5 Things To Start the Day, June 12

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for community events and happenings in Danvers. Here are five things to start the day, June 12. 

1. Our friends at Lynnfield Patch dug into the history archives over the weekend and found an interesting story about back in 1942. was also involved in the story. .  

2. Congrats! We learned Danvers residents Brianna Grieco and Kristin Russo, were recently recognized for excellent academic performance this past semester at Wheelock College and placed on the Deans List. Congrats, ladies! Learn more in . 

3. Have you read Townie by local author Andre Dubus III? The 's monthly book club will be discussing the book today from 10 a.m. - noon. 

4. School's almost out. If you're looking for something for the kids to do over the summer, check out 's latest blog post, about their  where kids will learn, explore and have fun. Check it out . 

5. Today's Weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

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