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Five Things You Need to Know: Aug. 21

Some local news to start your day.

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 21. Here are five things you need to know:

  • Warm Day: Temperatures are expected to be around 80 degrees most of the day, with clear sunny skies.
  • Meeting: The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. at
  • Back-To-School: Do you own a business that's having back-to-school sales?
  • Giving Back: Just how generous are North Andoverites?
  • This Day in History: In 1831, former slave Nat Turner led a violent rebellion in Virginia. In 1841, John Hampton received a patent for venetian blinds. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state. In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, aimed at making it easier to obtain and keep health insurance.

To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.


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