Week In Review: Ashley Murray Sends Message To Community

Here's a look at the top headlines on the North Fork this week.

Police and Fire

Driver Injured in Greenport Accident: Police said a driver hit a mailbox, then a tree.

Cops: Driver Charged With DWI After Greenport Accident: An accident led to a driving while intoxicated charge for one driver.

Emergency Responders Rush To Burning Home in Aquebogue: A woman lost her home after a blaze in Aquebogue.

: A college dean faces upgraded charges; police said he was driving while impaired by drugs.

Police: Caller Threatens Family Of Local Man Charged In Fatal Crash: An anonymous caller left a threat for the family of a college dean charged in a double fatal crash.

Government

Southold To Host Community Service Forum: Southold Town is offering residents a chance to give back.

Krupski Talks Changes To Regs To Help Control Deer Population: Al Krupski and a representative of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation discussed ways to thin out a growing deer population.

New Programs Proposed for Downs Farm Preserve: New programs are coming to a North Fork preserve.

New Habitat For Humanity House Could Be Coming To Orient: Orient could soon see a new Habitat for Humanity home replace a blighted property.

Town To Move Forward With Federal Disaster Mitigation Program: Southold Town will embrace a federal program that seeks to mitigate future storm damage by taking a proactive approach.

GOP Names Step Up for Vacant Assembly Seat: Potential candidates express interest in a vacant New York State Assembly Seat.

New Candidate Considering New York State Assembly Run Aims To Save North Fork Farms: Riverhead Town Councilman George Gabrielsen said he is considering a run for a New York State Assembly seat -- to advocate for farmers.

Town Talks Long-Term Transportation Solutions: Southold Town discussed the long-term future of public transportation on the North Fork.

Business

Sea Tow Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Three decades of services are celebrated by Sea Tow this year.

Businesses Ready for the 2013 Season: Local businesses gear up for the coming season.

Open For The Season: Dan's Bike Rental Greenport: Dan's Bike rental opened for the season Saturday.

Lia Fallon New Chef at Jedediah Hawkins Inn: Lia Fallon celebrated her first night as the new chef at the Jedediah Hawkins Inn Friday.

Community

Ashley To Community: 'I'm Okay': Days after her return, missing teen Ashley Murray told the community that she is getting the help she needs.

New Pope Francis Elected: North Fork Catholics React: The North Fork reacts to news of a new Pope.

: One Greenport woman was devastated by the theft of her inherited family silver.

WATCH: Greenport High School Students Do the 'Harlem Shake': Greenport students join the Harlem Shake craze.

Family Of Cutchogue Man Who Died in Crash Needs Help To Send Him Home: The family of a man killed in a Sound Avenue accident seeks donations to send him home to his grieving mother -- and his final resting place.

Arts

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat': A Don't Miss Production: The North Fork Community Theatre's latest production is great for the whole family.