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Spotted on the Danvers calendar: Duke Robillard

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Hello Danvers! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to join Danvers' 39th Annual Walk for Hospice next month
  • Danvers firefighters complete intensive state training to protect local residents
  • How a Danvers State Hospital chiller tops this under-the-radar horror list

Also on today's calendar: Duke Robillard and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danvers To Host 39th Annual Walk for Hospice (patch.com) — Danvers residents can now register for the 39th Annual Walk for Hospice, set for Sept. 27 at St. John's Prep. The family- and dog-friendly fundraiser supports hospice care, grief programs, and local patients and families, with teams, solo walkers, activities, and refreshments planned.
   

• 30 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy; Three from Revere graduate academy (advocatenews.net) — Danvers is among several Massachusetts communities with firefighters graduating from the state's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. The class of 30 learned essential skills from fire attack to hazardous materials response, preparing them to protect residents at home and through mutual aid across the region.
   

• 10 Scary Horror Movies You May Have Missed, From Session 9 to Kill List (joblo.com) — One of the highlighted horror gems is Session 9, set in the abandoned Danvers State Hospital, whose eerie atmosphere and psychological tension might especially intrigue local viewers. The list walks horror fans through ten underseen films—from Italian classics to Canadian cult favorites—that favor creeping dread, unusual concepts, and emotional storytelling over simple jump scares.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hand to Heart Pet Loss Support Group Meets Monday, August 31 - 5 PM on Zoom Meeting ID: 897 9347 3064 —F. Weil Read on Patch
  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Danvers. Apply here.
  • Lanxess AG posted a job opening for Production Team Lead in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peabody

  • The Peabody Companies' assistant property managers earn CPO and SHCM professional designations (nerej.com)
  • These Are the 10 'Hottest' Zip Codes in the US—See If Yours Made the List (marthastewart.com)

Beverly

  • Beverly's Endicott College To Host Congressional General Election Debate (patch.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 bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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