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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 10

Thunderstorms later today, and story time at the library.

  1. Today's weather looks to be sunny, near 83, but there is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather alert for the thunderstorms.
  2. The library holds a from 1:30 to 2 p.m. today.
  3. The end of summer is approaching, but the Wayland  is still going strong. Stop by from noon to 5 p.m. and pick up a little something for dinner (or lunch, or breakfast, or snack).
  4. Barrett & Company Real Estate in Concord is collecting donations of peanut butter, jelly and marshmallow fluff for OperationAmericanSoldier. Small plastic jars can be dropped off at the Barrett & Company offices in Concord, Lincoln and Carlisle Centers. Read more about it.
  5. Today in 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th state to the Union.

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