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🌱 Patch AM: Squeaky Has Waited Nearly A Year For Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Coming up: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Northport Patch calendar

Hey there, Northport! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Squeaky be Northport's next beloved house cat?
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Squeaky Has Waited Nearly A Year For Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week (patch.com) — Northport animal lovers are being asked to consider giving Squeaky, a playful and affectionate cat with chronic kidney disease, a permanent home after nearly a year in foster care. Rescued in East Northport and now thriving on a special diet, she's featured as Northport Cat Rescue Association's Kitty of the Week, with full details on how locals can apply to adopt her.
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📸 Around Northport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northport
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★ Featured events ★
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
12:01 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Seismatics - Summerfest Concert Series →
Northport Park, 63 Bayview Ave, Northport
7:30 pm - The Seismatics - Summerfest Concert Series →
Northport Park, 63 Bayview Ave, Northport
7:30 pm - F New Family Welcome
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 - F, P Kindergarten Playdate
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 - The Big Summer-Send-Off with The Haymakers at Twisted Cow Distillery →
Twisted Cow Distillery, 13 Hewitt Square, East Northport
8:00 pm - Schools Closed Superintendents Conference Day
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 - SCHOOLS CLOSED SUPERINTENDENTS CONFERENCE DAY
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 - First Day of School for Students 1-12
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 - Barbara A. Davis Book Talk & Signing for "Denim Wars" →
The Next Chapter, 204 New York Ave, Huntington
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 10
📣 Northport Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Arts & Experiences Committee Meeting-August 26th 2026
Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Conklin Barn 2 High Street Huntington, NY 11743
9:30 am - 156/Silence →
Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington
6:00 pm - F New Family Welcome
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 - JGHS Marching Band Mini Camp 4-9 p.m.
Elwood UFSD Greenlawn, NY 11740
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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- NorthShore Glass Works LLC — (631) 241-1820
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone to do some yardwork.
Rake leaves, mow lawn & pull weeds. I would pay $21.00/ hour (Nextdoor Eatons Neck)
- At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Team Member in East Northport. Apply here.
- Target Corporation posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2844) in Huntington Station. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northport here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Northport
- LIPA-Town Settlement Could Cost Taxpayers (huntingtonnow.com)
- 10 New York Warehouse Stores Where Buying Clearance Can Save Hundreds On Home Goods (takingthekids.com)
Huntington
- Best Dentist in Huntington NY for Implants, Cosmetic and Root Canals: Top 7 (2026) (downbeach.com)
Kings Park
- Police Seek Woman In Kings Park CVS Theft (patch.com)
Ok Northport! 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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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