Five Things You Need to Know Today, April 7

Here are five things you need to know today:

Prevent That Mold: The rain is coming down more frequently and that means there's greater chance that it will get in your house and cause mold. Well, a local expert has offered up a few tips on ways to prevent and eliminate mold. Find out more

Public Health Week: The Andover Public Health Department is celebrating National Public Health week. Informational displays are set up in the lobby until tomorrow about public safety issues such as youth sports head injuries and disposing of medications. Read more about it here.

Weather: Today should be sunny with a high temperature near 51 degrees and a northeast wind between 3 and 7 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight should be clear with a low temperature near 32 degrees. A calm wind will follow east winds at 5 miles per hour.

Gas Prices: Gas is going up but it’s not too bad compared to the surrounding area. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices in Andover according to motortrend.com: ,  Main Street Mobil, 14 North Main Street - $3.53/gallon Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.55/gallon; 205 North Main Street –$3.59/gallon.

Prohibition is No More: Alcohol once again flowed after prohibition ended on this day in 1933. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

Check out all of the events happening in Andover today at our events calendar.