Today is Thursday, Sept. 6. Here are five things you need to know:
- Summer Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 80s most of the day, with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon.
- Primary: Today is the Massachusetts Primary. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at North Andover High School. Candidates will be selected for the state representative race and state senator race among others. Check back for details.
- Add Your Pics: Upload your back to school photos!
- Blood Drive: There will be a blood drive at Osgood Landing starting at 10 a.m.
- This Day in History: In 1620, the Pilgrims left on the Mayflower from England to settle in the New World. In 1876, the Southern Pacific rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco was completed. In 1959, the first Barbie Doll was sold by Mattel Toy Corp. In 1995, Cal Ripken set a new record when he played his 2,131st consecutive game.
To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.
