🌱 Patch AM: North Shore Residents Warned Of 'Sheriff' Scam, With Official-Looking Court Documents

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North Shore Residents Warned Of 'Sheriff' Scam, With Official-Looking Court Documents

Salem police said a resident received a call and email with a doctored arrest warrant (shown below).

Salem State Event To Examine Dangers Journalists Face

Lauren Walsh will join Salem State's Holocaust and Genocide Studies center for a Nov. 18 talk in Salem.

Salem Textile Recycling Drive Moves To Canal Street Site For Next Event

Zero Waste Salem's annual drive will take clothing, linens and shoes at O'Keefe Athletic Complex on Nov. 21.

🌱 Patch AM: Salem State To Host First 'Ukulele Melee' Free Weekend Event

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Salem State To Host First 'Ukulele Melee' Free Weekend Event

The Saturday event will bring workshops, performances and beginner help to Salem State's Harrington Campus.

Cinema Salem To Host Arpeggione Ensemble's 'Miniature Nutcracker'

The Beverly-based nonprofit will pair Tchaikovsky selections with readings from E.T.A. Hoffmann's original tale.

Salem Fall Restaurant Week To Feature 16 Dining Spots Starting Sunday

The five-day event will feature special menus, dishes and promotions at 16 Witch City restaurants.

Salem Transforms Downtown Trick-Or-Treat Into 'Trick-Or-Turkey' Event

The downtown trick-or-treat was canceled because of the September nor'easter.

🌱 Patch AM: Salem Man Faces Arson Charge, Held Without Bail After Waite Street Fire

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Salem Man Faces Arson Charge, Held Without Bail After Waite Street Fire

Salem fire said an investigation into the Nov. 3 fire determined it was suspicious.

Salem Housing Roadmap Report: Rents Up 10%, Houses Up 13% Since 2022

The city said 15 of 30 housing strategies are complete, while home prices, rents and low vacancy still strain affordability.

60+ Chinchillas Rescued From Ohio Up For MA Adoption: MSPCA

The MSPCA-Angell said five dozen chinchillas were rescued from a commercial breeding facility and brought to Massachusetts shelters.

Salem Looks To Turn Historic Halloween Into Holiday Happenings Success

The monthlong Salem campaign includes a tree lighting, shopping events, decorated windows and a family New Year's Eve.

🌱 Patch AM: How Salem's past shaped Hawthorne's stories of guilt

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🌱 Patch AM: Salem boys soccer exits state tournament in penalty shootout

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🌱 Patch AM: 115 apartments near Salem station clear a major funding hurdle

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🌱 Patch AM: North Shore Tequila, Taco, Whiskey Bar To Close Salem Location

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North Shore Tequila, Taco, Whiskey Bar To Close Salem Location

Owners of Barrio Salem said its Haverhill and Portsmouth, NH locations will remain open.

Salem Record Store To Shutter Amid 'Industry' Headwinds

The owner of Residency Records in Salem announced the Church Street location's closure early in 2027.

Salem Halloween 2026: Witch City Sees 1.6 Million October Visitors, Up 12 Percent

Destination Salem said Halloween Day visitation was 195,827 visitors and visits - up 38.9% from 2025.

Salem To Honor Decorated Capt. Walter C. O'Neil At Veterans Day Ceremony

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Veterans Council invited veterans, families and friends to attend the Nov. 11 event.

Salem To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Ota City, Japan Sister City Relationship

The city will hold a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the bond on Saturday.

Salem Police Stop 3 Armed Robbery Suspects, Seize Loaded Guns, Ammunition

Salem police said three of the four guns found were loaded, with one an untraceable "ghost gun."

Salem PowerChoice Sets New 3-Year Electric Rates

The city's group electricity program will set new rates in December and drop its Standard renewable option.

Salem Restaurants to Host Annual Holiday Marketplace Nov. 28

A Sip & Shop event in Salem: Seasonal cocktails, local brews, and appetizers while you shop.

'This Is Our World Cup': Salem Shops Celebrate Record Halloween As Life Returns To Normal

A sense of both accomplishment and relief accompanies the transition from the Halloween tourist crush in the Witch City.

Salem's Decibels Film Festival Brings Rock Subcultures To Big Screen

The Nov. 19-22 festival at Cinema Salem will feature five films centered on bands, fans and music scenes.

Salem 2026 Voter Guide: Ballot Questions, Candidates, Polling Locations

Essex County residents will vote on the 6th Congressional District successor to Seth Moulton in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Salem's Good Witch Hosts 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' Original Cast Members On Halloween Visit

Ashley Tina welcomed the cast to her Essex Street business ahead of their 30th anniversary reunion program at The Cabot.

Beverly Troop 4 To Mark 100 Years Of Scouting At Anniversary Event

The Beverly troop will celebrate its centennial Nov. 14 and is inviting current and former members and their families.

10 Charged In Salem Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl Downtown Drug Crackdown: Police

Salem police said the arrests followed a two-month investigation "to identify individuals selling drugs on the street in downtown Salem."

Marblehead Counseling Center Embarks On $125K Fundraising Campaign

The nonprofit says donations help cover services and support planned expansion of group counseling and telehealth.

Salem Launches Flu Shot Campaign With 'Maxine The Vaccine Witch'

The city wants 400 more residents vaccinated against the flu this season than last year as part of a community-wide campaign.

Salem To Be Featured In ABC 'Nightline' Halloween Special

The "Frightline" ABC episode will spotlight modern-day witches, Salem descendants and self-described vampires.

Salem Halloween 2026: Haunted Happenings Concludes With 3-Day Holiday Spectacular

Record crowds are expected this weekend with sunny and dry weather and a Saturday holiday.

Retired Lobsterman Cashes In On Salem Purchase Of $160K Lottery Ticket

The winning ticket was bought at the Market Basket on Highland Avenue.

Salem Halloween 2026: World-Record Jack-O'-Latern Carved On Salem Common

Raising Cane's owner Todd Graves organized the carving of the Guinness World Record 3,156-pound pumpkin in the Witch City.

Ohio Man Charged With Using Stun Gun Near Salem Bewitched Statue: Police

Police said the man is accused of brandishing the gun and "firing" it during a argument in the square on Tuesday night.

Salem State Earns National Seal Of Excelencia Certification

The national certification recognizes Salem State's work to improve outcomes for Latino students and all students.