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COLUMN: How to avoid costly overinsurance with Medicare
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.
PHOTOS: National belly dancing competition returns to Salem
Dozens of belly dancers from around the country performed this past weekend in the Belly Dancer USA competition at Salem's Grand Theatre.
Where to go for free Salem events in June
Make Music Day, passes to museums and Movies in the Park are among the free activities in Salem this summer.
Salem actor stars in feature film presenting Jesus’ life in American Sign Language
Miles Barbee, an Oregon School for the Deaf graduate, plays Peter in the Deaf Missions’ film “Jesus,” which will screen at Regal Santiam June 20 and 23.
Free music lessons program helps Salem students win statewide honors
A North Salem mariachi singer who won Oregon's state solo competition this year is one of hundreds of Salem students who have benefitted from free music lessons through the nonprofit Music Lessons Project.
Salem hosts national belly dancing competition at the Grand this weekend
A local professional belly dancer is getting ready to put on the Belly Dancer USA 2024 competition at the Grand Theater on Saturday and Sunday.
Make Music Day is back in Salem with another lineup of musical offerings
On Friday, June 21, the longest day of the year, Salem will once again transform into a musical paradise where community and art thrive.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A look at how the news team reported the series ‘Bobby’s Choices’
Editor's Note: Months of work and access to key documents and sources resulted in Salem Reporter's series tracking the life of a 16-year-old boy. He died by police gunfire, ending a tumultuous life. Here's how we reported this project.
City parks board advances plans for Spec Keene Stadium
After asking that Willamette University and the city meet annually to evaluate impacts, Salem’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend a city agreement which would further the university’s plan to bring a baseball league to the stadium adjacent to Bush’s Pasture Park.