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Something’s brewing! Salem hikes tour guide license fee by 3,000% after surge of witch-enthusiasts flood town
The Salem City Council has conjured something truly terrifying, at least for those hoping to make a buck giving tours in the famously spooky city; a 3,400 percent increase in tour guide fees. Salem has long been a popular tourist destination, but interest in the city's history and the infamous Salem Witch Trials has grown to a point where some locals are more annoyed at the congestion than they are happy for the tourist dollars. One frustration in particular caught the attention of the Salem City Council — the many walking tours clogging up the city's sidewalks. Walking tours...
Capital Region Fourth of July celebrations: know before you go
Looking for the best way to celebrate the Fourth of July Thursday? Look no further, we have your list of local events!. July 4th celebrations kick off Wednesday with a FREE fireworks display at the Washington County Fairgrounds, offering families an array of food vendors, music and entertainment. The fun begins at 3:30 when gates open at the fairgrounds in Greenwich, but fireworks don't begin until 9:30 p.m.
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