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  • How Monroe's "witch" Hannah Cranna became the town's most enduring legend

Also on today's calendar: When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries and 10 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• Historical Society presentation sheds light on Monroe's reputed witch (themonroesun.com) — Monroe's haunted history takes center stage in a recent Historical Society talk exploring the life and legends of reputed town witch Hannah Cranna, also known as Hannah Hovey. Local resident and history enthusiast Kelly Pietro shared folklore, historical context, and reading suggestions for Monroevians curious about the town's most infamous supernatural figure and how the term "witch" is being reconsidered today.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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