By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor
Today is Wednesday, April 4.
On this day in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, TN by a lone gunman, career criminal James Earl Ray. King, who many acknowledged as the country's most prominent civil-rights leader, was only 39 years old.
On this day in 1933, a dirigible, the “Akron,” crashed in New Jersey, plunging 73 people to their deaths. The accident was one of history's first air disasters.
Today's birthdays include Anthony Perkins (1932), the actor best known for his role in “Psycho”; poet Maya Angelou (1928); and blues guitarist Muddy Waters (1915).
Here are six tips for the day –
1. A group of Westborough parents is seeking help to ensure that Westbrough High School seniors have a fun but safe graduation this year.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/03/31/project-graduation-westborough-looking-for-help/
2. Sometimes governing laws help one group while hindering another. That is the contention of Northborough officials who recently met with local legislators to voice their frustrations about the commonwealth's laws regarding procurement and prevailing wage.
3. The city of Marlborough's website has a great listing of links to other community organizations.
http://www.marlborough-ma.gov/Gen/links
4. Are you or someone you know looking for fun ideas to do with small children? Then check out the great Together We Can Family Network website –
http://www.twcfn.org/philosophy.html
5. Concussions are more in the news now than ever. If you have a child that plays sports, be sure to read this article for links to other important websites.
6. Do you have an interest in following local criminal news? Then you should check out the Worcester District Attorney's website.
