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Five Things You Need to Know: May 31

We're in for another gorgeous day.

Today is Tuesday, May 31. Here are five things you need to know:

  • Now This is Spring: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-70s with sunny skies throughout the day.
  • Sports: The Scarlet Knights girls varsity lacrosse team will play against Westford in the MIAA Division 1 North First Round at 3 p.m. at
  • Cheap Gas: Need to fill up your tank after Memorial Day travels? has gas at $3.65 a gallon for regular.
  • Don't Curb It: Trash pickup is delayed a day this week because of the holiday.
  • This Day in History: In 1884, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg patented flaked cereal. In 1907, the first taxis to operate in the United States arrived in New York City. In 1929, in Beverly, Mass., reindeer were born in the United States for the first time. In 1998, Geri Halliwell, a.k.a "Ginger Spice," announced she was leaving the Spice Girls.

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


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