🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Illegal Osprey Hunt Charges + New Coffee Shop

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Port Jefferson and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Because community news matters! Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sun. High: 78, low: 66.

Here are the 4 top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. A Port Jefferson resident is facing criminal charges for shooting ospreys in the area. The suspect was caught after a neighbor called the ECO Small reported that a bird fell off a tree after hearing gunshots. Ospreys are protected by State and Federal Law in New York State. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Southdown Coffee is now brewing on Port Jefferson Main Street. The new coffee shop is located in the Brookport Port Jefferson apartment complex at 440 Main St. The village location features a large kitchen where chef Kelsie Reynolds leads a baking program. (Greater Long Island)
3. The Cedar Hill Cemetery photograph exhibit will be displayed in the Port Jefferson Village Center Gallery from Sept. 5 -11 from 1 to 3 p.m. The photographic exhibition features the history of the resting place as a "hidden sanctuary of our past." (Port Jefferson Village Center)
4. Port Jeff Royals won against its rival, the Mount Sinai Mustangs, Tuesday, Aug. 30. Royal's athlete, Erin Henry, made the victorious moves winning in both sets. The teams will participate in the league play starting on Sept. 1. (TBR News Media)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Caldecott Club Story Time — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• "The Edwards Twins" — Theatre Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson EMS: "It was great helping teach CPR today with all the instructional staff! Best of luck to all the students on day one!" (Port Jefferson EMS via Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Sponsor us!⁠⁠ Help us provide high-quality arts experiences for Northern Brookhaven and beyond.⁠⁠" (Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council via Facebook)

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• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (September 17)
• Walk for WORC Force. (September 18)
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• Custom Tile Installation (Details)
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All right, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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