Dec. 22: First Day of Winter

1. Today marks the first day of winter, also known as winter solstice. It is the shortest day of the year. Despite the cold weather – or perhaps not so cold according to today’s forecast – the days get progressively longer until the summer solstice in 2012.

2. Have you, or a neighbor, gone all-out this year decorating the house? Snap a photo, or shoot a video, and enter it into our Deck the House Contest. One Grand Prize Winner will receive $100,000 for their school district, and 24 Finalists will each receive $500 to use for December electric bills. For the full details, click here. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors!

3. Glen Cove Weather Report: Expect partly cloudy skies today with a high of 53.

4. The Robert R. Coles History Room will be open today from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the .

5. Looking for a new local job? Check back later for this week’s edition of , where we list employment opportunities in the area.