Police: Lock Your Cars, Take in Your Valuables

Reminder from police. Following another weekend with multiple reports of thefts from motor vehicles, police are reminding residents the best way to safeguard their belongings is to lock vehicles and do not leave valuables in the car over night.

Share your opinions. There is a dedicated space on Patch now to start a conversation about any issue or idea you'd like. “Speak Out” is a place for you to have your say about anything, from politics to potholes. Is there something in town that's irking you? Something you love that you want to give props for? Start a thread on the Speak Out board by clicking here or clicking the post button in the column on the right side of the page. Once you've posted, you can even click on the post and share the URL on your social media pages and invite others to comment.

Goonies never say die. If you're the biggest Goonies fan you know, you aren't going to want to miss the opportunity to catch them on the big screen at Chunky's Cinema next month. Will-call tickets are only $3 and on sale now for The Goonies showing at all locations on Aug. 22. More information here.

Weather. Maybe some rain today, but temperatures look pretty darn comfortable. We're looking at a slight chance of showers after noon, otherwise increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Tonight? Another slight chance of showers before 11 p.m., then again after 2 a.m., otherwise cloudy, with a low around 58. Full forecast here.

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