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Giant Yard Sale Set for Attleboro

A look at what is happening around Attleboro.

1.Giant Yard Sale Set for Tomorrow: There will be a giant yard sale tomorrow at 307 S. Main St. for Abundant Hope. For more information, click here.

2.  Attleboro Offering tips to protect yourself from West Nile:
The city of Attleboro is providing tips for residents after the virus was discovered on the east side of the city last week. Check it out here.

3. What Else is Happening Around Attleboro?  Introduction to Overdrive! Kindle Users

Today at 3 p.m. at the Attleboro Public Library:

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Before you arrive at a workshop:

  • Devices should be fully charged.
  • If you already have an Adobe ID, bring your username and password with you. We strongly urge you to register for a free Adobe ID prior to the workshop.
  • Bring your Amazon account user name and password.
  • A valid SAILS library network card and PIN# is required.
Registration is required. Contact us by phone, or email using OVERDRIVE in the subject line.

4. August 9 in History:  1945 - US drops 2nd atomic bomb "Fat Man" on Japan destroys part of Nagasaki

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5. Forecast for August 9

Friday:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 1pm, then isolated thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night:
Isolated thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.





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