5 Things: Fossil Hunting and More

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast: 

• According to the National Weather Service, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday with a high near 84 expected. Otherwise it will be partly sunny with a west wind 6 to 9 mph.
• Wednesday night there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low of 55 expected. There will be a north wind 7 to 9 mph. 
• Thursday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Expect a north wind from 7 to 9 mph.
• Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. There is a 20 percent chance of rain.
• Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. There is a 30 percent chance of rain with patchy fog before 8 a.m.
• Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. There is a 30 percent chance of rain. 

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Yet another foolish move by the state,not only is this office new but the convient location with easy access on and off the highway makes for a perfect location. How can the state hope to save tax payers money by constantly opening then closing registries," reader Eileen Semonelli commenting on the article, How Do You Feel About the Possibility of the RMV Leaving Wilmington?

3. It's Happening Today: Hang out with fossil hunter Paulette Morin at the Wilmington Memorial Library at 7 p.m. as she introduces children to the wonders of dinosaurs and our prehistoric past. Register here. 

4. It's Happening Tomorrow: We've been teasing this all week, but it's solely out of appreciation for a good craft beer. Stop by the Wilmington Memorial Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 to hear beer enthusiast Ryan McRaeas he explains craft beers, talks about beer history and culture and shares his knowledge of the local brew scene and breweries. There will also be sampling. Register here. 

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, we're taking a look at when the first day of school for Wilmington is this year as well as some other important dates throughout the upcoming school year.