Kids & Family

Five Things You Need to Know Today, August 16

Before you start your day here are five things you need to know.

1. Blood Drive at St. Augustine's: The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at on Essex Street. Free container of SunBrew Ice Tea. 

2. Book Discussion for HS Students: All students entering 9th through 12th grades at Andover High School are required to read The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak this summer.  Join us to discuss the book in the Teen Room at at 3 p.m.! Snacks will be provided.

3. Economic Development Council: The Economic Development Council meets this morning at 8 a.m. at the , third floor conference room A. 

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4. Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: 65 Main Street – $3.69/gallon; , 14 N. Main St. – $3.69/gallon; , 220 North Main St., $3.77/gallon.

5. Weather: Today will bring a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a high of 84 degrees. Tonight will bring a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms with a low of 66 degrees.

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