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A decade of work brings caboose alive at Willamette Heritage Center
The new caboose exhibit at the Willamette Heritage Center was completed at the hands of 13 dedicated volunteers like Christopher Hackett, the project manager. It took a decade to complete, first opening to the public in September.
COLUMN: Insurance options for those losing Medicare Advantage plans
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.
COLUMN: Meet Salem’s wintering and resident geese
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller introduces us to the cackling geese who overwinter in Salem, and the Canada geese who live here year-round.
Salem students remember departed pets, relatives at school ofrendas
Several local schools celebrated Día de los Muertos by putting up ofrendas – traditional altars that honor the dead. The altars included framed portraits, marigold flowers, food and painted skulls.
PHOTOS: Fall colors dazzle in the Willamette Valley
Photographer Ron Cooper shares his favorite images from this year's colorful fall display in Salem parks and vineyards.
PHOTOS: Día de Muertos celebration at McKay
Folkloric dance, a massive community ofrenda and dazzling makeup made for a vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration Saturday at McKay High School.
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 as the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month.
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.
Salem ice cream shop feeds community as SNAP payments lapse
On Any Sundae turned one of its dining room tables into a miniature food pantry, in light of the November pause on food assistance payments. Anyone in need can come pick up free food or drop off donations during open hours.