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Happy Wednesday, people of Patchogue! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 47, low: 40.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

  1. A retired teacher from Bellport High School pleaded guilty after he threatened violence against a pride-themed Alive After Five festival in Patchogue and other LGBTQ-friendly groups. Robert Fehring, 74, pleaded guilty in federal court in Central Islip on Feb. 23 for sending threatening letters between June 2013 and September 2021. (Greater Patchogue)
  2. Patchogue-Medford Library will host an Open Mic Night! Come to perform a song of your choice or listen to the performances via Zoom on Thursday, March 3 from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Click here to access the Zoom meeting address. (PMPL)
  3. Brookhaven Town is completing plans to build a Blue Point park with walking trails at the site of a laundry business that closed more than two decades ago. The plan was approved on Feb. 17 by the Town Board and during the meeting, an agreement was signed in which Suffolk County will pay $1.4 million to fund construction. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
  4. Nearby News: DME Construction Associates Inc., in Setauket, is facing more than $1 million in penalties after an investigation of a worker's death. According to reports, the roofing contractor company was investigated last year, and the company failed to provide safeguards against falls. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
  5. Looking for a job? Click on the link to check the latest job openings in and around the Patchogue area. (Patchogue Patch)

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Today in Patchogue:

  • ORE — Fathers' Club Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (6:30 p.m.)
  • RIV — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (7 p.m.)
  • SAX — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Patchogue-Medford School District: "Dr. Piciullo applying positive message stair decals at South Ocean Middle School during February break week. We hope everyone had a nice week off and are excited to welcome you back!" (Facebook)
  • Patchogue-Medford Library: "Who doesn’t need a good laugh these days?! It was a packed house this weekend for our 'Laughs at the Library' comedy show featuring Erin Haft, Richie Walker, and more." (Instagram)
  • Greater Patchogue: "You won't believe how many home runs Brad has already hit this season. Patchogue-Medford School District UAlbany Baseball." (Facebook)
  • Patchogue Arts Council: "Did you get BINGO yet? No worries, Patchogue Bingo has been extended through March 31. If you haven't already received your bingo card, then you have another chance to do so, and win some awesome prizes!" (Facebook)
  • Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to one of our newest chamber members — check out his grand opening via this link." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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