Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
1. It's going to be 73 degrees today again, but the warm weather will turn a bit cooler over the weekend with highs only reaching about 60 degrees. You can check out the weather report on the main page.
2. Wordsmiths will share their stories at the at 10 a.m., 98 Maple Ave.
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3. It's National Chip and Dip Day today, so what's tell us your favorite way to eat your crispy potato treats? My favorite is tortilla chips with salsa, which were invented in error at a tortilla factory in California. Though, I'm not sure that counts, since chips were originally made from potato.
4. In just a few weeks, Titanic will be making back into movie theaters. It is being released in 3D. Today is the perfect day to share this because on this day in 1998 the movie won 11 academy awards.
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5. Today is also National Puppy Day, so this is the perfect day to adopt a puppy, or any age dog. You can adopt puppies and dogs locally at the , at 139 Holden St., Worcester.
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