Community Corner

Things That Go Boom in the Night

They have been reported in Marblehead and Salem.

Did you hear it in Swampscott? The late-night explosions.

Are they from aliens with lousy aim?

Maybe it's secret government testing to make sure people are paying attention.

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Whatever it is, the ka-booms in Salem and Marblehead have ignited conversation.

The latest report we are aware of came Tuesday night at 10:22. it was in the Clifton Avenue area. So it wasn't too far from Swampscott.

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Early Saturday, Marblehead and Salem callers pressed  911 to report hearing what sounded like a firework or gunshot.

Have you heard it?


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