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Five Things: Winter Farmers Market

MHS science lab was approved for about $8 million in state funding yesterday.

Good morning, Medford! Here are five things you need to know today, Thursday, Jan. 31:

1. FARMERS MARKET: Medford's Winter Farmers Market will be taking place today, as it does every Thursday through Feb. 28, at Hyatt Place in Medford Square from 3 to 7 p.m. More info available here.

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2. SCIENCE LAB PROJECT: Medford High School's science lab renovation project has received approval for up to $8 million in state funding following a vote of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Board of Directors yesterday.

3. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: Did you know Medford Patch is on Facebook? We're trying to get up to 1,000 likes as quickly as possible and we'd love to have your help. If you're on Facebook head over to our page and give us a like!

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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1950, U.S. President Harry S. Truman publicly announces his decision to support the development of the hydrogen bomb, a weapon theorized to be hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II. Information courtesy of History.com.

5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Showers in the morning and cloudiness throughout the day, high of 56. Significantly cooler tonight with clear skies and a low of 25.

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