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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Aug. 5

A daily list of what's happening in Swampscott.

1) Weather Watch- For the first time this week rain is not in the forecast. Today will be partly cloudy with a high of 73 degrees. 

2) Tide Watch- Low tide will be at 10:05 a.m. (-0.4 ft). High tide will be at 4:25 p.m. (10.5). The sun is expected to rise at 5:33 a.m. and to set at 8:04 p.m.

3) For a Good Cause- Take a day trip to Boston. It's a bit of a drive, so you can always catch the commuter rail, for a relaxing train ride. Today is the 20th Annual Red Sox Wives Can & Cash Drive. Donate 10 non-perishable food items or 10 dollars and the wives will give you autographed photos of players in exchange. They will be outside of Fenway Park from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

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4) Phillips Beach- The sun is expected to be out all day, why not head to Phillips Beach and try to check out the before they swim away. 

5) Today in Music History- In 1966, The Beatles released "Revolver," there seventh studio album. (Information from On-This-Day.com)

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