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🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Seal Release + Robotics Team Win
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Hello, neighbors! Top in the news today, a seal who made headlines after he found his way out of the Peconic and into a traffic circle is set for a release in Hampton Bays today as he heads back into his new life.
Also in the news, the Westhampton Beach High School robotics team continues its extraordinary success, winning a spot in the world championships. These young people make us all proud.
Enjoy the weekend as we get a glimpse of springtime weather. Until tomorrow. . . .
First, today's weather:
Milder; breezy this morning. High: 58 Low: 41.
Here are the top stories in Westhampton-Hampton Bays today:
- Seal that climbed off fish ladder into Riverhead set to be released Friday: A seal who captured hearts for miles is set to head off to his new life on Friday after a Hampton Bays release. (News 12 Connecticut)
- Westhampton Beach Robotics Team Wins Spot In World Championships: This amazing team continues to make the community proud. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
- Scholarship Fund Honors Legacy Of Beloved Local Golf Caddie: A scholarship fund has been created to honor the legacy of a man who died after a February altercation in the Hamptons. (Patch)
- Top 5 East End Family & Kids Events: April 8–13, 2022: Here's what to do to enjoy the weekend with the ones you love. (Dan's Papers)
- Foodstuffs: Easter Eats on the East End: Easter is coming soon; check out this array of culinary offerings. (Sag Harbor Express)
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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:
From my notebook:
- Hampton Bays Public Schools: "Four Hampton Bays High School seniors and one freshman have been recognized by the Parrish Art Museum as part of its 65th annual Student Exhibition, which runs through April 24." (Facebook)
- Hampton Bays Historical Society: "Women's History Month has disappeared for this year. But, we find ourselves celebrating a woman of another sort. It has come to our attention that St. Mary's Episcopal Church just celebrated their 110th Birthday!" (Facebook)
- Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "July 17 | 8 p.m. Buy tickets at whbpac.org or call 631-288-150.0 With grace, charm, and wit, Kelli O'Hara is a superstar of the Broadway stage, television, and film." (Facebook)
- Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center: "ON SALE NOW! 8.14.22 | 8PM Chris Botti @chrisbottimusic For over two decades, instrumentalist Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums." (Facebook)
- Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce: "Birthright of Peconic in Hampton Bays will be collecting diapers and wipes for families in need at the Great Egg Hunt this Saturday." (Facebook)
- Westhampton Free Library: "Check out the latest episode of Westhampton Free Library's Podcast - The Wizards of Pod." (Facebook)
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