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Monday, July 18, 2011

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Monday, July 18

Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest person putting aloe on your sunburn this morning.

Here are 5 bits of information to help make you the smartest person day dreaming in your cubicle being back at the beach. 1. Today's Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today we will have showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 8am. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. West wind between 7 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind between 3 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 2. By The Numbers: 94 -- …

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday, July 6

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person avoiding Shawsheen Street today.

Here are 5 pieces of information to help make you the smartest person daydreaming about your pool all day at work. 1. Today's Weather Forecast: In a word -- HOT! According to the NWS, today will be sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west between 7 and 10 mph.  Tonight, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 2. By The Numbers: 874 -- Tewksbury Police responded to 874 motor vehicle accidents in 2010. The most recent statistics indicate the intersection of Shawsheen and Main remains the most dangerous in town. But Salem/…

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday, July 5

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person heading back to work this morning after glorious four-day ... ummm, three-day ... weekend.

Here are 5 pieces of information to help make you the smartest person in the coffee shop. 1. Your Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph. Tonight, there will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20% 2. By the Numbers: 62 and 69. Joey Chestnut won his 5th consecutive Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest yesterday by eating 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. However, at the same moment, former champion Takeru Kobayashi (who was not competing because of a contract dispute with promoters) set a new world record by …

Thursday, June 30, 2011

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday, June 30

Bits of knowledge that can help you become the smartest person ordering a double-espresso-half-mocha-triple latte with half skim milk and half half-and-half, three Splenda and two Sweet-n-Low.

Here are five pieces of information to help you be the smartest person calling in sick today to get a head start on your weekend. 1. Traffic Advisory: A section of River Road will be shut down between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., while road reconstruction continues. It would be good to seek an alternative route. 2. Your Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind between 6 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind between 3 and 6 mph. 3. By The Numbers: 9,887 -- According to a recent report by CNBC, there were 9,887 marijuana-related arrests in Massachusetts in 2010. 4. Quote of the Day: “I am honored that I am able to make …

Toby Sedgwick

10:39 am on Thursday, June 30, 2011

Update for the Tewksbury Open Tennis Tournament: Girls' juniors, women's singles and women's doubles will be played Friday beginning at 6pm. Men's singles matches will be played Saturday, beginning at 9am. There are no matches scheduled for Thursday evening.   more ›

Friday, June 24, 2011

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Friday, June 24

Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest person at your breakfast table.

Here are five pieces of information to help you be the smartest person in your carpool. 1. Today's Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be mostly cloudy. Showers likely... mainly in the afternoon. Areas of fog. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Showers are likely tonight ... mainly in the evening. Areas of fog. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. 2. By the Numbers: 183. That's the number of Tewksbury senior citizens served by the Home Care Program run through the Council on Aging. The program offers Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day health, etc. 3. It's Happening Today: …

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