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Five Things You Need to Know: Sept. 14

Some local news for your morning.

Today is Friday, Sept. 14. Here are five things you need to know:

  • Beautiful Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 70s most of the day, with clear sunny skies.
  • Medical Pot: Sould Massachusetts legalize medicinal marijuana?
  • Pics & Clips: Got photos you want to share with the community? Add them to Pics & Clips now!
  • 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.
  • This Day in History: In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner," a poem originally known as "Defense of Fort McHenry." In 1960 OPEC was founded by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. In 1901, President William McKinley was assassinated and Teddy Roosevelt became president. In 1972, "The Waltons" premiered on CBS.

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