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Kent Animal Shelter moves closer towards long-awaited new facilities in Calverton

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Kent Animal Shelter is finally moving forward with plans for the construction of new kennel and quarantine facilities along with improvements to other buildings at its campus in Calverton.

Senior citizen cybercrime prevention training event scheduled for next week

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Senior citizens can learn how to avoid falling victim to cyber crimes during a training next week at the Riverhead and Southold senior centers.

Riverhead hosts Memorial Day parade and ceremonies: photos

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Riverhead held Memorial Day ceremonies at five monuments around town Monday. Veterans groups placed wreaths at each of the monuments, where prayers were offered, the National Anthem was performed by the high school band and Taps was played. Photos.

Riverhead will mark Memorial Day with parade and ceremonies Monday morning

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The Riverhead VFW will host the annual Memorial Day ceremonies and parade Monday beginning at 9 a.m. to remember the nation's fallen military.

Memorial Day weekend in Riverhead: Chalk art, live music and more on Main Street, beaches and Splish Splash water park open...

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There's lots to do around Riverhead this holiday weekend, with the annual street-painting festival on Main Street, and beaches opening for the season.

Riverhead students help with Habitat for Humanity home in Riverside

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Students in Riverhead High School’s Interact Club helped today in the construction of a home in Riverside with Habitat for Humanity.

Go-kart races and drifting exhibitions, hosted by drag racing promoter, approved for EPCAL: Riverhead Town Board wrap-up

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The drag racing promoter at the Calverton Enterprise Park is expanding his events this year to include car shows, go-kart racing and drifting exhibitions. 

Riverhead student publishes his first book, ‘Khuno’s Tears,’ exploring emotions and mental health

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Jahnarr Evans, a 16-year-old junior at Riverhead High School published his first novel, “Khuno’s Tears,” last month.
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CAP launches parent survey to gain input for new prevention and wellness programs

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Riverhead CAP is seeking parent input to develop new prevention and wellness programs. Take an anonymous online survey and enter to win a $50 gift card.

Stotzky skate park named for Wesley Dean Ackley, who changed its future more than a decade ago

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Wesley Dean Ackley, the skateboarder who more than a decade ago changed the future of Riverhead’s skate park through the power of advocacy, was immortalized yesterday when Riverhead Town named the place where he spent much of his free time during his teenage years in his honor.
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