5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 28

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1. Your weather report: Get ready for a nice day. Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 83 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with an overnight low of 63 degrees. Expect it to get hotter tomorrow.

2. Fireworks ban lifted! The Nashua Telegraph reports that Milford selectman are now allowing its residents to use consumer fireworks in town. Milford's police and fire departments are still against allowing their use, as well as other town officials.

3. Patch Fact: Many fruits, vegetables and herbs, including those Mickey-shaped cucumbers, that are used in Disney restaurants are grown at the Epcot Center in the Land Pavilion, all through the use of hydroponics.

4. Show us the best of the best! We want YOU to tell us the best of the best in your town with our . We are accepting nominations until July 9 in categories like , ,  and. See the rest 

5. Are all calories created equal? USA Today has a report on a study which found that dieters who were trying to maintain their weight loss burned significantly more calories eating a low-carb diet than they did eating a low-fat diet.