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Also: Whale stranded in creek dies / Veterans saluted / Man drove drunk, high, with child: PD / 'Everything Christmas' / Hateful graffiti

Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight:
"You get all of the cool, crazy things that you see on TV, but it gives a more in-depth perspective of the historical importance."
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Despite an outpouring of caring from the community, the whale did not survive, officials say.
Find out what's happening in Patchoguefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Out of blood and sweat we learned of purpose, sacrifice, tolerance, bravery and discipline."
He was pulled over by officers with a 10-year-old child with him on Thursday afternoon, police said.
The Long Island based chain offers affordable holiday decorations, novelty gifts, and more.
The group of males, whose faces were covered, drew graffiti on cabinets and a whiteboard inside a classroom, police said.
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