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5 Local Twitter Accounts You Should Follow

From government to nonprofits and the arts, use social media to stay on top of what's happening locally.

If you use Twitter and live in Southampton Town, you'll want to follow these local Twitter accounts to stay in the know.

@SouthamptonTown — Follow Town Hall for updates on events and other announcements, but most importantly for emergency info during disasters and severe weather.

@SouthamptonHosp — Follow Southampton Hospital for happenings at the South Fork's only hospital, plus important announcements.

Find out what's happening in Southamptonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

@ucansavedogs — Last Chance Animal Rescue is an East End rescue that finds homes for cats, dogs and other animals who otherwise would be put down at kill shelters. Follow LCAR to see available animals and how you can help even if you can't adopt or foster.

@SHCultural — For upcoming events and to learn ticket availability at Southampton Cultural Center, follow this Twitter account.

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@parrishart — The Parrish Art Museum is in the middle of a move to a new facility in Water Mill. Keep up on the progress and opening week events by following the museum's official Twitter.

And you can follow @sohamptonpatch for frequent updates and breaking news from Southampton Patch. Do you have a Twitter account? Share it below to invite Patch and your neighbors to follow you.

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