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COLUMN: Test your Medicare knowledge with a true-or-false quiz
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.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The importance of writing for ordinary Oregonians
Journalists regularly cover government programs, but too often don't reach out to the people most affected to hear their concerns and questions, Managing Editor Rachel Alexander writes.
PHOTOS: Dancers at World Beat light up Riverfront Park
With a focus on the Philippines, the 2023 World Beat festival brought dancers from all over the world to the stage in Salem, with fire dancers starring in the Saturday night finale.
PHOTOS: Dragon boats give their all at 2023 World Beat
The Willamette River was all color over the weekend as 28 dragon boat teams raced for a shot at glory during the World Beat Festival in Salem.
Salem’s World Beat Festival returns with spotlight on Philippines
Get transported to new countries through food, dance, music, and performances this weekend at the annual World Beat Festival June 23-25.
EVENTS: Dancing, train ride and baseball on the weekend bill in Salem
Watch a baseball game with some fireworks, enjoy a free day at Powerland Heritage Park or check out the returning World Beat Festival with a focus on the Philippines this weekend in Salem.
PHOTOS: Salem grooves, sings and performs to celebrate solstice
Hundreds of musicians took to street corners, restaurants, parks and other venues across Salem Wednesday to celebrate Make Music Day.
Gilbert House outdoor play area reopens after eight months of construction
Hundreds of high-energy kids roamed the new grounds of the Gilbert House Children's Museum's outdoor play area on its first day of reopening after eight months of construction.
COLUMN: The beauty of a banquet shared in a sketchy Salem motel room
Columnist Lynelle WIlcox describes the care two homeless friends took to create a small feast while sharing a motel room.