1. TODAY'S FORECAST: Today will be mostly cloudy skies throughout the day and night with a high of 45 and a low of 36.
2. SAMPLE BALLOTS NOW AVAILABLE: A sample town ballot and copy of the non-binding casino referendum question are available on the town website. Visit here to print them today.
3. TOWN REPORT ALSO AVAILABLE: Print copies of the Salem Town Report are now available at the town office building, Kelley Library and Salem Senior Center. The report will be online later this week.
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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1963, the Hula-Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that became a huge fad across America when it was first marketed by Wham-O in 1958, is patented by the company's co-founder, Arthur "Spud" Melin. An estimated 25 million Hula-Hoops were sold in its first four months of production alone.
5. CASINO RECOMMENDATION VOTE COMING FROM SENATE PANEL: The Senate Ways and Means Committee will vote whether or not to recommend Senate Bill 152 this morning, which is related to expanded gambling in the state of New Hampshire.
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