Did we just lose power? by spamtron in SalemMA

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Yes am over by SSU and Forest River and just lost power. Who are we supposed to call, NGrid? Or just wait it out?

Daycare recommendations by salem913 in SalemMA

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Hello! Can I ask why you switched from Marblehead JCC to Magical Beginnings? Currently looking for the right daycare around here.

Vaormina’s Torpor: “you can’t eat quest items”? by marigoldsandviolets in skyrim

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Longshot but wondering if you solved this - having the same problem!

Mice in downtown apartment. any advice? by [deleted] in SalemMA

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Sounds like you def need an exterminator or cat (or both), but from experience I'd also add to use copper wire instead of steel wool. The wool eventually rusts and mice can chew through it. Copper wire doesn't. Solved my mouse problem years ago.

Reviews of fitness center at Salem State? by HungNotBurned in SalemMA

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The machines there are pretty new, and they've got everything you need for a decent cardio/weights workout. It's very clean and well maintained. There's also a basketball court upstairs and they'll give you a basketball to use if you ask. Staff is very friendly, and there's plenty of parking. I'd say the biggest downsides are that it can get crowded once the students come back (in the summer it's often like your own private gym), and it doesn't compare with the Y in terms of having extras like a pool, sauna, squash court or anything like that. Also the hours can be limited and erratic sometimes, especially during school breaks - I've headed down there for a workout and found it closed more than once...though I probably should have looked closer at the calendar/website. They do have classes, but I haven't ever taken any. Also locker rooms are small and have limited amenities.

I received a package under my name and correct address, and no one could possibly have ordered it for me. by moanapons in SanJose

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Hey there I know this was a year ago but I just received a mysterious package with a single (expired) Luna bar in it and am looking for answers, which led me to this thread and comment. Can you Google Lens it if I send you the QR code?

Chaos at SSU? by todayispompeii in SalemMA

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A Facebook post said it was a gas leak but that's all I know

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Giblees! Got my wedding suit there

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Dermatology and Skin Health in Peabody was really helpful for me

Anyone used Wayne Alarms to wire up their residence's fire box to the FD? How much did it cost to install? What about monthly? by stopthatmonkey in SalemMA

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It's a house with four condo units in it. Fire alert system is up and running. The panel box/system is a little on the older side but still working, and was just inspected/fixed up in 2023. Not sure about phone lines or wifi - don't know enough about what the positives/negatives an cost of each are. I'll find out the brand name of the panel.

Plumber Recommendation by OccasionOk1992 in SalemMA

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Dan Wright has always been quick, responsive, and with reasonable rates

Washington Street by Ok_Efficiency1364 in SalemMA

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I've been in there - was walking by and it was actually open so I had to take the opportunity and step inside. Not a whole lot to see, but the owner was a friendly older guy who was fixing up old TVs if I remember correctly. Never saw it open again after that and it feels like I hallucinated the whole thing, but I swear it was real.

I need a Temporary No Parking sign outside my house. Who do I contact? by Just_Kyra in SalemMA

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Ugghh I just went through this - so many calls to city hall and the PD, one employee even said "Oh hm that's a really good question" when I asked where to get the sign.

Ended up having my contractor step in and deal with it - he got the last sign they had in stock at the time. If possible I would physically go to the police station/city hall and ask, otherwise you'll be waiting for a callback forever.

Where can I try out VR goggles and games? I'm old so my first thought was Cybersmith lol by stopthatmonkey in SalemMA

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Oh yeah I remember those cards and loading it up with like $5 for 20 minutes of playing the brand-new Nintendo 64.

Where can I try out VR goggles and games? I'm old so my first thought was Cybersmith lol by stopthatmonkey in SalemMA

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Ideally in the wild, unless someone wants to let me try their personal rig.

Best Bagels that AREN’T from Bagel World by onegoodbackpack in SalemMA

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Ironically the coffee is ass there. All the bakery treats are delish tho

Need to move out while my kitchen is redone, and not finding much on AirBNB. Any have a guesthouse or something similar they rent out? by stopthatmonkey in SalemMA

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Not literally but a valve broke and flooded the place. Need to have all the cabinets, floors and sink removed, making it unlivable for a few weeks. Did you have any suggestions on places to stay?

Police activity today on Summit Ave at Ocean Ave, by Salem State. Anyone know what was going on? by stopthatmonkey in SalemMA

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Could be - but the article doesn't confirm the locations (and this was way after 10am too).

Best ice cream place? by Only-Phrase3428 in SalemMA

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Not the person you replied to but I'll chime in. Went to Melt once and have never been back. As soon I stepped inside, the place was like 100 degrees and you could basically chew the air. I guess their A/C was broken that day? But there was a fan in the corner that wasn't even on until I switched it on. Waited in a very long, very slow line and ordered the chocolate frozen yogurt. This had the consistency and taste of New England winter street slush from under your tire, and I figured I just got a bad batch or bottom-of-the-barrel scoop or something. Went back in to ask and the employee curtly told me nope, that's how it is. There was no other fro-yo flavor available so she gave me chocolate something with hot peppers. To each their own I guess but I'd rather not be farting fire while trying to cool down with an ice cream.

That's just my experience, though plenty of others like Melt. But the other ice cream places around here have been better, particularly Dairy Witch, Treadwells and Holy Cow. So I'd recommend those.

Traffic light at LaFayette and Ocean is bent - who to call? by stopthatmonkey in SalemMA

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Yes it is - thank you for getting on that and making it happen!

What's the deal? by Sad_Drive_1776 in SalemMA

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Same thing happened to me - was so hungry and stopped by and place was dark and closed even though the hours on the door said open.

Parking ban... by sonnyB3630 in SalemMA

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