Daily Update

Grocery store pitched at former Caboose Pub site, officials say population boom here to stay

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Here are the headlines across the North Fork for Friday, Aug. 28.

RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW

Grocery store proposed for former Caboose Pub site

County, tourism officials expect East End boom — brought on by COVID-19 — to continue through fall

Dine on 25 postponed; to be made up next week

THE SUFFOLK TIMES

Town approves bid for 21-acre solar farm at Cutchogue landfill

Wind storm causes nearly 500 Southold Town residents to lose power

NORTHFORKER

Farm stand spotlight: Fink’s Country Farm

North Fork Open Houses: 10 listings to check out for the weekend of August 29

WEATHER

Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 83 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The low tonight will be around 73. Showers are likely in the evening and the rain is expected to stick around Saturday. The forecast calls for 81 and sunny on Sunday.