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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Gomez in JP

The U.S. Senate candidate will be touring Maracas Distributors today.

1. Gomez in JP: U.S. Senate Republican Candidate Gabriel Gomez will take a tour of Maracas Distributors this afternoon followed by a press conference. Here is how Jamaica Plain voted in this year's primary U.S. Senate election.

2. BAPA: The Jamaica Plain Business and Professional Association will meet at 12:30 p.m. today at James's Gate.

3. Weather: There's a small chance of showers, but likely more of the same today.

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4.  American Dream Discussion: What does the American Dream look like in 2013? Join in on a free a panel discussion moderated by Benjamin Forman, Research Director for MassINC at the Boston Center for the Arts' Nancy and Edward Roberts Studio Theatre at the Calderwood Pavilion, (527 Tremont St.) To register for the event, please visit http://tinyurl.com/btjb9gx. See here for more information. 

5. Free Skin Cancer Screenings: Massachusetts Eye and Ear physicians Dr. Jessica Fewkes and Dr. Oon Tan will provide free skin cancer screenings tonight from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Center for Reconstructive and Laser Surgery on the 9th floor at Mass. Eye and Ear (243 Charles St.)  This screening is for those who do not have a dermatologist.

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