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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Faith and homeschool hub: From Bibles and thoughtful reads to homeschool curriculum, VBS gear, and church supplies, Christianbook has the kind of deep selection and steady discounts that save the day when Sunday sneaks up on you.
Live tunes, Tuscan vibes: Part Italian kitchen, part music hangout, Chianti Cafe nails that urbane, brick-walled vibe Salem folks sneak to Beverly for.
Salem-made chocolate fix: When you're craving something better than generic candy, Harbor Sweets nails it with their iconic Sweet Sloops, buttery buttercrunch, and seasonal assortments with nautical flair.
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The five stories Salem readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Guy Babineau, a Salem resident, has won $500,000 in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$500,00 Frenzy" instant ticket game.
Full story at boston25news.com ↗
A Salem, Massachusetts woman named Katy Place received a DoorDash delivery of 19 pizzas and calzones, plus three steak tip salads under the name "Barry K."
Full story at themainewire.com ↗
The North Shore Runfest will take place in Salem, Oregon on August 30, 2026, starting at 9:00am.
Full story at salemma.gov ↗
The contents of the famous Occult Museum, founded by late paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, are now on display at The Haunted Warren Museum in Salem, Massachusetts.
Full story at courant.com ↗
JLL Capital Markets arranged the sale and acquisition financing for the Residence Inn Boston North Shore/Danvers, a 96-room extended-stay hotel in Danvers, which could become an 88-unit apartment community.
Full story at bostonrealestatetimes.com ↗
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