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Five Things You Need to Know: Oct. 18

Some local news for your morning.

Today is Thursday, Oct. 18. Here are five things you need to know.

  • Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-60s most of the day, with clear sunny skies.
  • Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
  • Debate: The 6th District congressional candidates debated last night at North Andover High School. Check for the coverage of that this morning.
  • Costume Contests: Patch is having two Halloween costume contests. Upload a Also, upload a photo of your pet in costume and you could win a $50 gift card.
  • This Day in History: In 1767, the Mason-Dixon line was agreed upon as the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania. In 1867, the United States formally took possession of Alaska after buying it from Russia for $7 million. In 1997 a monument honoring American servicewomen was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery.

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


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