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5 Things You Need to Know Today, June 13

Flag Day at the Elks, cancer study, raffle for the Haven and more.

Today is Wednesday, June 13. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

  1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service reports rain today, mainly before 2 p.m. -- it's a 100 percent chance of precipitation -- with some patchy fog before 11 a.m. The high for the day is near 65 degrees.
  2. The Elks Lodge is holding a at 7 p.m.
  3. The annual two-day Relay for Life in Peabody kicks off Friday at 3 p.m. up at the track. If you fit the bill and haven't signed up yet, is still in need of more willing volunteers to enroll in the study.
  4. If you missed our live blog of last night's state Senate candidates' debate, you can find the .
  5. 'Ultimate Red Sox Experience': Haven from Hunger is running a new raffle fundraiser this summer, and the lucky winner gets to celebrate Fenway Park's 100th anniversary at the historic stadium. The raffle grand prize is the "The Ultimate Red Sox Experience" and includes two pavilion level seats to see the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays on Sept. 9, dinner at the Shawmut Pavilion, a pre-game on field experience and a visit to the Red Sox Hall of Fame. The drawing date is Aug. 20. Tickets are $10 each or six for $55 or 12 for $100. Call 978-531-1530.

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