Monday, May 6, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at the donut shop.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make your Monday feel a little less Monday-ish and to help make you the smartest person at your breakfast table. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Background checks for ice cream truck drivers? Absolutely! Background checks before buying a firearm? Never! What a shameful interpretation of our constitution." Dan Byer, commenting on the article, "Voters Pass Medical Marijuana Moratorium, Fingerprint Background Checks." 3. It's Happening Today: It's Read to Mackenzie day at the Wilmington Memorial Library! Mackenzie is a great listener who loves to have kids of all ages read to him. Reading out loud to dogs is great way for kids to improve their reading skills. It…
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to start Thursday in the fast lane and to help make you the smartest person this side of the Shawsheen River. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I would Like to congratulate Both Mike Newhouse, and Lou Cimiglia. Lou we also owe you a big thank you for what you have done for the vets in this area. Thank you for a Job well done." Reader Lennie Malvone, commenting on the story, "Incumbents Dominate Ballot on Wilmington Election Day." 3. It's Happening Today: It's time to do some Lego Building today at 3:45 p.m. at the Wilmington Memorial Library. Play & build with friends at the library. This program is for children 5 and older. 4. It's Also Happening Today: The …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday off to a rousing start and to help make you the smartest person in line at the drive-thru. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. Quote of the Day: “Sean will continue to live on and his legacy will continue to live on." Andrew Collier, brother of slain Police Officer Sean Collier. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Let's see. Seven years of unconstitutional bag searches that common sense will tell you won't work to prevent terrorism. Then, after the marathon attack that proves they don't work, the response is to increase these unconstitutional searches. Makes sense to me." Reader Jim Pawluczyk, commenting on the story, "Police Presence Enhanced ‘Across MBTA.' 4. It's Happening …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest student back in class.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make your Monday feel a little bit less like Monday and to help make you the smartest person in the coffee shop. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: At 2:50 p.m. today, there will be a moment of silence across Massachusetts to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing attack. 3. Quote of the Day: "You have those few (cops) who were born to be police officers and Sean was one of those few. Not only that but he was one of the few ... to display its finest qualities. In the 16 months he was with us, he left a legacy that no one will soon forget. He left us with an understanding of what it means to be an ideal police officer." MIT Campus Police Chief John DiFava…
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the lab.
Here are 5 pieces of information to make Thursday get started in the fast lane and to help make you the smartest person who owns a lab, preferably a chocolate lab but we won't be picky. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The Water and Sewer Commission is scheduled to meet today at 5 p.m. in Room 9 at Town Hall. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Very informative article. Since learning more about noise levels and hearing loss / damage, I have become hyper-sensitive to noise levels. I carry earplugs where ever I go." Reader Julie The Jarhead, commenting on the blog post, "How Loud Is a Bomb?" 4. By The Numbers: $10,000. That's the amount of money the FBI is offering as a reward for tips that lead to the arrest of the…
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person whose innocence was scarred just a little bit on Monday.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday off to a strong stat and to help make you the smartest person in your carpool. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Thank you for describing the attributes of true winners and for the hope you express that your children and others will go forward with HOPE & courage after this horrific act of cowardice. My thoughts and prayers are with ALL those wounded, those who had a loved one die, and those who are otherwise affected." Reader Pat Maguire Parrie, commenting on the blog post, "Boston Will Be Back (I Hope)." 3. Quote of the Day: "It was like a war zone." Nurse Kim Giroux of Tewksbury, who was working in Medical Tent A at the finish line when the …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Bits of knowledge designed to help you be the smartest person on the bus.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make Monday feel a little bit less like Monday and to help make you the smartest person in the coffee shop. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "My friends visited last weekend. I told them my taxes were $6,300; my friend in Burlington pays $5,000; Billerica pays $4,000; Salem pays $3,900 and Saugus pays $3,000. They could not believe how high my taxes were. So yes, they are very high here. They asked me why they were so high and I honestly could not answer them; we all agreed Saugus has low taxes due to Route 1, but the Burlington friend was shocked." Reader WebMom, commenting on the story, "Have You Dreamed of a Home With a White Picket Fence?" 3. It's Happening…
Friday, April 12, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to an early start and to help make you the smartest person at the table. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weekend Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "The EU's GDP is US$17,070,011 (2012), making it the largest economy in the world, with the USA in second position with US$15,653,366. The present EU deficit is 4.5% of its GDP, whereas the US's is 6.7% of its GDP! So, who's in a better shape? Ans., none of the above: they are BOTH equally in trouble. But you guys forecasting the demise of the EU should be worrying about home first." Reader Quasimodo, commenting on the story, "Friday the State House Celebrates Greece's Independence." 3. It's Happening Today: The Wilmington High …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your carpool.
Here are 5 pieces of information to get your Thursday off on the right foot and to help make you the smartest person on the team. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I'm no political expert, but I don't think that helped his campaign." Reader Mike M, commenting on the story, "Debate Ends Early for BOS Candidate MacDonald [VIDEO]." 3. It's Happening Today: There is a Direct Sales Job Fair scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at Panera Bread, 228 Main St., Wilmington. Join a number of successful women in the Direct Sales Business in a relaxed and non threatening atmosphere to learn more so you can make an informed decision. Companies to represented there include Mary Kay, Stella & Dot, Usborne Books, Scentsy, Thirty-…
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest person in line at the drive-thru.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you over the hump on this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I have no use for any religion, but I do have special contempt for American Christians who whine about how persecuted they are. I suspect Jesus would as well." reader Bonnie Parker, commenting on the story, "State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Games People Play." 3. Quote of the Day: "I should have known this was coming." Wilmington Selectman candidate Kevin MacDonald, after being ejected from last night's Board of Selectmen's debate for repeatedly failing to follow the debate rules agreed to in advance. 4. It's Happening …
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