🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: LI Explorium Shark Camp + Police Blotter

Morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new copy of the Port Jefferson Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 85, low: 73.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Japanese treats specialty bakery is now open just 6 miles away from Port Jefferson Main Street. Cake Fairyland had its ribbon-cut ceremony this month and is currently serving desserts at 1320 Stonybrook Road in Stony Brook. (LongIsland.com)
2. A "Jaw-some" week is set at The Long Island Explorium from Aug. 1 until Aug. 5. The museum is hosting a shark week summer camp offering activities that will explore sharks and other marine animals. (Patch)
3. Stay informed about the closed beaches due to bacteria in Suffolk County. Tides Beach in Rocky Point, Bayport Beach, and Tanner Park Beach in Copiague closed earlier this week. (Patch)
4. For those interested in recent police activity in Suffolk County, look at Patch Police Blotter for July 29. (Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Outdoor Summer Farmers Market - Village of Port Jefferson. (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson, NY: "The 11th Annual quick & dirty Boat Build is Aug. 13- 14. Design, build and race your boat!" (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Don’t know what to read next? Kids can go fish upstairs in the Children’s Department! (No fishing pole required). How’s your summer reading going?" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Paint beautiful seashells to decorate your home this summer!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Alumni Family Fun Day at Suffolk County Boy Scouts Camp, Calverton, NY. (August 6)
• Stony Brook Fire Department - 4th Annual Drive-In Movie Night! (August 6)
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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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