🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Man Charged For Bomb Threat + Golf Outing '22

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Hazy sun. High: 75, low: 62.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Trevon Phidd from Connecticut was charged with two acts of terrorism for threatening the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Ferry with a bomb on Wednesday. According to official reports, the call was made around noon, saying a bomb was going off on the boat, which resulted in the evacuation of the passengers. (Patch)
2. Port Jefferson's annual Golf Outing will have new faces this year. The event is now open to residents, first responders, and business workers. The event starts at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. Tickets are $ per person and include barbecue, cart, gift bag, and more. (Port Jefferson Village)
3. Long Island Dragon Boat Racing Festival is happening on Saturday in Port Jefferson. The race will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring 24 teams in a 250-meter, three-lane course competition. The Great White North is providing dragon boats and equipment, and vendors will be serving Asian specialties. (Port Jefferson Patch)
4. The Port Jefferson School District’s Board of Education congratulated student Lucy Known for her artwork which was used as the cover of the 2022-2023 school calendar. Lucy was awarded certificates of recognition. (Port Jefferson School District)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Parent Toddler Workshop — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Terryville Welcome Back Family Fun Night / Movie Night. (5:30 p.m.)
• Norwood Welcome Back Ice Cream Social (6 p.m.)
• Joe Pianos at Port Jefferson Bowling. (8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Terryville Fire Department - NY: "Our members responded to a motor vehicle accident at Hallock and Columbia. Our firefighters along with our EMS worked to free the driver who was transported to the hospital." (Terryville Fire Department - NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Fire Department: "PJFD Marine 6 operated on the scene of a working boat fire in Setauket Harbor. The vessel was on a mooring, and no one was on board at the fire time. Great work by the Setauket Fire Department boat crew and the PJFD crew." (Port Jefferson Fire Department via Facebook)
• Terryville Fire Department Company 1: "Northside trucking and Southside engine." (Terryville Fire Department Company 1 via Facebook)

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• Hallockville 41st Annual Country Fair & Craft Show. (September 17)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (September 17)
• Walk for WORC Force. (September 18)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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