Open Studio Hours at Thamer Photography

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: Expect some thunderstorms today with a high of 69, followed by more thunderstorms tonight with a low of 50.

2. SAVE THE DATE – ELECTRONICS/MERCURY COLLECTION EVENT: The 2013 event will take plact May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windham High School. Visit here for a list of all of the items that will be accepted and the costs.

3. OPEN STUDIO HOURS AT THAMER PHOTOGRAPHY: One of Windham's newest businesses will host open studio hours tonight at 6 for information, viewing products, service consulations, gift cards and more.

If you missed our feature on Thamer Photography, visit here.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On May 9, 1955, ten years after the Nazis were defeated in World War II, West Germany formally joins the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a mutual defense group aimed at containing Soviet expansion in Europe. This action marked the final step of West Germany's integration into the Western European defense system.

5. HOUSE JOINT COMMITTEE MEETS AT 1 P.M.: The 45-member joint casino committee will reconvene at 1 p.m. in Legislative Office Building rooms 210-211.