"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. A strong of mild conditions will continue on Wednesday. According to Weather.com, temperatures rise to about 44^° on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies. There is just a 20 percent chance of precipitation on the day.

2. Wednesday is an extremely busy day for Wilmington sports teams. The girs and boys track teams travel to face Stoneham, beginning at 4 p.m. The wrestling team, meanwhile, is on the road taking on Arlington High School in a 6 p.m. meet while the girls hockey team caps the road action with an 8 p.m. tilt in Reading.

3. If you run a local business, let us know your holiday hours. Will your business be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day? Let us know in the comments section of our article.

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