1. Weather report: Today will be partly cloudy with a high of 49 degrees. Tonight will be partly cloudy with an overnight low of 29 degrees. This weekend is looking sunny with temperatures in the mid 40s.
2. Stories for kids! Stop by the library on Sunday, December 2nd from 4 to 5 PM to hear award winning master storyteller, Simon Brooks shares his holiday yarns and tales. Folk and faerie tales speak to all ages, and allow us to put things beyond our comprehension, or experience, into context. Simon will also be accompanying some of his stories with a musical instrument. The performance is recommended for adults and teens only. Sign up today!
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3. Patch Fact: Did you know: Panther's breath and popskull are two names for moonshine.
4. Helping with Sandy. Patch is joining the effort to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy.We are donating $1to AmeriCares for every tweet that includes #patchrebuilds, up to $125,000. Go to http://rebuilds.patch.com for more details. Find out about more local efforts to help Sandy victims.
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5. Costly energy? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that 5-hour Energy may have been involved in at least 13 deaths in the past four years.
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