5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 21

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Go walking in the gym at 8:30 a.m. at the .

2. Open mike night is at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 92, 69 Worcester St.

3. Today is the last day of school before the holiday break. School will resume Jan. 3.

4. Procrastinators, be aware: Three more shopping days until Christmas.

5. Forecast: Sun, high 50, low 32.

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