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Hi Salem! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What should Salem residents do if they spot a lanternfly?

Also on today's calendar: Salem Friendship Garden Club Meet & Greet and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Invasive lanternfly 'spotted' in New Hampshire (mychamplainvalley.com) — State agriculture officials say a small number of invasive spotted lanternflies have been seen in the wild in Salem, raising concerns for New Hampshire's grape, apple, and hardwood trees. Residents are urged to report any suspected sightings through the NHBugs form and are advised to kill the pests and destroy egg masses to help slow their spread.
   

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    Monday August 31
  • Back to School - Ice cream Social
    Mary a. Fisk Elementary School Salem, NH 03079
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Senior Parents Parking Spot Chalk Night
    Salem High School Salem, NH 03079
    6:00 pm
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment →
    Salem, NH Calendar, 33 Geremonty Drive Knightly Meeting Room, Salem
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Conservation Commission Meeting →
    Salem, NH Calendar, 33 Geremonty Drive Knightly Meeting Room, Salem
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Senior Sunrise - Football Field
    Salem High School Salem, NH 03079
    6:00 am
    • Thursday September 10
  • Salem Friendship Garden Club Meet & Greet →
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    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Botanical Artisan Fair →
    Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Rd, Lee
    10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Windham

  • Sqairz: Delivers performance gains for 82% of athletes in showcase (firstcallgolf.com)

Hampstead

  • Dartmouth Health researchers identify additional risk for patients with tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome apart from meat allergy (eurekalert.org)
  • KTM Exteriors & Roofing Announces Enhanced Winter Storm Preparation Services (gainesville.com)

Derry

  • Miss New Hampshire and Miss New Hampshire's Teen to Compete at Miss America Competition (eagletribune.com)
  • Sept. 13: Coffee, rescue dogs, motorcycles, and a winning poker hand! (inklink.news)
  • Thief Indicted On Salem Fentanyl, Stolen Property Charges: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com)

Ok Salem! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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