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A rainy, windy Saturday didn’t stop Salem from celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

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People flocked to Don Froylan Creamery for the cheesemaker’s first celebration, featuring a bouncy house, music, and a special piñata for kids.

Meanwhile at McKay High School, dancers dazzled the crowd and contestants flaunted their best makeup and costumes. We’ll have photos and video from local events later today.

A dozen kids took turns hitting a Takis piñata at Don Froylan’s inaugural Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (RACHEL ALEXANDER/Salem Reporter)

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Lord’s Cupboard food pantry in south Salem sees more people in need

The Lord’s Cupboard, a food pantry at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 590 Elma Avenue S.E., has seen an increase in people coming to feed themselves and their families…

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PHOTOS: Fairmount Halloween Parade draws a crowd

Hundreds of people gathered in the Fairmount neighborhood for the annual Halloween march of witches, dinosaurs and other spooky creatures.

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What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in November

Locally made ceramics, peaceful woodland scenes and dolls from around the world are among the art featured in Salem’s galleries this month.

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Lord’s Cupboard food pantry in south Salem sees more people in need

PHOTOS: Fairmount Halloween Parade draws a crowd

What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in November

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