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Also on today's calendar: Halloween Movie Paint Night and 12 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Bill K.!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Salem Rolls Out Free 30-Day Bluebikes Memberships for October (rock929rocks.com) — Salem residents and workers can snag a free 30-day Bluebikes membership for October, covering unlimited 45-minute rides during the busy Halloween season while supplies last. You'll need to email Transportation Planner Eric Gemperline with your name and Salem home or workplace details, then activate the code online or in the app, with only overtime minutes billed at ten cents.
2. High School Football Scoring Through Week 4 of 2026 (salemnews.com) — Salem High football fans can see exactly how their top scorers stack up across the North Shore, with Jeremiah Barahona leading the Witches and several teammates also on the list. The roundup tracks touchdowns, kicks, and total points through Week 4 for Salem and rival programs like Peabody, Beverly, Gloucester, and St. John's Prep.
3. One Dead, One Missing, One Hospitalized After Boating Accident off MA (jems.com) — A deadly boating accident off Singing Beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea has left one man dead, another hospitalized, and a third still missing, drawing a massive response from regional agencies including Salem's harbormaster. Crews from Gloucester, Beverly, state police, and the Coast Guard continue searching the waters using thermal imaging and sonar as investigators piece together what happened.
4. Things to Do in Salem MA: 25 Best Attractions & Experiences (tycoonstory.com) — If you live in Salem, this guide pulls together many of the attractions, parks, museums, and walking tours visitors constantly ask you about, from the Witch Trials sites to the Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Maritime. It also highlights quieter seasons, free activities, family-friendly stops, and sample one-, two-, and three-day itineraries that can help you plan your own staycation or host out-of-town guests year-round.
5. Melissa Joan Hart Shows Up to Son's Final Homecoming—But One Detail on Her Shirt Has Everyone Talking (parade.com) — Salem-area fans of Sabrina the Teenage Witch may soon see Melissa Joan Hart nearby, as her show's 30th anniversary reunion tour kicks off on Halloween near Salem. The story also spotlights her playful support for her son at his final homecoming and how she balances parenting with a busy career.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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