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Elsinore Theatre lights up downtown Salem with recreated iconic sign
The Elsinore Theatre revealed a replica of its iconic blade sign Friday night, celebrating its ongoing renovation project as they approach their 100-year anniversary.
New Salem-based hospice opens with focus on nursing staff wellness
Solterra Hospice, which began accepting patients in November, is a new venture led by a Salem hospice nurse that limits the amount of patients per nurse to 10, far below what’s become the industry standard since Covid.
Salem Art Fair & Festival brings art, dance to Bush’s Pasture Park
The Salem Art Fair & Festival got underway on Friday at Bush’s Pasture Park with a wide variety of artists showcasing their work, plus local food, and music. The event runs through Sunday and includes several cultural events including live music and a children's parade.
Salem Art Fair celebrates its 76th year with record number of artists
The Salem Art Fair and Festival will take place in Bush’s Pasture Park between Friday and Sunday with over 200 artists, music and dance performances, kid-friendly activities, a wine court and over a dozen food and drink vendors.
What to do in Salem from Sept. 11-17: Salem Art Fair, intoxicating Shakespeare, marble hunt
Join a free hunt for marbles Saturday across downtown Salem, or watch as performers attempt Shakespeare monologues on stage after downing a few drinks.
Volunteer artists handcraft whimsical wood animals at the Riverfront Carousel
A dedicated team of volunteer painters and woodcarvers spend years crafting a single carousel animal at the Hazel Patton Riverfront Carousel.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in September
A Pioneer Cemetery clean up, park beautification efforts and annual meetings all give Salem residents a chance to connect with their neighborhoods this month.
COLUMN: Barred owl killing plan moves ahead in Oregon
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller explains the status of a controversial federal program to kill barred owls that's intended to preserve habitat for endangered spotted owls.
Dreamies Creamery opens a second location in new downtown shopping center, The Forge
A family-run business selling ice cream made from sheep’s milk sets up in Salem after start in Dallas.