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First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 82, low: 64.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Women's Fly-fishing Expo is set for Sept. 17 at Connetquot State Park. DEC has fishing classes for all ages throughout the year. Check Free Fishing Clinic webpage to find out about nearby events. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Cook up at the Smithtown Historical Society with Chef Stephen Gallagher, who owns the Trattoria in St. James. The class will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. (Newsday)
3. Stop & Shop located at 291 West Main Street in Smithtown is hiring. The store is currently training for all positions. If you are interested, please, apply at Stop&Shop.com/careers and select Smithtown Stop & Shop. (Patch)
4. Nearby News: West Babylon resident, Treyvius Tunstall, was arrested after attacking DICK'S Sporting Goods employees with a machete. The incident occurred at the store on Sunrise Highway in Patchogue on Friday at 3:15 p.m. One person suffered severe lacerations and was transported to Stony Brook Hospital. (Patchogue)

Today in Smithtown:

• Hoyt Farm Concert Series - That 70s Band. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Animals have an adorable way of communicating their feelings and emotions. These two young screech owls are meeting for the first time- both were transferred here to see if they could catch live food." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Straus Historical Society: "Today is International Lefthanders Day. We are lucky to have thousands of handwritten letters between various family members of all ages." (Straus Historical Society via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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