🌱 Patch AM: How does Swampscott’s premium gas price compare across Essex County?

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In today's newsletter:

• How does Swampscott's premium gas price compare across Essex County?

Also on today's calendar: Comedy and Live Music All Weekend Long in Swampscott Live at The Dory and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Rain, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
• Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Essex County saw lowest price for premium gas at $4.66 in week ending Sept. 19 (northbostonnews.com) — Premium gas prices in Essex County are running high, and Swampscott drivers are part of that trend, with locally reported prices listed alongside neighboring communities. The report explains why fuel costs have climbed this year, from global oil tensions to refinery outages, and notes that prices can change quickly day to day.
   

📸 Around Swampscott

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swampscott

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Comedy and Live Music All Weekend Long in Swampscott Live at The Dory →
  153 Humphrey St, Swampscott
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Dueling Pianos →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• What Is Christian Nationalism? →
  Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead
  2:00 pm
• Lydia Breed & Friends Art Exhibit →
  101 Forest Ave, Swampscott
  3:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Grunge Fest - Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots Tribute Night →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026 →
  Beach Bluff Park, 499 Atlantic Ave, Swampscott
  10:00 am
• Open House →
  Pingree School, 537 Highland St, Hamilton
  11:00 am
• Community Connections Festival →
  Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts. 153 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA, 01907
  4:00 pm
• Chelsea Berry →
  The
  7:00 pm
• Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Acosta posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator PT in Swampscott. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swampscott here.

🗞 Nearby News

Salem

• Salem State Unveils New Meier Hall Mural Reframing Salem History (patch.com)
• Salem City Council Moves To Ban Data Centers, Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers (patch.com)
• FCAC's 'Witches!? In Salem?!' blends history, humor (reflector.com)

Marblehead

• Marblehead Woman Honored At State House Latino Excellence Event (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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