Community Corner
A Senior's Hike, Resident Hits US President with Car & More
5 things you need to know today, Wednesday, Aug. 14.
1. Partly cloudy: Wednesday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 70s today. Look out for that wind, too - gusts could get as high as 30 miles per hour.
2. Of all the things...: Aug 14., 1911 - Melrose resident William Jepson gets into a car accident with, of all people, Pres. Howard Taft. Jepson described Taft as “very courteous,” and did not recognize the president until well into the encounter. Taft was unhurt.
3. Stay safe shopping online: Ever get paranoid shopping online? Check out this class for simple ways to protect yourself when transacting online at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the city’s cyber cafe.
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4. Senior’s hike: Leader Bryan Hamlin will lead seniors on a hike near the Bear Hill parking lot. Check out the events page for more information.
5. Buy, sell, trade on Melrose Patch: In the market? Trying to unload? Check out our community boards for great deals and barter opportunities.Find out what's happening in Melrosewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
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