Salem GOP Scholarship Essay Contest

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: Today will cool off a bit, but still be sunny with a high of 62. Tonight will see a low of 43 and clear skies.

2. SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST: The Salem Republican Town Committee is organizing a scholarship essay contest for high school students in the town of Salem. Students have the opportunity to win a $300 cash prize. Visit here to learn more.

3. CAN THE CELTICS FORCE GAME 7?: The Boston Celtics were once 3-0 down in their best of seven series against the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. With a win tonight, the two teams will be all square. The game will take place at the TD Garden at 7 p.m.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1980, 13-year-old Cari Lightner of Fair Oaks, California, is walking along a quiet road on her way to a church carnival when a car swerves out of control, striking and killing her. Cari's tragic death compelled her mother, Candy Lightner, to found the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), which would grow into one of the country's most influential non-profit organizations.

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