Stay Cool: Excessive Heat Expected Today and Tomorrow

Good morning, Medford. Here's five things to know today:

Really Hot: Temperatures will climb to around 96 degrees today, with a heat index of about 103, according to the National Weather Service. Tommorow? More of the same, with highs inching to 97 degrees.

In life, there are two sides to every story, and, in baseball, that rings true as well, where two coaches usually have different viewpoints. Tuesday night at Concord’s Emerson Field, there were two stories in Medford Post 45’s 9-3 victory over Concord Post 158.

Cool Down with a Chilled Drink: in Medford Square is now serving frozen concoctions, along with their usual excellent coffee. Stop by today if the heat gets to be too much (you might spot me there, too).

Bring the Kids to Victory Park to Beat the Heat: Head there between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. today to enjoy some kids activities put on by Medford Family Network. Of course, there's also a sprinkler.

: Join the conversation with local parents, and tell everyone about your favorite place to go for the most important meal of the day.