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Aug. 14: Name the Best in Johnston
For those who took the three-day weekend, welcome back! Here are your 5 Things to Know Today for Aug. 14, 2012.
1. Winding Down: Our new Readers' Choice polls — with nominations in 25 categories — end on Friday, so take this chance to .
2. School Looms: Johnston Public Schools are scheduled to open two weeks from tomorrow — and we're working on gathering more info to help you and the kids get ready. Keep tabs on what we post on our Back to School page.
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3. Sunny and Warm: Following up on yesterday's nice weather, today's forecast is for sunny skies and temps in the mid-80s. Clouds build in tonight, and there's a chance of rain tomorrow.
4. Reach Voters: In a new twist to the traditional newspaper questionnaire, we're offering local candidates a chance to reach Johnston voters by . It takes about 30 minutes, and includes the chance to upload photos and video.
Find out what's happening in Johnstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
5. Support the Seniors: Johnston Senior Center is now selling tickets for its annual , to be held Sept. 19. Price is $15; hosted by D. Palmieri Bakery.
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