Police urge people to heed caution following string of overdose deaths, Moore’s Lane to be repaved this week

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Here are the headlines across the North Fork for Monday, August 16.
THE SUFFOLK TIMES
Traffic Alert: Moore’s Lane in Greenport to close periodically this week for repaving
Group comes together to train and hand out Narcan kits in Southold in wake of overdose deaths
Alec Baldwin comes to Orient to talk about faith, COVID and democracy
Mattituck father alleges abuse in lawsuit against group home
RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW
Baseball: Now a pro with Ducks, Bottari keeps MLB dream alive
Cops: Riverhead man arrested in connection to three burglaries
Police: Flanders man threatened person with knife
NORTHFORKER
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WEATHER
Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high temperature of about 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The low tonight will be around 69.