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🌱 Patch AM: What we know about the wrong-way crash on Route 128
Spotted on the Danvers calendar: Ghost Ship Market presents the Salem Yule Marketplace

Hi Danvers! 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 we know about the wrong-way crash on Route 128
Also on today's calendar: Ghost Ship Market presents the Salem Yule Marketplace and 10 more events.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", with a high of 32 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Brisk and cold, temps: high: 28, low: 20.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 33 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Serious crash involving wrong-way driver under investigation in Danvers, Massachusetts (wcvb.com) — A serious wrong-way crash shut down the southbound side of Route 128 at Exit 42 in Danvers late Friday night, with traffic diverted while crews cleared the scene. State police haven’t yet said whether anyone was injured, and more details are expected as the investigation continues.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Danvers
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★ Featured events ★
- Ghost Ship Market presents the Salem Yule Marketplace
32 Derby Square, Salem
11:00 am - Living in the Light Celebration
First Spiritualist Church of Salem, 34 Warren St, Salem
3:00 pm - They Spynz - Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut - FREE SHOW
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - BrassFed Nation Holiday Bash
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - A Holiday Homecoming with Jon Butcher & Diane Blue
Off Cabot Comedy, Music & More ,
9:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- A Yuletide Sojourn: The Paul Madore Chorale Presents Seasonal Concert
First Parish Church, 10 Central St., Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
7:00 pm - Holidays & Wintertide - A Night of Christmas & Winter Music
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar , 177 Main St , Gloucester
8:00 pm - Food Donation Drive
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
1:00 pm - ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Class & Exam
Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel , 50 Dayton St , Danvers
8:00 am - Ghost Stories of New England
SATV Conference Room, 285 Derby Street, Salem, Ma
12:00 pm - Getting Your Affairs in Order: Making Decisions When It Matters Most
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
7:00 pm - Zoom Program: Great Performers: Peggy Lee with Clint Edwards
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
7:00 pm - Zoom Program: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Marketing Plan ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan")
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
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Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Danvers Skater Will Perform at National Send-Off Showcase on December 18th —Courtney Megliola Read on Patch
- Route 128 Southbound in Danvers was closed at exit 43 due to a crash, but all lanes are now open.
10:36PM on Dec 12: Route 128 Southbound is closed at exit 43 in Danvers due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Danvers. Apply here.
- NexDine posted a job opening for Cashier in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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