5 Things to Know Today, Wednesday, Aug. 8

Good morning, here are five things to know today:

Medford's Arantxa King missed qualifying for the Summer Olympics final in the long jump by the smallest of margins during competition Monday in London. King, 22, representing Bermuda, leaped 6.40 meters in her first jump, which ended up being her best of the competition. She had a line violation on her second attempt and covered 6.20 meters in her third and final attempt. The 6.40 meters jump was good for an overall finish of 13th -- one spot short of making the final round competition tomorrow.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 80s are expected today, according to the National Weather Service. Similar weather is expected tomorrow.

New MA Registry of Motor Vehicles Number, 857-DOT-8000, Part of Move to Save $422,000: Families shop around for cheaper deals on telephone service — why shouldn't the Department of Transportation? Streamlining several "antiquated and redundant" telephone systems under one area code and exchange will save taxpayers about $422,000, according to Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey. The new series of numbers, which all begin with 857-DOT, is under way at several transportation sub-agencies. A major change took effect Wednesday when the main customer service line at the Registry of Motor Vehicles became 857-DOT-8000.

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