🌱 Patch AM: Thief From Weare Indicted On More Theft Charges In Salem: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments

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In today's newsletter:

• New felony theft and retail crime charges tied to Salem stores
• How a Salem quarterback led Central Catholic's wild last-minute comeback win

Also on today's calendar: Salem Friendship & Garden Club Monthly Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
• Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
• Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thief From Weare Indicted On More Theft Charges In Salem: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com) — Rockingham County prosecutors have brought several new felony indictments, including multiple theft and organized retail crime charges tied to incidents at Marshalls and Macy's in Salem. The cases involve defendants from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with prior theft histories noted in some indictments. All charges remain allegations, not convictions, as the cases move forward in superior court.
   

• Clutch Gene: Caden Smith flashes poise as leader of Central Catholic (bostonherald.com) — A standout performance by Central Catholic quarterback and Salem, N.H., native Caden Smith is putting a local athlete in the regional spotlight after he led a dramatic 52-51 win over Xaverian. Smith, a Bentley commit and multi-sport senior, threw five touchdowns, rushed for another, and says he's focused on leadership and staying mentally balanced as Central Catholic pushes through a challenging schedule.
   

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Sunday October 11
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Tuesday October 13
• Arlington Mill Reservoir Watershed Based Plan Public Meeting →
  Salem, NH Calendar, 33 Geremonty Drive Knightly Meeting Room, Salem
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• 2026 Ribbon Cutting at Salem Police Department Building →
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• Town Council Meeting (Budget Review) →
  Salem, NH Calendar, 33 Geremonty Drive Knightly Meeting Room, Salem
  6:00 pm
• soundbath and stars →
  17 Via Toscana, Salem
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Event of a Member: Monthly Salem Lions Club Meeting →
  Salem NH
• District 10 Monthly Business Meeting →
  St. David's Episcopal Church, 231 Main Street, Salem
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• PTA Monster Mash
  Dr. L. F. Soule School Salem, NH 03079
  6:00 pm
• Michael's American Bar and Grill →
  Michael's American Bar and Grill, 8 Stiles Road, Salem
  6:30 pm
Monday October 19
• Salem Friendship & Garden Club Monthly Meeting →
  Derry-Salem Elks #2226, 39 Shadow Lake Rd, Salem
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• FREE EVENT - Salem Rec Trunk or Treat Event! →
  Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way, Salem
  5:30 pm
Sunday October 25
• Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem) →
  2 Washington St, Peabody
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Shaw's in Windham, NH Ticket Giveaway (audacy.com)
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• Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for Integrated ALS Care and Discovery Announce First Participant Enrolled in VITALS Trial (dartmouth.edu)

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• Yacht Rock Legend and Oscar-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Announces Farewell Tour 50 Years After Landmark Debut Album (parade.com)
• Marriage licenses filed and divorces filed for Saturday, Oct. 10 (themercury.com)
• Derry Town Council, School Board talk tax cap, budgets at jo... (unionleader.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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