5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 3

1. Though we may be plagued by cloudy skies today, it should be pretty comfortable with a high near 70 degrees.

2. There is a brand new hair salon and day spa in Marlborough! , 31 Springhill Ave., had their grand opening this past weekend and are now accepting appointments. Give their Facebook page a "Like" and see some photos from the opening. You can also see their brochure attached to this article. 

3. Twenty young auto technicians in teams of two from across Massachusetts will test their automotive aptitude at the annual Ford/AAA Auto Skills competition Wednesday, May 4 at Universal Technical Institute in Norwood. Two of these students will represent Marlborough and the . The mechanics will diagnose and repair deliberately “bugged” 2012 Ford Mustangs. The students compete for scholarships, a host of prizes, and the Massachusetts title, which carries with it a trip to the national competition at Ford Headquarters in Dearborn, MI in June. Good luck to the Marlborough team!

4. We are in the midst of Air Quality Awareness Week, and with the onset of warmer weather, the EPA urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone air pollution and fine particle air pollution (when combined, often referred to as smog), and take health precautions when poor air quality is predicted. Read the linked story to learn how to protect yourself better. 

5. Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Take a moment remember, and thank a teacher who has meant a lot in your life. Tell us about these fine educators in the comment field below.

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