Five Things: Big Honor for North Hampton

Good morning, Hampton and North Hampton. Here are five things you need to know for Wednesday, Feb. 27:

1. Significant First in North Hampton: Town Hall has become the first town-owned building to be named to the National Register of Historic Places.

2. Today’s Winnacunnet High School Sports Matchups (information via Winnacunnet.org):

Girls Varsity Basketball Prelim. play-off vs. TBD at 7:00

3. What Else Is Happening Today? The North Hampton Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 27, for boat registration training. The office will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 8:30 a.m. More information is available by contacting 964-6029.

Also, the New Hampshire House of Representatives is expected to vote on whether to raise the gas tax today.

4. This Day in History: On this day in 1827, a group of masked and costumed students danced through the streets of New Orleans, La., marking the beginning of the city's famous Mardi Gras celebrations.

5. Today's Forecast:

Day
Rain likely before 8am, then snow between 8am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 38. Breezy, with a east wind 17 to 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night
Rain and snow. Low around 35. Breezy, with a northeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.