E-Reader Lessons at the Library, A Chance of Rain and More

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday with a high of 81 expected. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Expect patchy fog before 7 a.m., then patchy fog between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
• There is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night with a low of 68 expected. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Expect a southwest wind from 8 to 11 mph.
• There is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday with a high of 78 expected. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Expect a Southwest wind from 8 to 11 mph.
• Friday night there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low of 65 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. 
• Saturday there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of 83 expected.
• Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 59.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Thank you, Mr. Kelley, for being an experienced voice of reason," reader Karyn commenting on the article, Finance Committee Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Merrimack Valley Casino.

3. Today In Public Meeting: Essex Agricultural & Technical High School Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. in the Smith Hall Trustees Conference Room, 562 Maple St., Danvers.  You can view the agenda here.

4. It's Happening Today: Need help figuring out how to use your e-reader? Stop by the Tewksbury Public Library from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to receive a 30 minute one-on-one session with a library staff member and find out how to download free ebooks to your device. Register here.

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, we take a look at several projections of annual tax revenue from Merrimack Valley Casino, provided by Town Manager Richard Montuori.