Daily Update: Menorah lighting marks start of Hanukkah, Spike in cold-stunned turtles on local beaches

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Here are the headlines for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.
SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER
Traditional Menorah lighting in the Center
Spike in turtles in distress: ‘Cold-stunned’ turtles on local beaches
The bluebirds of happiness: Mashomack’s 20-year old-project brings birds back
Islanders fall to Killer Bees: Show great improvement against Bridgehampton
Charity cooks: A Christmas cookie from awhile back
RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW
Sister Margaret Smyth, ‘Our version of Mother Teresa,’ dies at 83
Boys Basketball: Lacking intensity, Shoreham-Wading River falls to Bayport-Blue Point, 66-35
THE SUFFOLK TIMES
Southold school district may tap repair reserve to address infrastructure concerns
Boys Basketball: Mattituck downs Southold in 58-26 victory in Division opener
Hanukkah celebrations begin in Greenport with annual Menorah lighting
NORTHFORKER
Baking challah bread with Southold’s Ellen Love
WEATHER
Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high temperature near 39 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The low tonight will be around 27.