5 Things You Need To Know Today: Wednesday, Nov. 30

Here are five pieces of information designed to start your Wednesday with a smile and to help make you the smartest person already "map-questing" your route to Foxboro on Saturday.

1. Today's Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 8 mph.

2. It's Happening Today: The tryouts for this year's will take place tonight at the Wynn Middle School starting at 6 p.m.

3. Quote Of The Day: "It feels good when people doubt you and you prove them wrong. I think any human being likes that. Our kids are no different and our coaches are the same. We show up and fight every chance we get." __

4. Reader Comment Of The Day: "Now these are the type of stories they should have on "Sweet 16" on MTV and not the crap that they have now." Reader Heidi Stapleton, commenting on the story __

5. There is Still Time: to vote for your favorite Christmas Song. __