Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 24

SONG OF THE DAY: Of Monsters and Men – "Mountain Sound"

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: The heat is going to crank up again today with a high of 87 and partly cloudy skies. That will dip into an overnight low of 60.

2. HASSAN IN SALEM: The third in a five-part series of gubernatorial candidate appearances at the Rockingham Park racetrack will feature Maggie Hassan tonight. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

3. AN AMERICAN ICON DIES OF CANCER: Sally Ride, who is known for being the first American woman in space, died yesterday of pancreatic cancer at the age of 61. Learn more about Ride.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 2005, legendary American cyclist Lance Armstrong wins a record-setting seventh consecutive Tour de France and retires from the sport. After surviving testicular cancer, his rise to cycling greatness inspired cancer patients and fans around the world and significantly boosted his sport’s popularity in his native United States.

5. TOWN ELECTS TO NOT PURCHASE GOLF COURSE/DRIVING RANGE ON ROUTE 111: As no interest has been expressed in purchasing the property, the state will be advised and the property will be put on the open market, according to Town Administrator Dave Sullivan.