🌱 Theatre Three Act Festival Begins Feb. 25 + Do You Recognize Him?

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Port Jefferson Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Theatre Three 24th Annual Festival of One Act Plays starts on Saturday.
• Facelift plan is underway at MacArthur Airport.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 41, Low: 37.

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Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Theatre Three 24th Annual Festival of One Act Plays is set for Feb. 25. The festival will run through March. Just so you know, the events will be held at the Ronald F. Peierls Theatre. You can visit here to access the full schedule and to purchase tickets. (Broadway World)
2. There is always room for improvement at MacArthur Airport, and a, facelift plan is underway. The Town of Islip unveils a $24 million project to enhance terminals plus the new Ground Transportation Center. (News 12 Hudson Valley)
3. Police are offering a reward for whoever has information that leads to identifying a man who stole a bunkbed from the Walmart on Nesconset Highway. Visit the link I've shared to see a photo of the suspect. If you recognize him, please, contact the police at 1-800-220-TIPS. (TBR News Media)
4. Six teens were arrested for property damage on Monday, Feb. 20. The group allegedly participated in a TikTok challenge. A homeowner heard noises in the middle of the night and checked his security cameras which showed the teens kicking his fence down. (TBR News Media)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Event - Port Jefferson Free Library. (All Day)
• Computer Basics - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Teen Draw Battle - Port Jefferson Free Library. (4 p.m.)
• Family Paint Night - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Learn English Class - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• The Basics of Elder Law - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Suffolk police are seeking the public’s help in finding a Coram teen who was reported missing early Tuesday morning. Anyah Reid, 13, was last seen leaving her home on Dumond Place at around 12:30 a.m., police said." (Patch)
• Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center is putting on a job fair on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. This function will be hosted at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, in Holbrook. All are welcome to participate. For details, please call 631-585-5844. (TBR News Media)
• Did you know today is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day? How about celebrating by spoiling your pup with their favorite treat? (Time And Date)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "We are proud to announce The Port Jefferson Documentary Series won this year's Bethpage Best of LI for Best Film Festival. Print and SAVE this schedule of the upcoming events presented by @pjartscouncil "Be In The Know." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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