A Presentation on Biking the Arctic Circle, Farmers Market Preview 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: "Raise the fee And also make sure it is collected,have police patrols come thru and monitor the crowds," reader Rick Walsh commenting on the board post, Silver Lake.

3. It's Happening Today: Ever wonder what it's like to ride a bike north of the Arctic Circle? Swing by the Wilmington Public Library Thursday at 7 p.m. and find out. Join Denis Boudry, amateur bicyclist, for a video presentation of his 2.300 round trip bike trip from Helsinki, Finland to Nordkap, Norway, the unofficial top of the paved world.

4. Coming Up: Don't forget to get out to the Wilmington Farmers Market on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, this week with a Hawaiian theme. This week bring any dull cutlery you have and get them sharpened by National Sharpening. Check out a full listing of this week's vendors.

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, initial renderings have been released for Merrimack Valley Casino, the proposed slots-only casino at 300 Ames Pond Drive. You can view them here. Let us know what you think in the comment section.