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Raid Suspects Have Hearing, Thunderstorms Possible & More
5 things you need to know today, Thursday, Aug. 8.

1. Chance of thunderstorms: Thursday will be overcast with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the low 80s.
2. This day in Malden history: Aug. 8, 1952 - An "intensive manhunt" begins for John J. Griffin, who leaped out of an open window in Malden District Court just after his arraignment on charges of forgery and larceny.Â
3. Dangerousness hearing this morning: The six suspects arrested in Friday’s police raid are facing a dangerousness hearing in Malden District Court today.
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4. Who is running for office in Malden?: Ballots have yet to be officially printed, but barring any unforeseen circumstances, here’s a list of city council and school committee candidates for the 2013 election.
5. In case you missed it: Check out this story about a stabbing at Town Line Motel last week.Find out what's happening in Maldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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