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Pastor to bring lessons from Europe trip to Salem congregation
Thanks to a competitive national grant, Pastor Rob Toornstra will take a sabbatical to Holland, Switzerland and Greece to reconnect with his family and faith, and inform his curriculum at Sunnyslope Church.
New book reveals Willamette Valley Indigenous History
Dr. David Lewis will discuss his latest book, “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley,” at a Willamette University signing on Monday, Nov. 20.
EVENTS: Turkey trot and holiday events spice up the weekend
Events for the weekend of Friday, Nov. 17, include the Turkey Trot at Riverfront Park, a signing workshop, plays showcasing local talent and holiday gift markets.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening around Salem neighborhoods in November
Salem's neighborhood associations bring you the latest on a bike drive in Highland, the proposed Meyer Farm development and work to clean up syringes from the Willamette River.
Salem artist reimagines the city’s manholes as portals to another world
Using public data, Sophia Wood made a creative map assigning more than 10,000 manholes in Salem a code name, risk level and destination. She hopes the project will give writers and artists prompts as they explore the city.
COLUMN: Avian flu spells bad news for local birds
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his "Some Fascinating Things About Birds" column.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day at the Oregon Capitol
Oregon's Veterans Day ceremony was held Saturday morning in front of the Capitol in Salem.
EVENTS: Celebrate Veterans Day, see a high school play
Three Salem high schools have fall shows on stage this weekend, alongside Veterans Day observations and other live shows.
Residents talk traffic, housing at first south Salem Town Hall
In the first meeting of its kind, south Salem city councilors addressed questions from constituents about affordable housing, codes and city spending.