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Marion Berries advance to playoffs after first, fun-filled season
The Marion Berries, Salem’s new summer collegiate baseball team, finished its inaugural season Wednesday and has advanced to the West Coast League playoffs. The team is the 17th member of the league and will face off against the Portland Pickles at home Friday night.
What to do in Salem from Aug. 7-13: Englewood Forest Festival, Riverfront Park events
Events in Salem this week include a workshop at the library about the U.S. Constitution, the final performance of “Mary Poppins” in Riverfront Park and the return of the Englewood Forest Festival.
Englewood Forest Festival kicks off Saturday with falcon, new artists and dance
The seventh annual Englewood Forest Festival brings new artists, craft workshops and nature-focused education opportunities to historic Englewood Park this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COLUMN: Get to know Salem’s cedar waxwings
Waxwings are striking, fruit-eating birds who plant seeds and are now tending to their young, columnist and local bird expert Harry Fuller writes.
Salem neighborhoods will be abuzz Tuesday night with National Night Out events
National Night Out, a community-building event typically held on the first Tuesday in August, will bring communities in neighborhoods across Salem together for block parties and other smaller gatherings. This year, city officials including Mayor Julie Hoy and a team from the Salem police and fire departments will be in attendance.
Actor at Enchanted Forest literally marks his 3,000th performance
Bentley Michaels has performed at the Enchanted Forest Theatre since 2000, when he was still in high school. He recently reached a new milestone in the number of shows he’s performed.
St. Vincent de Paul stores now recycle mattresses for free with new law
Oregon St. Vincent de Paul stores, including the two in Marion County, now offer free mattress recycling drop-off as part of a newly-implemented statewide law.
Steel, steam and smoke combine to entertain thousands at Powerland
Parades, train rides and a wondrous gathering of power entertained big crowds in recent days at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. Photographer Steve Schnurbusch brings you scenes from the event.
“Rage Against the Regime” protest brings crowd to Capitol
The most recent in a series of protests objecting to the Trump administration brought about 100 to Center Street on Saturday, Aug. 2.