Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Earlier today, we published a roundup of volunteer opportunities and other ways to help kids in Salem learn to read.
The Salem Public Library has another offering we wanted to alert you to – “Reading Buddies.” New and emerging readers get a chance to read to a teen volunteer to develop their confidence. The next session is Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the children’s corner in the main branch.
Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest Salem news.
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The Ghosts of the Grand haunted house this year asks attendees to step into the role of paranormal investigators, with ghosts hiding around every corner. This year, visitors can also…
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Despite earlier fears of a depleted federal firefighting force, state officials said federal agencies responded aggressively and kept fires contained on federal land.
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New state data this fall showed most Salem kids are still struggling to read at grade level. Local schools and literacy programs need volunteers to help turn that around.
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Oregon’s junior senator spoke for 23 hours on the Senate floor, reading from “How Democracies Die” and objecting to the president’s deployment of National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities.
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