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Weekend Events, Baby Times at the Library and More

Your local forecast, baby times at the Wilmington Memorial Library, our weekend planner and more on Aug. 9.


1. Your Weekend Forecast:

  • According to the National Weather Service, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday with a high of 79 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect a south wind from 6 to 13 mph.
  • There is a 50 percent chance of showers Friday night with a low of 66 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect a calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
  • Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Expect a west wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
  • Saturday night will be clear, with a low around 55. Expect a northwest wind from 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
  • Sunday will be Sunny, with a high near 79.
  • Sunday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 55.
2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Congrats to Tewksbury may your town flourish with extra tax dollars!" reader Ed Giroux  commenting on the article, Penn National Releases First Rendering of Proposed Tewksbury 'Merrimack Valley Casino.'

3. It's Happening Today: Have a child two-years-old or younger? Bring them to Baby Times at the Wilmington Memorial Library at 10 a.m. for a sharing program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books. 

4. Weekend Planner: Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our weekend planner for a full listing of events happening in and around Wilmington this weekend. 

5. ICYMI: We asked readers whether or not they thought non-residents should be able to use Silver Lake. Here's what some of them had to say. 


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