A Chance of Thunderstorms, This Day in Melrose History & More

1. Chance of thunderstorms: Thursday will see party cloudy skies with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s.

2. Today in Melrose history: Aug. 1, 1898 - An estimated $2.2 million in 2013 dollars is lost as local Melrosians fall for a stock deal promoted by some trusted locals, including a reverend.

3. Want to cover your sports team for Patch?: We’re looking for fall sports bloggers - here’s how you can get started, today.

4. Farmer’s Market today: The Melrose Farmers’ Market will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bowden Park. If you can’t make it today, the program will continue to run every Thursday through Oct. 26.

5. Yard sale tools: Are you holding a yard sale this weekend, or looking for some deals? Check out our map of local yard sales. You can add your event here.