🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Portside Bar Reopens In Downtown + Play Clay

Good morning, Port Jefferson! I'm here on time with your Monday edition of the Port Jefferson Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know.

First, today's weather:

Humid. High: 82, low: 64.

Here are the top 4 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. After the storm comes the sun... Closed for 16 months due to flood damage, Portside Bar and Grill reopens. The eatery is located at 242 Traders Cove in Port Jefferson Village and has been serving the community since 2010. (Greater Port Jefferson)
2. The Whiskey Barrel celebrated a year of its opening last month with a ribbon-cut ceremony hosted by the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. The spot offers a full menu of drinks and other hot dishes at 8 Main Street in Port Jefferson Village. (TBR News Media)
3. Port Jefferson Ferry is set to make passengers hit the dance floor on Tuesday, June 14. Sounds on the Sound starts at 7 p.m. with a tribute to Billy Joel, wine, and appetizers. (Port Jefferson CofC)
4. Kiddos aged 2 1/2-5 are invited to build imagination on Tuesday, June 14 at 11 a.m. while participating in the Clay Play at the Port Jefferson Free Library. Don't forget to dress for a mess! (PJF Library)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Cardio Sculpt - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Baby Start - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• A Time for Kids: Summer Sailboat - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Long Island Quilters - Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Intro to Excel - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Graphic Novel Club: Aquicorn Cove - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Terryville Fire Department Company 1: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Members and families of the Hauppauge Fire Department tonight. "We'll take it from here, Chief." (Terryville Fire Department Company 1 via Facebook)
• Three Village Historical Society is bringing a unique event in honor of celebrating Flag Day. For the first time, an annual US Flag Retirement Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 5 p.m. at 93 North Country Road, Setauket. (TBR News Media)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "Rude treatment. - I think restaurant managers need to train their staff better. My daughter, who grew up in DC and is visiting from Virginia, had a lovely time Thursday evening at the Port Jefferson Brewing Company." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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