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Unicorns, murder mysteries and magical adventures: Here are Salem’s top reads of 2023
Of thousands of books at the Salem Public Library, several titles stood out this year as community favorites. Here are the top book, DVD and “library of things” checkouts of 2023, plus some picks from local librarians.
COLUMN: Salem man reports owl attack near Bush’s Pasture Park
The city of Salem has issued a warning after a man reported an owl attack over the weekend. Local bird expert Harry Fuller investigates.
EVENTS: Downtown caroling, free holiday movies this weekend
Enjoy live music downtown, see a free movie or catch the last evenings of annual holiday light displays this weekend in Salem.
Bentley’s Coffee donates 958 toys to local animal shelters
The Salem coffee shop holds an annual toy drive in honor of the organization’s namesake: An 18-year-old yorkie mix pup.
PHOTOS: Santa visits with hundreds at Keizer Fire Candy Cane Day
Nearly 400 people came through the bay doors for a visit with Santa during the annual Candy Cane Day put on by the Keizer Fire Department.
Mixing irreverence with beauty, Salem Tuba Holiday returns Dec. 24
After an ice storm cancelation in 2022, Salem Tuba Holiday is back at the Elsinore on Christmas Eve.
EVENTS: Holiday bar crawl through downtown
Events in Salem this weekend include a holiday bar crawl hosted by Travel Salem, a carol sing-along at the library and an afternoon making handmade gifts for local seniors.
COLUMN: How to get the most out of your meeting with a Medicare counselor
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
From Napoleon Dynamite to Barbenheimer, Salem’s indie cinema celebrates four decades
Salem Cinema opened on Christmas Day in 1982 under a parkade, with staff bribing skateboarding teenagers with popcorn to stay off the theater’s roof during shows. Though still recovering from the pandemic, there’s much more reel to spin ahead.