Miss MA USA Seeks Competitors

1. There is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. going till the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be in the mid-80s with a low of 68 degrees.

2. You could win $50 just for having a cute pet. We've started a weeklong photo contest where you can upload a picture of your pet and then Patch users will vote on their favorite. You can .

3. The Miss Massachusetts USA/Teen USA competition is seeking local contestants for the November event. The winner will have the opportunity to compete for the national title of Miss USA 2013. The prizes also include scholarships, cash, wardrobe and travel opportunities. Click and details on how to enter the competition.

4. Two girls from Winchester reported a strange man in his 50s at Chefalo Park. The minors said the man asked him to get in his car while they were searching for a dog, according to the police report. Read more .

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