Haven Herald Vol.104

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Small Methane Leak Causes Hallucinations, False Memories

A small leak of methane gas, discovered by The Haven Municipal Works Department to be emanating from the sewers in downtown Haven, could be the cause of visual and auditory hallucinations leading to false memories and loss of tie reported by multiple residents visiting the downtown area earlier this week.
"We urge all residents to remain calm—a leak of this size presents no real or long-term risks to anyone that may have inhaled air affected by the ethane fumes," read a press release issued by the Haven Municipal Works Department. "The leak constituted an increase in methane presence in the air of only a few parts per million, so the effects—while dramatic and potentially frightening—are short-lived and ultimately harmless."
According to sources, the effects of methane gas—even in small doses—can vary wildly from person-to-person, and often express themselves in ways that play upon a victim's pre-existing paranoia. "Methane is a very complicated and versatile compound—but to those that aren't familiar with it, it can seem downright malicious," said East Haven High School chemistry teacher, Richard Patterson. "Methane, particularly when interacting with other common elements such as carbon monoxide, can cause some truly powerful hallucinations, and its effects on the human brain can be compounded in a group setting. One person thinks they see resurrected cop or a werewolf, and all of a sudden everyone is running for the hills from some inevitable monster." "These hallucinations can spread through the power of suggestion, sort of like the idea of violence in a mob mentality. They are so powerful, that people will even insist on the reality of these vague, false memories long after they have been disproven."
Among other strange hallucinations residents reported seeing self-appointed armed militia patrolling Haven, former Haven Police Chief Garland Wuornos with a goatee, and even the famed Haven Herald storefront transformed into a comic book store.
No injuries were reported, but any residents feeling any lasting effects from the minor methane leak are encouraged to visit the Haven Regional Hospital for an complete examination, compliments of Haven Municipal Works.

— by Vince Teagues

Haven Shore Club Celebrating Its Past With a 1950s Themed Party

One of Haven's most storied landmarks will be celebrating the decades of history that have made it such a cherished historical site with a 1950s there party-complete with period garb, live bad, and a vintage car show.
"The '50s were such a special time in American history," said Meredith Walker, even organizer and spokes-person for the Haven Historical Society. "It was a decade filled with hope, with accomplishment, with the belief that we as a country could achieve anything. It's the decade that birthed the American Dream—and we're bringing that spirit back to Haven."
To keep the event feeling as authentic as possible, tickets will not be available online, and will only be sold at the Haven Shore Club box office. Additionally, all flat screen TV's will be removed, no smart phones or modern garb will be permitted, and the entire bar is being redressed to match the fashion of the times.
Partygoers will also be pleased to know that all drinks and food will be sold at 1950s prices, but the Haven Shore Club will still accept currency printed after 1960.

— by Vince Teagues

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