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It’s hard to believe today is the last day of September, but we regret to inform you that time is marching steadily on. That said, Salem is finally seeing some fall weather, so now might be a great time to pick up a new read at the library or plan your cover crops for a winter garden.

We asked last night for our evening readers, but we’d love to see a photo of any houses in your area that have gotten into the Halloween spirit early. Send your nominations for Spookiest House to Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected], and let us know where the house is located. (Yes, you can nominate your own decorations.)

You can find all of our stories anytime by heading to our website. Here are today’s headlines.

Federal government gives $23 million to Oregon to fight opioid epidemic
The money will be used for treatment, recovery, harm reduction to keep people alive and support like housing assistance.
Federal government gives $23 million to Oregon to fight opioid epidemic
The money will be used for treatment, recovery, harm reduction to keep people alive and support like housing assistance.
Salem Kroc Center to hold free Family Fair Saturday
The fair will include fun activities such as pony rides, swimming, live music and more.
Salem Kroc Center to hold free Family Fair Saturday
The fair will include fun activities such as pony rides, swimming, live music and more.
Brothers arrested in northeast Salem shooting
Detectives found eight firearms while searching the family home in Lebanon where the brothers were arrested, Salem police said Thursday.
Brothers arrested in northeast Salem shooting
Detectives found eight firearms while searching the family home in Lebanon where the brothers were arrested, Salem police said Thursday.
East Salem kids have a place to go after school as Boys & Girls Club opens new branch
The land for the latest Boys & Girls Club branch is the former homestead of developer Larry and Jeanette Epping, donated by their children in hopes it will nurture a…
East Salem kids have a place to go after school as Boys & Girls Club opens new branch
The land for the latest Boys & Girls Club branch is the former homestead of developer Larry and Jeanette Epping, donated by their children in hopes it will nurture a…

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