Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Harvard settles stolen body parts lawsuits. Here's what happened (miamiherald.com) — Residents may notice renewed attention on Salem after prosecutors said stolen human remains from Harvard's morgue were transported here, along with other states. Harvard has now agreed to a $53 million settlement with affected donor families and plans reforms to its anatomical gifts program, while several defendants have already been sentenced for trafficking the body parts.
• 'A magical place': Massachusetts man reflects on visits to Little League World Series (sungazette.com) — A 73-year-old Salem resident, Phil Pattison, turned car trouble into a 12-hour adventure to reach the Little League World Series in Williamsport. He's made multiple solo pilgrimages from Salem, cherishing the games, the friendly atmosphere, and the chance to meet baseball fans from around the world.
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Indoor Yard Sale Saturday 8/22 from 8am-1:00pm 10 May Street, Marblehead Contents of home, furniture, tools, clothing, housewares, vintage items (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Lots of really cute kitties for adoption at PetSmart in Salem. Some kitties are very young & all are spayed/neutered. Here are just a few. (Nextdoor Witchcraft Heights)
Looking for recommendations from actual homeowners if you have used a company to do leak detection and repair from outside siding or facia. Let me know what you used them for and if you thought the price was reasonable, I have a ceiling leak on the first floor (not the second floor), and… (Nextdoor North Salem)
Salem State College posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty (DAY), Music and Dance (Ethnomusicology), AY 2025 - 2026 in Salem. Apply here.
Hallmark Cards, Inc. posted a job opening for Hallmark Field Merchandiser (Part Time) Swampscott, MA 01907 in Swampscott. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
Marblehead 10-Year-Old Is Turning Seashell Craft Into Small Business (iheart.com)
Moulton, Markey face off in final debate before Sept. 1 primary (marbleheadcurrent.org)
Swampscott
New Swampscott Perfoming Arts Venue To Host MCC's First Rock Fundraiser (patch.com)
Peabody
Peabody To Host E-Bike, Scooter, Dirt Bike Safety Forum (patch.com)
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