🌱 Riverhead Daily: Memorial Day Parade + Street Painting Festival

Hello, Riverhead! I'm Sean Peek and I'm filling in for your usual curator Diane for the next couple of days. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Nice in the a.m.; lots of sun. High: 87 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Riverhead:

1. Riverhead residents enjoyed Memorial Day festivities on Monday, including the annual Memorial Day parade. Local marching bands, Scouts, firefighters, veterans, and more came out in observance of the holiday that honors fallen service members. (Riverhead News Review)
2. Local police have charged two men with grand larceny for stealing from the Home Depot on Old Country Rd. The incident occurred last Tuesday, around 1:00 p.m. Jermaine Stevens, age 47, of Riverhead, and Mitchell Edens, age 57, of Moriches, were arrested in connection with the incident. (Daily Voice)
3. Artists of all ages joined in at the 26th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival on Sunday. The event, which took place on East Main St., encouraged attendees to participate by creating their own street chalk art. Photos from the event can be seen on Patch. (Riverhead Patch)

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Today in Riverhead:

• Homeowner Landscape Troubleshooting At Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Adopt a pet from a Riverhead-area shelter! Find the purr-fect addition to your family on this week's list of adoptable dogs, cats, and more, available on Patch. (Riverhead Patch)
• NYMRC is offering a Junior Marine Rescuer's Workshop for 6th–8th graders that will focus on lab experiments, river cleanup, and more! The workshop will run from Monday, Jun. 27 to Fri. July 1. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is limited and registration is now open via email at info@nymarinerescue.org or by phone at 631-369-9840 ext. 102. (Instagram)
• A woman who stole from Saks outlet and lied to police is charged with grand larceny by Riverhead police. The woman, who was arrested for shoplifting at Saks Off Fifth at Tanger Outlets, was also charged with False Personation after giving police a false name. (RiverheadLOCAL)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.