Renewed call for Plum Island preservation, Laurel Lake closed

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Here are the headlines across the North Fork for Monday, July 27.

THE SUFFOLK TIMES

‘Envision Plum Island’ report spurs renewed call for preservation

Laurel Lake closed to swimming or wading due to algae bloom

White House recognizes Southold Police Department’s birthday visit to Greenport boy

Riverhead Town Justice Allen Smith, a lifelong public servant, dies at 77

A life-changing opportunity aboard the Impossible Dream

Bulkhead dispute leads to more delays for 123 Sterling project in Greenport

Baseball: Teaming up with Riverhead Little League to play ball this summer

RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW

Riverhead Country Fair postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic

Photos: Riverhead students rally for a ‘Yes’ as budget revote approaches

NORTHFORKER

Felicia Explores: A secret new spot for “adult summer camp” dining

Through Your Lens: Some of our favorite #northforker photos of the week

First look: Inside Southold’s new boho-chic clothing boutique

One Minute on the North Fork: Croteaux Vineyards

WEATHER

A heat advisory is in effect for today with temperatures in the low 90s and the heat index reaching nearly 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The low tonight will be around 73.