Friday Night Flicks, State Sen. Barry Finegold to Hold Office Hours and More

1. Your Weekend Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday with a high of 79 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect a south wind from 6 to 13 mph.
• There is a 50 percent chance of showers Friday night with a low of 66 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect a calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
• Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Expect a west wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
• Saturday night will be clear, with a low around 55. Expect a northwest wind from 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
  
• Sunday will be Sunny, with a high near 79.
• Sunday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 55.
  

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Hi Rusty, I have been a vocal opponent of casinos in this state and am interested in finding more responsible ways to bring revenue to the district. Feel free to call my State House office at (617) 722-1612. I would be happy to hear your thoughts as this process continues. Best, Barry," reader Barry Finegold commenting on the blog, Senator Barry Finegold and Staff to Hold Office Hours.

3. It's Happening Today: Friday Night Flicks at the library, this week featuring "Oblivion," kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Tewksbury Public Library. A free meal will also be provided. You can register here.

4. ICYMI: In case you missed it, State Senator Barry Finegold and staff will hold open office hours on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Tewksbury Public Library from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

5. From the State House: Advocacy group Raise Up Massachusetts said in a statement Wednesday they have submitted two ballot questions concerning a raise in the minimum wage and access to earned sick time for state workers.