Post Office Hearing Packed; Medford Bank a Money-Maker

Good morning, here's five things to know today:

Concerned residents, politicians and union members packed a public hearing Wednesday to voice their support for the West Medford and Tufts post office branches. Over 50 people turned out to the hearing, held by the U.S. Postal Service at the Magoun Room in Medford Public Library. The two branches are on a list of about 3,700 post offices nationwide the postal service is considering for closure.

Century Bank Posts Big Quarter: The Medford-based bank posted a 40 percent increase in profits from the last quarter, according to a report released earlier this week.

Head to Haines Square between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday for the first Haines Square Fall Festival, featuring live music, arts and crafts, and lots of vendors.

Celebrate this evening of poetry celebrating the Mystic River at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society on Governors Avenue.

Rain, Rain: There's a 90 percent chance of it today, according to the National Weather Service, and a 30 percent chance tonight. Highs in the upper-60s.