Follow Sandy Updates On North End Patch

Stay safe: Hurricane Sandy may hit the North End with heavy winds and rain. Be prepared and follow North End Patch for up-to-the-minute updates on the storm and where to get help if necessary.

Movies for little ones: The North End Library on Parmenter Street offers films for children from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Due to the weather, call in advance (617-227-8135) to make sure the event has not been cancelled.

Shop local: With everyone wondering if we’ll lose power some time this week, make sure you’re stocked up on food. White Hen Pantry on Hanover Street has most things you’ll need.

This day is history: Almost 40 years after John Glenn Jr. became the first American to orbit the earth, he launched into space again on October 29, 1998, as a payload specialist on the shuttle Discovery.

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