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Five Things You Need to Know Today, October 8

John Adams pays a visit to the library on a warm Monday in Wilmington.

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

1. After some cool weekend temperatures, things will warm up to start the week. According to Weather.com, temperatures will spike to 74° on Monday, though there is a 50 percent chance of rain. Skies will be mostly cloudy and windy with showers rolling in later in the day. There is a possibility of thunder as well.

2. Just one Wildcat varsity team is in action on Monday. The Wilmington girls volleyball team travels to face Stoneham beginning at 4 p.m. Also playing to start the week is the girls freshman soccer team in Melrose, the boys freshman soccer team at home and the JV volleyball team at Stoneham.

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3. You can meet a former United States President tonight in Wilmington. A Lively and Revolutionary conversation with America's second President. How is this possible? Portrayed by George Baker, the historical figure of John Adams will talk about his life and times in a humorous and inspiring performance at Wilmington Memorial Library beginning at 7 p.m.

4. Do you have a news tip or something you'd like to see on Wilmington Patch? If so all you have to do is e-mail Local Editor Matt Schooley, and in many cases you can also upload your own information to the site with an announcement or event

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