Mercury Rising in Londonderry Today

1. The weatherman says ... Temperatures approach a record high today as Weather.com forecasts a high of 89 degrees with plentiful sunshine and a 0-percent chance of rain.

2. Sneeze alert! Don't forget your allergy medication as the pollen count in the local air rises significantly with the dry weather the next four days.

3. On this day ... May 30, 1911, Ray Harroun won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 by driving his single-seated Marmon Wasp to victory in what has become one of the world's most famous motor racing competitions.

4. On the agenda. The lone Londonderry municipal or school district meeting scheduled for today takes place at 7 p.m. when the Budget Committee gathers on the first floor of the Moose Hill Council chambers.

5. Library Lowdown. The following is a glance at the programs and events being held today at the Londonderry Leach Library:

• 9:30 a.m. - Children's Program: Toddler Time
• 4 p.m. - Children's Program: Crafts