Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 11

Here are five things you need to know today:

But now we’re digital…: It was this day in 1702 that the first newspaper was published in English. It was the called the Daily Courant. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

Today at the Garden: A group of Andover athletes are heading to Boston to compete in the north division MIAA girls basketball finals. The game starts at 3:15 p.m. at the TD Garden. Check out the preview article at 6 a.m.

Weather: Today will be rainy but warm. A 100 percent chance of rain and patchy fog is expected along with a high temperature around 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Friday night will bring rain before 11 p.m., with clouds and a high temperature around 38 degrees. Between a half and three quarters of an inch of rain is expected with 100 percent probability.

South Church Annual Musical: The on Central Street in Andover is once again holding their annual tradition of performing a musical at the church. The church musical cast will be performing Honk! for this year’s musical. It explores the story of the Ugly Duckling and is meant to teach tolerance.

Gas Prices: The BP on Route 125 continues to be the lowest station in Andover. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: , Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.45/gallon; , 14 North Main St. - $3.46 the – $3.47/gallon.

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