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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 17

Today is going to be a scorcher.

Here are five things you need to know today: 1. It’s going to be a hot one!: The area will be hit with near record highs today as temperatures are expected to reach 97 degrees in Wilmington. The good news is that it should begin to cool down slightly on Wednesday before dropping into the 80s by the end of the week. 2. Elizabeth Warren recap: If you missed the Patch live chat with senatorial candidate Elizabeth Warren, check out the highlights. Warren answered questions from Patch readers about healthcare reform, jobs, education and her background. 3. Does this guy look familiar?: Do you recognize this Wilmington High Class of 1995 member? Make sure you check out Flashback Friday each week to see if you can guess correctly. 4. Upload your …

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 22

The field hockey team returns to action once again on Thursday.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Though warmer temperatures will continue on Thursday, some rain is expected in the area as well. According to Weather.com, temperatures should reach about 75° before the day is up. Showers will roll through early with thundershowers possible later. There's a 60 percent chance of precipitation overall. 2. On Wednesday the Lady Wildcat field hockey team fell to juggernaut Watertown by a 6-2 margin, but they won't have much time to mull it over. On Thursday WHS hosts Melrose beginning at 6 p.m. 3. With a pair of other…

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 21

Fall temperatures leave for the time being.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. After a string of cooler weather, things are heating up a bit on Wednesday. According to Weather.com, temperatures will reach 76° before day's end. There's only a 20 percent chance of precipitation as sunshine and cloudy skies trade off throughout the day. 2. The Wilmington High School field hockey team is off to a strong start, and they face a stern test Wednesday if they want to continue that path. The Wildcats welcome Watertown to town at 3:45 p.m. hoping to improve on their 4-1 start to the campaign. Watertown …

Thursday, August 25, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, August 25

In case you missed it, Strummer is home.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Temperatures will be a little warmer on Thursday, but the cooler air rolling in during the evening may cause thunderstorms later in the day. According to Weather.com, temperatures will reach 84° during the day to go along with partly cloudy skies. The weather will dip to 68° at night, and as a result some strong thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon as the temperatures fall. 2. In case you missed it, Strummer, the dog missing from his Allgrove Lane home for nearly a month, returned home safely late Tuesday. …

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, August 24

More sun in the forecast for Wednesday.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Comfortable temperatures will continue in Wilmington on Wednesday. According to Weather.com, temperatures will reach 82° before the day is out and there is a zero percent chance of precipitation. Skies will be mostly sunny throughout. 2. In case you missed it, the earthquake that shook Virginia and registered at 5.8 was felt all the way up the east coast, including Wilmington. Several followers on the Wilmington Patch Facebook page said they felt rumbles in town on Tuesday afternoon. 3. Looking to put some more …

Monday, August 22, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, August 22

The week starts with a 50 percent chance of rain.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. The week will kick off with the possibility of raindrops on Monday. According to Weather.com, there is a 50 percent chance of showers in the morning, while sun is likely in the afternoon. Temperatures will likely reach 79° on the day. 2. In case you missed it, the Wilmington Police Department faced a variety of calls in recent days, some of which were highlighted in the most recent police log on Sunday. Among the calls was a robbery at CVS and car break ins on Avalon Ave. 3. The Wilmington High School fall sports …

Friday, August 19, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, August 19

Have a great Friday, Wilmington!

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Friday's here, and the weather will be a toss up to close out the week. According to Weather.com, temperatures will reach 83° during the day with a mixture of sun and clouds. There's also a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. 2. Today's a busy day at Wilmington Memorial Library with a pair of events geared towards different audiences. First up is the Deep in the Jungle story hour and craft for three- to five-year-olds that begins at 10 a.m. 3. Later Friday night, older library patrons are invited for a night out …

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, August 18

Another sunny day is in store as the weekend approaches.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Another sunny day is on the docket in Wilmington on Thursday. According to Weather.com, there is only a 20 percent chance of rain during the day. Temperatures will reach 86° with partly sunny skies throughout. 2. A potentially new high school is the topic for discussion again on Thursday night. The Wilmington High School Building Committee is slated to meet for a regular meeting in the high school auditorioum beginning at 6:30 p.m. 3. Wilmington Memorial Library welcomes back its Lego building activity on Thursday…

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, August 17

After a few questionable days of weather, sunshine returns to Wilmington.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. After a few days absence, sunshine returns to Wilmington on Wednesday. According to Weather.com, temperatures will reach 84° with a gentle breeze and a zero percent chance of precipitation during the day. 2. The Conservation Commission meets for its monthly session on Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m. in Town Hall, Room 9. 3. Children age three and older can take a fun summer trip without even leaving Wilmington on Wednesday. Wilmington Memorial Library hosts Sparky's Puppets, which presents Traveling the Reading Road …

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, August 16

All-you-can read teen buffet is Tuesday at the library.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. The rain that graced Wilmington with its presence on Monday will likely be back to a lesser extent on Tuesday. According to Weather.com, temperatures will reach 74° while skies will be overcast with a 40 percent chance of showers at times. 2. In case you missed it, Massachusetts State Police responded to I-93 South near Exit 41 after a box truck rolled over on the median in a crash that also involved a van. One person was confirmed dead in the incident, which forced the closure of I-93 South for for than an hour. 3…

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