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PHOTOS: Ironman athletes take Salem by storm

After finishing an early morning swim, athletes in the July 10 Ironman triathlon grabbed their bicycles and left Riverfront Park on a 56 mile bicycle ride. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Salem’s second Ironman triathlon drew an estimated 9,000 people to the city over the weekend, including…

South Pole drama “Terra Nova” lands at Pentacle

Actors in the dress rehearsal for the Pentacle Theatre’s production of “Terra Nova,” opening July 8 (Courtesy/Pentacle Theatre) Friday night the lights will go up at the Pentacle Theater for “Terra Nova,” a play that has brought Scott Ramp home.  Written by Ted Tally of…

Marion County Fair 100% back for 2022

The carnival at the Marion County Fair in 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) When the Marion County Fair rolls into the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center next weekend, it will be without the restrictions and pared down version of events of last year, attributed to…

Protest in downtown Salem marks response to Supreme Court decision

Demonstrators gathered outside the Capitol on Friday, June 24, to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion. (Ron Cooper/Special to Salem Reporter) A rally and march unfolded in Salem as local residents on Friday, June 24, reacted to the…

PHOTOS: Salem celebrates solstice with music across town

Musicians perform in downtown Salem as part of Make Music Day on Tuesday, June 21 (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Members of the Sprague High School orchestra perform in the Riverfront Park amphitheater for Make Music Day on Tuesday, June 21 (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Oregon Symphony violinists…

World Beat invites Salem to dance with 2022 return

Nupurum Folk Dance showcased dances from the different states of India in brightly colored saris during the 2019 World Beat Festival. (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) At Salem’s last World Beat Festival in 2019, Kathleen Fish overheard a conversation where a Polish couple thanked a Mexican…