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Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Legendary Actor Malcolm McDowell Narrates Salem Promotional YouTube Campaign (patch.com) — Salem's own Cinema Salem has launched a new YouTube campaign narrated by legendary actor Malcolm McDowell, highlighting the city's Halloween charm and local businesses. The short videos, created by local filmmakers and performers, aim to introduce visitors to the people and places that define Salem's spooky appeal. Salem businesses and organizations can join future installments by contacting the theater.
• Salem witch broom-making class lets visitors craft their own magical souvenir (wcvb.com) — In Salem, visitors can go beyond witch stories by handcrafting their own brooms in a workshop led by a local Witch City Walking Tours guide. Participants choose handles, broomcorn colors, and charms while learning traditional techniques and setting personal intentions, leaving with a uniquely Salem-made keepsake.
• Quincy to discuss Flock cameras amid growing privacy concerns (wcvb.com) — Salem officials say automated license plate readers have helped solve several cases, including the bombing of the Satanic Temple, but they're now looking for a vendor with stronger data privacy protections. Their experience is part of a broader Massachusetts debate, as Quincy's City Council and other cities reconsider Flock camera contracts amid concerns about misuse and data retention rules.
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