Residents support opting out of marijuana sales, Winter festival being planned for February

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Here are the headlines across the North Fork for Thursday, Dec. 16:
THE SUFFOLK TIMES
Southolders voice support for retail marijuana opt-out; town will vote Dec. 28
Plans underway for first-ever winter festival in February
RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW
Police investigating crash at intersection of Horton, Reeves
Early morning fire at storage unit results in arson arrest
Long Island Science Center awarded $1.1M in funds it will use for new planetarium
Riverhead Town takes Aquebogue homeowner to court over building permit violations
NORTHFORKER
Little Ram Oyster Co. to showcase its new space in Southold Saturday
WEATHER
Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high temperature near 58 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There’s a chance for showers after 10 p.m. and the low tonight will be around 48.