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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 18

Check out a weather forecast as well as local gas prices.

Here are five things you need to know today:

Free Gym Access: on Lowell Street is offering free gym access when the temperature rises above 90 degrees. While the forecast only calls for a high temperature of 87 degrees, I’m sure you’ll be able to convince them if it reaches 88 or 89 degrees. Find out more

West Nile Discovered: The Town of Andover announced last week that the West Nile virus was found in Andover and they will be spraying areas around town. The Andover website has more information on keeping safe among mosquito-born viruses. Find out more at here.

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Pomps Pond Closed: The Department of Community Services closed Pomps Pond for the season this past Sunday, Aug. 14.

Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: , Salem Street and Route 125, $3.65; the 65 Main Stree – $3.67/gallon; , 205 North Main Street –$3.69/gallon.

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Weather: Today will bring a 20 percent chance of slight showers with a high temperature of 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will also bring a 20 percent chance of slight showers with a low temperature of 67 degrees.

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

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