Today is Tuesday, Aug. 28. Here are five things you need to know:
- Storms Possible: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s most of the day, with afternoon thunderstorms possible.
- Meeting: The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the
- Letters: Election 2012 season is underway, and you can make your voice heard by sending a Letter to the Editor to Bryan.McGonigle@patch.com.
- Senate Visit: Sen. Scott Brown was in town yesterday visiting the Senior Center. Check back this morning for coverage of that.
- This Day in History: In 1907, Jim Casey and Claude Ryan started "American Messenger Company" which later became "United Parcel Service." In 1917, a group of suffragists was arrested while picketing in front of the White House. In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech at a civil rights rally in Washington, D.C. In 2011, Hurricane Irene touched down on the east coast.
To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.
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