A Sunny Weekend Ahead, Ice Cream Social at the Library and More

1. Your Local Weekend Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service,  Friday will be sunny, with a high near 80. Expect a calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
• Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 56. Expect a light southwest wind.
• Saturday will be sunny, with a high near 81. Expect a calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 57. Expect a southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
• Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "The vacant home on North Street is bad news. It has been empty for years, owned by Wilmington Housing Authority. It was only a matter of time before it attracted trouble. The town needs to get rid of this liability," reader D. Wizzel commenting on the article, Two Arrested for OUI and a Tanning Customer Allegedly Urinates on the Floor.

3. It's Happening Today: Celebrate the end of this year's summer reading season with an ice cream social at the Wilmington Memorial Library on Friday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. Kids will receive their reading certificates and grand prize raffle winners will be announced. 

4. It's Happening This Weekend: Stop by the Wilmington Farmers Market on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Swain Green. It's Green Week to celebrate sustainability and healthy living. Check out a full listing of vendors.  

5. ICYMI: Did you miss this week's Selectmen meeting? In case you missed it, we've got you covered. Find out about a piece of property in Wilmington Selectmen are interested purchasing.