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Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 4

A musical production begins at Andover High School and rain is a possibility both today and tonight in Andover.

Here are five things you need to know today:

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Tough Times: It was this day in 1942 that the federal government enacted food rationing in the United States. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

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Almost, Maine: Take a ride down to the Andover High School Collins Center for an Andover High School Theatre production of musical “Almost, Maine,” a “delightful” story about couples in a fictitious town that fall in and out of love in hilarious ways. Find out more

Weather: There is a 70 percent chance of rain today with a high temperature around 64 degrees. There is a 40 percent chance of rain tonight with a low temperature around 46 degrees. This report was provided by the National Weather Service.

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Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: Mobil, 14 North Main Street - $3.95/gallon; the – $3.95/gallon; , Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.97/gallon.

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