teens! There may be some happy moms to receive these sweet gifts." (Facebook)
  • North Fork Little League, Inc.: "⚾️Thank you, Southold Bay Oysters, for sponsoring a T-ball team this year!" (Facebook)
  • Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Whimsical Wednesday Storytime! Buzzing Bees!" (Facebook)
  • Southold Historical Museum: "Join the fun! Our Virtual Silent Auction is open now through Sun., May 8 at 7 p.m. Choose from many valuable items, including local artwork, fine jewelry, restaurant and shop gift certificates, unique collectibles and more.." (Facebook)
  • Southold PTA: "Congrats to Dominick & the Becker Family!" (Facebook)
  • Mattituck-Laurel Library: "Stop in for an item or give us a call and we can place it in the lobby for you!" (Facebook)
  • Southold Free Library: "Join Kristen Duer and friends to make an adorable gnome with colorful clay! Register today!" (Facebook)
  • Mattituck-Laurel Library: "Grogu is back with the most important thing in the galaxy. A library card!" (Facebook)
  • Joel Ehrlich, Neighbor: "Looking for a driver to occasionally take me to NYC/Midtown West from Mattituck." (Patch)





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