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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Friday, Oct. 12

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person wearing an extra layer of clothing this morning.

Here are five pieces of information designed to get the weekend of to an early start  and to help make you the smartest person in your family. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will feature scattered showers, mainly between 9am and 2pm. Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. 2. Total Recall, Starbucks Edition: Starbucks Protein Bistro Boxes are being recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination. If you eat those, learn more about the recall here. 3. Reader Comment of the …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday, Oct. 11

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person caught in rush-hour traffic.

Here are five pieces of information designed to get your Thursday off to a flying start and to help make you the smartest person in the coffee shop. 1. Your NWS Local 3-day Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Great. The amount of commercial delivery and fuel trucks that come flying down Old Main around the clock will probably increase. It's a 25 and they usually keep it around 40." Reader Shaun, commenting on the story, "Wilmington Company Purchases Tewksbury Industrial Building For $1,625,000." 3. Quote of the Day: "We should be having multiple debates. This is a perfect example of why we need to end the 'one-…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday, Sept. 18

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person still smarting over that Patriots' loss.

Here are five pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday off to a fine and dandy start and to help make you the smartest person who can't wait for the Brown Street Bridge to officially reopen later this week. 1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will feature showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 72. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 2. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High girls' soccer team looks to rebound from a 5-0 thumping at the hands of Central Catholic over the weekend when they play host to Andover High. Game time is 3:45 p.m. at the Livingston Street field. 3. …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Monday, Aug. 20

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person packing for college.

Here are five pieces of information designed to start your week with a bang and to help make you the smartest person trying to figure out where the summer went. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today there will be a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 2. It's Happening Today: Are you a know-it-all? If you are, you could win some prizes at Stump! Trivia Night at The Sky Box, 553 Main St., starting at 8 p.m. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Yes we should bring back happy hours. They increase competition and are good for consumers. We've come a long way in public awareness, law enforcement, and in…

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Thursday, May 3

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest member of your team.

Here are five pieces of information designed to start your Thursday in high gear and to help make you the smartest person at the water cooler. 1. Your 3-day Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today there will be a chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind between 3 and 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Patchy fog before noon, then Patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, cloudy…

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Senior Center To Host Benefit Breakfast

Red Hat Society planning pot-luck supper.

The Friends of the Elderly will hold its monthly dance this Friday, May 4th from 7-10 PM. Tickets may be obtained at the door at $10 per person. Entertainment is being provided by the Perfect Match Band. A Senior Center Breakfast Benefit will be held this Sunday, May 6th from 7:30 to 11:00 AM. Proceeds from this breakfast will benefit GAC High School Scholarships. Tickets are available at the door at the following prices: Adults $6; Kids 12 and under $3; and, Toddlers free. The menu includes: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage; Homefries, Beans, Toast and Beverages. Those traveling to Foxwood next Monday, May 7th are reminded that departure from the Senior Center will be 7:00 AM sharp. The next casino day trip will be the Mohegan …

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Last Chance: Deadlines You Need to Know This Week

Here some deadlines that you should be aware of this week.

Here are some deadlines you should be aware of this week. Saturday, May 5: This is the last day to sign up for the Run / Walk 5K for THE FARM and to purchase entries for the 2nd Annual Golf Ball Drop, also to benefit T.H.E. Farm. Both events will be going on May 5. The Road Race will begin at 8:45 a.m. and the Golf Ball Drop will take place at roughly 10:30 a.m. The top prize in the golf ball drop is $1500. For details on how to enter either event, click here. Thursday, May 3: That is the last day to purchase tickets for the Tewksbury Night of Comedy: Laugh. Out. Loud, going on that night (May 3, 6 p.m.) at Tewksbury Country Club. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit the Tewksbury Community Food Pantry. Friday May 4: At Noon, on Friday…

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5 Things To Do This Weekend

A weekened full of great activities for you and your family.

When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day; Tewksbury High Why Go: A true musical classic. Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Pricing: $10 for adults, $8 for under 12 and Senior Citizens. When/Where: Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m., 123 Old River Road, Andover Why Go: A conference for caregivers and professionals who work with or care for those with Alzheimers. Caregivers Attend at no cost. …

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TV Actor Richard Clark To Portray John Barrymore At Senior Center

Health and Wellness Fair is coming up in May.

The Silver Tones band will hold its regular monthly dance at the Senior Center this Friday, April 20th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Tickets are available at the door at $10 per person. The dress code is casual and the evening is sure to provide a pleasant night of music and dancing. A Senior Center Volunteer event will be held on Sunday, April 22nd at 2:00 PM. The agenda for the event is a one-act play by theater and TV star, Richard Clark, who will be doing a portrayal of John Barrymore. Refreshments will be served after the play. Senior Center volunteers are asked to sign-up and obtain a ticket by this Thursday, April 19th. This event is being supported, in part, by the Tewksbury Arts Council a division of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. …

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