Five Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 8

Here are five things you need to know today:

Down One, Now What?: Sports Editor Jay Oza writes a short article today about the National’s first loss in the Eastern Regionals and what it means for the tournament. Check it out at 6 a.m.

Get 40 Prercent Off: Get 40 percent off of take out at on Chestnut Street with this gift certificate deal. Find out more at here.

Dirt on Argilla Road: Find out more about the amazing agricultural history of Andover, as it was a major farming community through the 1950s. This exhibit is on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the house at 97 Main St. Find out more

Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: the – $3.73/gallon; 205 North Main Street –$3.75/gallon; Route 125 and Salem Street - $3.81/gallon.

Weather: Today will bring a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a high temperature of 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low temperature of 65 degrees.

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