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1. You won't get much better conditions than Wilmington will see on Thursday. According to Weather.com, temperatures will settle in at 84^° before the day is out. There is a zero percent chance of rain on Thursday and skies will be sunny throughout.

2. Some members of the Boston Bruins will be in town on Thursday. Bruins Development Camp opens at 10:30 a.m. with an on-ice practice that takes place at Ristuccia Arena and is open to the public. Young players will be in town daily until the close of camp on Monday.

3. Don't forget, Fourth of July is almost upon us. Wilmington begins its five days of fun on Friday when the carnival and several other activities get under way. Be sure to check out the schedule of events, and also see what Wilmington Police are doing to keep you safe during the week.

4. We want you to tell us where the best spots are in town for a variety of categories. Our Readers' Choice contest is back, so be sure to visit our article homepage that will connect you to 25 categories where you can make nominations. Then check back later this summer and vote in the poll for your favorite.

5. One milestone down, now on to the next one! We now have 1,403 Facebook fans, passing our most recent goal with five new followers on Wednesday. All you have to do to join our fan base is log on to the Wilmington Patch Facebook page and click "Like." It's an easy and fun way to keep up on everything local. Already a fan? Help spread the word as we continue towards 1,500 on our way to 2,000. Thanks for your support, Wilmington!