Monday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
Wednesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marblehead makes waves as Etchells Nationals come to town (marbleheadcurrent.org) — A national sailing spotlight just hit Marblehead, as Eastern Yacht Club and Etchells Fleet 4 hosted the 2026 Etchells U.S. National Championship on local waters this past weekend. Crews from New York, Boston, and beyond competed over three days, with top finishes for teams sailing out of Boston and Eastern yacht clubs, giving Marblehead sailors and spectators a front-row view of elite racing.
• All creatures great and small receive blessings at St. Andrew's (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Local pet owners gathered at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church for a joyful blessing of the animals, honoring St. Francis of Assisi and the comfort pets bring in hard times. Families brought dogs, cats, and even stuffed animals to be blessed by Rev. C. Clyde Elledge, celebrating the deep bonds between Marblehead-area residents and their animal companions.
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🗞 Nearby News
Salem
Mayfair Witches season 3 premiere date, new details revealed (cartermatt.com)
Salem sees jump in visitors this October: "It has been growing so fast" (cbsnews.com)
Local singing sisters bring Salem's dark history to life with Halloween event (eastidahonews.com)
Swampscott
Essex County sees lowest price for diesel gas at $5.39 in week ending Oct. 3 (northbostonnews.com)
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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!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!