5 Things You Need to Know Wednesday, June 12

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast:

• According to the NWS, there is a 30 percent chance of showers Wednesday with a high of 70 expected. Expect a northwest wind from 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
• Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 51. Expect a north wind from 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the evening.
• There is an 80 percent chance of showers Thursday with a high near 68. Expect a calm wind becoming southeast from 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
• Thursday night there is a 90 percent chance of rain which could be heavy at times. Expect patchy fog after 10 p.m. and a north wind around 14 mph.
• There is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday which will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. 
• Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Gina, I appreciate your courage to come forward about this issue. People with small children and who have not been personally affected by this problem have no clue. I am glad your son gets to go to a new rehab and I hope he gets the help he needs. I am a mother who has dealt with this problem for 4 years now. I feel for you and your family. The rehabs in Massachusetts do not keep these kids long enough. The places are so full that they have no where to send them and they sit in the emergency rooms for 3 or 4 days..." Reader Susan commenting on the article,"Tewksbury Resident Appears on 'Katie' to Discuss Dangers of Addiction in the Suburbs" (read Susan's full comment at this link). 

3. It's Happening Today: The June 12 meeting of the Tewksbury Police Department Citizen's Police Academy is titled “Refuse to be a Victim” and will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The Citizen Police Academy is a series of nine classes sponsored by the Tewksbury Police Department. It is held to educate citizens about the Tewksbury Police Department, its organizational structure, operational units and role in the community. 

4. It's Also Happening Today: from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening with Bobby G singing Sinatra, Doo Wop and more. All food is half off when you donate $20 per person. 

5. One More Thing Happening Today: The Friendly Little Bookshop will be open at the Tewksbury Public Library on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Buy books at low prices with proceeds supporting the library.