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Good morning to you Swampscott! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Swampscott's Town Hall lawn turned into a sea of classic cars

Also on today's calendar: Karen Lostracco: The Power of Humane Law Enforcement to Stop Animal Cruelty and Neglect and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'I See Art': Hundreds Pull Classic Cars onto Town Hall Lawn (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott's Town Hall lawn and Linscott Park filled with hundreds of classic cars today for the fifteenth annual Swampscott Car Show, launched years ago by resident Doug Dubin. With the ocean backdrop and the concurrent farmers market, the event drew families, longtime collectors, and curious neighbors to admire vehicles from the 1930s to modern models and specialty military displays.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Salem

  • Salem sees jump in visitors this October: "It has been growing so fast" (cbsnews.com)
  • Mayfair Witches season 3 premiere date, new details revealed (cartermatt.com)
  • Heading to Salem this October? 5 spots with true ghost stories (capecodtimes.com)

Marblehead

  • Former Warwick Theater manager alleges owners owe more than $150K to employees, vendors (marbleheadcurrent.org)

Ok Swampscott! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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