🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Mather Hospital Earns ENA Lantern + Events

Hey, neighbors. It's Friday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community information is power!

Now, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 82, low: 66.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson Mather Hospital ER Department is nationally recognized for its good care. The hospital received the Emergency Nurses Association Award last month. (TBR News Media)
2. Three open houses are on the horizon in the Port Jefferson area. If you are searching for homes, look at what is available to plan a visit this weekend. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Show up for a laugh at Port Jefferson Theatre Three with the Long Island Comedy Festival on Saturday, Aug. 20. The show features local comedians that will take up the stage at 8 p.m. (Patch)
4. Nearby News: Preston Pavlo, 83, lost his life in a fatal crash in Coram on Tuesday Night. Pavlo crashed into a tow truck parked on Mooney Road at 7:30 p.m. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. (Port Jefferson Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Shake 'N Make Music - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Egg Challenge - Port Jefferson Free Library. (Noon)
• Teen Golf with Friends - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson EMS: "A big shout out to every EMT and Paramedic that worked hard for the community today and handled 24 calls in 24 hours! Job well done!" (Port Jefferson EMS via Instagram)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Summer is here, and the time is right to enjoy all the Village of PJ has to offer!" (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Make sure to visit our downstairs Meeting Room anytime this August to see beautiful paintings by local artist Don Wilson!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)

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