🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Police Investigating Home Invasion + Literacy

Up and at 'em, Shirley-Mastic! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know around Shirley-Mastic today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 58, low: 48.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. Suffolk Police continuously searched for two individuals who invaded a home and raped a resident in Mastic Beach. Commissioner Rodney Harrison said the department devotes lots of resources to the investigation. The pair also stole cash and other properties from the house. After the attack, a neighbor helped the victim, who was bleeding in the chest and head, and she was transported to a local hospital. (Patch)
2. MMS Community Library invites the youth in the community to learn how to work with a 3D Print on Monday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the teen area. It's a drop-in program. Registration is required. (MMSCL)
3. Veteran Edward L. Chan was honored for his World War II Service. The Long Island retired teacher joined the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old. "I considered Hitler a threat to democracy, and the most important priority was to defeat him," Chan told Patch. (Patch)
4. Nearby News: Stony Brook University professors Joel Hurowitz and Scott McLennan played essential roles in building spacecraft that successfully landed on Mars. The Long Island duo has been working with NASA since 2003. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Laundromat Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Defensive Driving — MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• LEGO Challenge — MMS Community Library. (3 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk Community College: "Earth Week event planting on the Eastern Campus!" (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Like the Girl Scouts they guide, volunteers lead with their hearts and bring a playful sense of curiosity to everything they do. Whatever their unique skills or interests, volunteers help Girl Scouts unlock their limitless potential." (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Spring has sprung, and these deals are blooming! Come down to our Girl Scout Shoppe at Camp Edey and SAVE 10 percent on all purchases, including apparel, accessories, gifts, and more!" (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Shirley: "Good morning from our Junk Removal Crew! Give us a call today for your free on-site estimate! 631-295-0615 or visit our website for $25 off!" (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead

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