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And check out The Warped Tour Band with All The Blink Things and Fake Out Boy on the Danvers Patch calendar

Saturday April 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why prosecutors are fighting a key ruling in the Danvers killing case
  • See which Danvers athletes landed on this week’s statewide leaderboards

Also on today's calendar: The Warped Tour Band with All The Blink Things and Fake Out Boy and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 55, low: 37.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danvers Killing Teen Suspect's 'Incompetent' Ruling To Be Challenged In Court: Essex DA (patch.com) — Danvers residents are following a major court development after prosecutors said they will challenge a judge’s preliminary finding that the teen accused of killing 68-year-old Janet Swallow in her Danvers home is incompetent to stand trial. Officials stress the attack appears random, and local police leaders acknowledge how the crime has shaken the town while pledging to protect neighborhood safety.    

• Another Bumila start, an NBA Draft commitment, and the rest of Thursday's high school sports takeaways (bostonglobe.com) — Danvers sports fans can spot several hometown names in this statewide high school roundup, including lacrosse standouts Mason Gadbois and Tyler Moody and goalie Connor Dembowski on the leaderboards. The story highlights big performances, milestones, and college commitments from athletes across Massachusetts, giving local readers context on how Danvers players stack up against regional competition.    


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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Northeast Arc's 4th Annual Spring Market Featuring Products From Entrepreneurs with Disabilities or Autism —David Thomson Read on Patch
  • Gloucester resident promoted to lead branch in Danvers, MA —Alison Skratt Read on Patch
  • Need a plumber to replace outside spigot
    TIA BTW-also looking to have grass cut regularly (Nextdoor West Danvers)
  • Sheehan Family Companies posted a job opening for Sales Merchandiser - Danvers in Danvers. Apply here.
  • KECamps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor in Peabody. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peabody

  • $1 Milllion Lottery Ticket Sold In Peabody (patch.com)
  • Peabody Restaurant Extends Opening Amid 'Outpouring Of Love' (patch.com)

Middleton

  • Essex County Sheriff Lauds Low Recidivism, Inmate Cost Cited In New Report (patch.com)

Beverly

  • Corpus Christi Defenseman Hihn makes NCAA Commitment (nahl.com)
  • A Boston Reporter Is Going Wicked Viral For Her Accent. She's Using It to Share the News (today.com)
  • Sake Dinner at Sala (bostonchefs.com)

Ok Danvers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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