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Also, don't miss They Spynz - Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut - FREE SHOW on the Danvers Patch calendar

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Good morning Danvers! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Danvers athletes powered big wins in this week’s action?
  • How a Salem firehouse fundraiser is helping local students and teams
  • How a Danvers native turned ultra-weird movies into a community event

Also on today's calendar: They Spynz - Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut - FREE SHOW and 13 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Danversfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 56, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 35 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wednesday's area roundup: Another hat trick for Beverly's Bowen (cnhi.com) — Danvers athletes had a strong showing, with boys basketball captains leading the Falcons to their first win of the season and the boys track team battling Masconomet in a competitive meet. The roundup also highlights standout performances from nearby schools in hockey, basketball, and track. Local fans can see how Danvers stacks up against familiar rivals across multiple sports.
   

• Salem Fire Union Makes Donation After Student Merch Sales Drive (patch.com) — Salem High School students and the Salem Firefighters Union teamed up on a 10-day merchandise drive that raised funds for the Class of 2026 and school athletic teams. The union then donated $8,250 back to the students and programs. Danvers readers may recognize Patch editor Scott Souza, who also covers Danvers and nearby communities.
   

• Honoring Redford, from Sundance and Woodward to ‘Jeremiah Johnson' and ‘Ordinary People' (cambridgeday.com) — A Somerville film club is spotlighting Danvers native Matt Farley, the ultra-prolific novelty songwriter who’s also built a cult following with his homemade, community-driven movies. He’ll appear for a free screening and Q&A of his offbeat film “Magic Spot,” set in a fictional North Shore town with an interdimensional portal. The piece also notes a Robert Redford tribute series and holiday double features nearby.
   

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