Port Jeff Dragon Boat Race + Petito Case + Southdown Coffee Opens

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First, today's weather:

Mostly Sunny throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. 7th Annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival will be one of the Attractions in Port Jefferson this weekend . The festival will have an opening Ceremony, food and Asian entertainment . I'ts a free to attend event and will be a very nice way to start the weekend in a very sunny Saturday day !.(Patch)
2. Police released a new video of Gabrielle Petito and boyfriend Brian Laundrie in Utah. On Aug. 12, a witness called police to report a domestic disturbance between Petito and Laundrie when the couple pulled over in Arches National Park in Utah. (News12)
3. Guide: Where to go apple picking on Long Island (News 12 Brooklyn)
4. Village Of Port Jefferson: Road Work Drainage Repair. (Press Release Desk)
5. Southdown Coffee Percolating is a new place in Port Jeff .The story said that Southdown Coffee plans to open in November. This will be their fifth location with others in Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, Huntington and Northport.(LongIsland.com)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Annual Ride & Wine to benefit i-tri! (7:30 AM)
• 7th Annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival (8:30 AM)
• St. Gerard Majella Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge (9:00 AM)
• Historical Happenings Book Discussion (10:00 AM)
• Dragon Boat Race Festival - Port Jefferson Free Library (11:00 AM)
• Repair Café (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Library Lawn Storytime (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Knitting Workshop - Port Jefferson Free Library (2:30 PM)
• GREASE - Theater Three (8:00 PM)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson, NY: Here’s some interesting background on the newest addition to our LIRR Station .(Facebook)
• Cub Scout Pack 41 Port Jefferson, NY:Looking for an activity for your child? Outdoor adventures, environmental education, community outreach and confidence building exercises. Ages K-5.(Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: With HUGE regret we have been forced to CANCEL our last Harborside Concert for tonight. Thank you all for your attendance all SUMMER and see you all next year! (Facebook)
• Pumpkin Picking around Port Jeff : Get ready for sweater weather and fall fun ! Discover the hot spots for pumpkin picking , fall foods and entertainment for all ages .(Patch)

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry", a non-profit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not Parenting, Teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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