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Also on today's calendar: Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Newfields Sex Offender Indicted On Child Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Other Charges: Rockingham Indictments (patch.com) — Rockingham County grand jurors handed up a series of indictments, including several tied to Salem, such as alleged threats and assault against a Salem police officer and separate felony thefts at Target and Home Depot in town. The list also details serious charges in nearby communities, from drug possession and DUI to child sexual assault and burglary, underscoring ongoing regional public safety concerns.
• Salem, NH Town Council — October 14, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Salem residents can use MeetingWatch to dig into a recent Town Council meeting, including what the board decided on a site plan and where to find the exact moment in the video. The service offers plain‑English explanations, links to minutes, and searchable records so you can quickly understand how Salem's council handled issues that may affect your neighborhood.
• Salem car wash attendant's small gestures make big impact on boy with autism (wmur.com) — A Pelham family regularly visits the ScrubaDub car wash in Salem, where attendant Ben Pineiro's playful window drawings have become a cherished ritual for their 5‑year‑old son with autism. His small gestures have turned a routine errand into a welcoming, sensory‑friendly outing and highlight how simple kindness in a Salem business can deeply support local families.
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