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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sep. 6
Polls are open for the state primary elections today.

Justin started his journalism career after graduating in 2011 from the University of Massachusetts, where he studied journalism, political science and history. During his education, he wrote for the school's student newspaper, was a member of the marching band, and was president of the UMass chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a music service fraternity.
After completing internships in Washington D.C. and at masslive.com, Justin decided to pursue a career in online journalism. He wrote for both print and for the web at the Community Advocate, a weekly paper in central Massachusetts, before joining Patch.
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Polls are open for the state primary elections today.

Events for the whole family will be taking over downtown Natick on Saturday.
If your child is interested in singing, TCAN is hosting an open rehearsal aimed at High School students.
Possible flooding and heavy rain are expected into Wednesday.
The following information was provided by the Natick Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction.
Musician Vanessa Trien will be playing a free show in Natick today.
A Natick resident is sharing his photos of inside the Democratic National Convention.
You need to plan. Can you pick up milk on Labor Day? Will you receive packages?
Gas prices in the area have increased by 20 cents over the past month.
Chefs will cook a meal of fruits and vegetables picked from the Natick Organic Farm.
Anjali Forber-Pratt will compete in the Paralympics this week in London.
A chemist working at Natick Soldier Research was recognized as one of the nation's best.
Have you ever been interested in serving on a town committee?
Students and teachers had their first day of class in the new Natick High School on Wednesday.
Here are several ways you can make sure your sports teams are highlighted on Natick Patch.
Did you take photos of your kids' first day of school today? Share them with Natick here.
The Natick Police Department issued a warning of local home repair scams.
A few readers have shared their experience while trying to meet Olympian Aly Raisman. Did you attend the event?
Hundreds were able to meet the gold medalist, but more than a thousand were turned away.
A little league baseball team from Verona, Italy is headed to Natick today.