Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 8

Author Speaks at Andover Bookstore:   and reading from his most recent book, The Swerve: How the World Became Modern, Winner of the 2011 National Book Award for Non-Fiction. This begins at 7 p.m. tonight at the

Weather: Today will bring a 20 percent chance of rain showers with a high temperature of 64 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will bring a 70 percent chance of rain with a low temperature of 36 degrees.

Andover Business Center Association: The Andover Business Center Assocation is meeting for their regular monthly meeting this morning at 8 a.m. at the on Elm Street in Andover. 

Economic Development Council: The committee charged with the economic improvement to the town of Andover. They're meeting this morning at 8 a.m. at the Andover Town Offices, second floor conference room. 

Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: , 65 Main Street – $3.71/gallon; , 205 North Main St.– $3.73/gallon; , 14 North Main Street - $3.76/gallon.