Salem historic preservation officer Kimberli Fitzgerald recounts how Salemite Nell Sykes joined a national Red Cross humanitarian expedition intended to sway the outcome of the Russian Revolution following the First World War.
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Your 2022 guide to Halloween, fall activities in Salem
From haunted houses to free trick-or-treating events for kids, here’s where to celebrate a spooky October in Salem.
Locals lend a hand by cooking lasagnas for neighbors in need
Salem chefs are joining an international movement to bring a warm meal to anyone who asks for help – and they’re looking for more volunteers.
Salem Symphonic Winds focuses on fun and accessibility as season kicks off Saturday
Salem Symphonic Winds will open its 48th season with musical tales narrated in Spanish and English inspired by ghost stories and children’s literature.
Squirrel causes large power outage in east Salem Tuesday
The brief outage affected nearly 2,000 customers.
Samhain Celtic New Year Festival returns Saturday
Traditional Gaelic food and festivities
Westminster Festival of Fine Art highlights local artists with demonstrations, galleries
The festival, which runs Friday through Sunday, features a variety of art styles: paintings, carvings, weaving, drawing, fabric dying, stained glass, and more.
Halloween costume swap Saturday promotes sharing, reducing waste
The event is meant to offset the waste created by Halloween costumes, and share with the community.
Salem Fiberarts Guild holds annual sale this weekend at the Willamette Heritage Center
Holiday shoppers line up for handcrafted dishtowels available during this annual sale. Demonstrations may inspire you to take up a fiber-related craft.
PHOTOS: At OakFest, visitors appreciate acorns with all five senses
Students and faculty at Willamette University highlighted the Oregon oak with a Saturday festival that included acorn pancakes, oak seedling planting and locally-grown delicacies.
