Week In Review: Man Rescued From Flanders Bay Dies

Here's a look at the top headlines in Riverhead over the past week:

Police & Fire

Cops: Flanders Man Cuffed For Driving Drunk: A Flanders man was found to be intoxicated after a traffic stop, cops said.

Tuesday Dumpster Fire Believed to Be Isolated Incident: The event is not believed to be connected to a rash of earlier Dumpster fires around Riverhead, police said.

Cops: Man Harasses Ex With 125 Phone Calls in 2 Days: The defendant was allegedly in violation of an order of protection, police said.

Man Rescued From Flanders Bay Dies: Despite a young hero's attempts to save him, a man pulled from Flanders Bay lost his life.

Cops: Riverhead Woman Drove Drunk, Slapped With Felony: The woman had a prior DWI conviction, police said. 

Cops: Man Pepper Sprayed After Escaping Out Police Car Window: The man allegedly broke the police vehicle window trying to flee.

Government

Board Takes Step Toward Bringing Charter Fishing Boat To Riverhead: A popular charter fishing boat business could soon be expanding.

Board, Public Divided On Waiving Fees For Athens: Two member of the board had questions about the concept.

Walter Crowned 'King of the Peconic': Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter took the crown, literally, in a cardboard boat race against Southampton Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst.

No More Sandy-Damaged Cars at EPCAL: Town pockets $1.8 million from contracts with car auction company. 

Business

Stay Safe, Borrow a Life Jacket from Sea Tow: Life jackets are now on loan.

East End Hospitals, Aetna Pen New Contract: Aetna policy holders remain in network. 

Businesses, Town Pull Together to 'Rebuild Athens': Local business owners and community members pulled together to support one of their own.

Shinnecock Star Owner: 'I'm Not Leaving Hampton Bays': The popular fishing boat is staying put in Hampton Bays, with a possible second boat headed to Riverhead.  

Community

Hero Recounts Dramatic Flanders Bay Rescue Attempt: A young woman describes her efforts to save a man in distress in Flanders Bay.

Riverhead Hosts First-Ever Paddle Battle: Sports enthusiasts are headed to Riverhead for the event.

Riverhead Foundation Helps Free Entangled Leatherback Sea Turtle: A sea turtle was saved over the long holiday weekend.

PHOTOS: Fourth of July Fireworks Draw Thousands Downtown: The annual event drew crowds to the Peconic waterfront.

Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race Goes Social: People shared the event on social media. 

In Season: Corn on Time for the Fourth of July: Corn was on sale just in time for July 4.

Married Couple Living Together – Finally: Mentally disabled couple Paul Forziano and Hava Samuels, unable to live together with their prior providers, have found a home in Riverhead.