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Boston’s most haunted locations

The lobby of the Omni Parker House in Boston.

Check in for a haunting good time at the Omni Parker House. | Photo by @katlenaphotos

Gather around — it’s time for a spooky story. With a city as ~~old~~ historic as ours, there’s no shortage of haunted spots + terrifying tales to tell.

Read on… if you dare.

👻 Cutler Majestic Theater

Aside from a spirited performance, visitors have reported sightings of multiple ghosts. According to a few accounts, Emerson students have caught a glimpse of a suspected former Boston Mayor in the seat where he died during a performance. There has also been a young girl spotted floating in the upper balcony.

👻 Omni Parker House

Did you know that the third floor was once occupied by Charles Dickens? Guests have reported many paranormal experiences on this floor. The elevator will suspiciously stop there without anyone pushing the button, and the doors will open to no one waiting. Plus, no one can say the owner Mr. Harvey Parker wasn’t a hard worker — especially since guests have reported seeing him doing guest room checks and roaming the halls dressed in 19th century attire.

👻 Boston Athenaeum

This historic library will raise your spirits as it used to display a book bound in human skin + still offers views of the Granary Burying Ground. This eerie destination is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Reverend Harris, which was first witnessed by Nathaniel Hawthorne in the reading room.

👻 The Liberty Hotel

This now luxury hotel was once the Charles Street Jail, aka Suffolk County Jail. The historic property dates back to the 1851 and hotel guests have reported hearing the sounds of heavy boots stomping and the clang of cell doors locking + temperature changes shortly after.

👻 USS Salem

This Navy cruiser was built after World War II and can be found in Quincy. The ship’s “mess hall” has the most reported afterlife activity. Visitors have had recurring experiences with a man named John who used to work in maintenance on the ship before his death.

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Today

Live at Brookline Booksmith! Dani Shapiro: Signal Fires | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | 279 Harvard Street, Boston | Free | Book pickup begins at 6:30 p.m. for this author discussion.
Trivia Night at Lamplighter CX | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N First Street, Cambridge | Free to play | The Cambridge Crossing taproom hosts free trivia weekly + winners get beer money.
Spooky Book Fair | Tue., Oct. 18 | 5-9 p.m. | Sam Adam Boston Taproom, 60 State St., Boston | Price of purchase | Join Trident Book Sellers in the taproom for a spooky book fair with plenty of horror books, graphic novels + witchy genres to shop.

Wednesday

Joyner Lucas | Wed., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston | $40.00 - $65.00 | Doors open at 6 p.m. to see the American rapper live.

Thursday

Boston Bruins vs. Anaheim Ducks | Thu., Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $75.50+
Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me | Thu., Oct. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Boch Center, 270 Tremont Street, Boston | $39.00 - $135.00 | Join NPR for a performance of the comedy news quiz show at the Boch Center.

Friday

BULLYBOY X CURDS&CO: spirits and cheese | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Bully Boy Distillers, 44 Cedric Street, Boston | $55.00 | Head to Bully Boy to sip on local spirits and sample cheeses to pair from curds&co.

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Weather

61º | Showers | 40% chance of rain

Transit

Shuttle buses are replacing service along most of the Blue Line now through Thurs., Oct. 20 for track repairs beginning each night at 8:45 p.m. Riders can expect changes between Bowdoin and Orient Heights. The East Boston Ferry will run until 11 p.m. during this service change. 🚌 (NBC 10)

Biz

Trillium Brewing Co. has purchased brewing equipment from Spencer Brewing to use at its new flagship spot at 100 Royall St., Canton. Trillium officials are accepting bids for the 25,000-sqft facility at 110 Shawmut Rd. 🍻 (Boston Business Journal)

Number

$10.4 million. That’s the amount that the Connecticut mansion owned by former Red Sox owner Harry H. Frazee has sold for. Frazee was infamously known as the owner who traded “Babe” Ruth to the Yankees. The estate features 13,500-sqft with eight bedrooms, a carriage house with four bedrooms, a 10,000 bottle wine cellar, and tennis courts. (Boston.com)

Eat

Popular Back Bay restaurant Faccia Brutta — which translates to “ugly face” in Italian — has changed its name to Faccia a Faccia, meaning “face to face.” The change is intended to avoid future confusion with Brooklyn-based company Faccia Brutto. (Eater Boston)

Pets

There are plenty of of pawfect opportunities on Sat., Oct. 29 to parade your dressed up pet in a pet parade. Break out your best pet costumes for the Doggone Halloween Dog Parade at Downtown Crossing, the annual Halloween Block Party and Pet Parade at Chuckie Harris Park in Somerville + the Annual Canine Costume Parade in Jamaica Plain. 🐶

Edu

MIT and Harvard ranked in the top five on WalletHub’s 2023 College and Universities list for the top-performing schools at the lowest possible costs to undergraduates. The study compared 900+ higher-education institutions in the US. 🎓

Tech

Bedford-based Vox Biomedical and Draper have teamed up to use a breathalyzer device to detect THC. The “microAnalyzer” is exclusively licensed and is currently in a third phase of testing. (Boston Business Journal)

Ranked

Five New England states ranked in the top 10 most expensive states for retirement, according to a list by Bankrate. The Bay State placed fourth in the study that examined wellness, culture, and weather. Connecticut ranked third, Vermont took the sixth spot, Rhode Island placed seventh, and Maine rounded out the top 10. (Boston.com)

DYK

Did you know we want to see your artwork on our products? We’re looking for freelance graphic designers in Boston to work with us through our online retail store, and yes, you’d be getting paid for it. First, let’s get to know each other.

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What to expect for Boston Celtics season

Now through April, we’ll be sporting green. | Photo by @smcc_photography

Break out your lucky green jersey — it’s game day, Boston. Today, the Celtics will play their first regular season game at TD Garden against the 76ers. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. and here’s what to expect this season.

The Celtics ended last season in Game Six of the NBA finals against the Golden State Warriors. Will this be the season they bring home banner No. 18?

The team will be led by interim head coach Joe Mazzulla. Who’s new on the court? Malcolm Brogdon + Blake Griffin.

This season, the NBA and NBA Players Association will retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey across the league. Additionally, all NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their jerseys and every NBA court will include a clover-shaped logo with Russell’s No. 6.

The Celtics will also remember Bill Russell with two tribute events — the first tonight and the next on the legend’s birthday (Feb. 12).

Let us know if we will see you at the Garden this season.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Jessica.

Editor’s pick: We are just over half way through October — have you made the trip to Salem yet? If the idea of more than half a million visitors is too scary to consider, think about a day trip to one of these alternative Halloween towns.

The list features Fall River, where you can find the infamous Lizzie Borden house + Laconia, which is home to the annual New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 29).

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