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A local theater production company has a new leader. We’ve got the details below on what’s ahead for Enlightened Theatrics as they, and other performing arts organizations, see audiences returning for live shows.

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Enthusiastic singer, leader will oversee the next phase of professional theater in Salem
Jessica Peterson is the new executive director of Enlightened Theatrics, stepping into the role after a decade from the organization’s founder, Vincenzo Meduri.
Enthusiastic singer, leader will oversee the next phase of professional theater in Salem
Jessica Peterson is the new executive director of Enlightened Theatrics, stepping into the role after a decade from the organization’s founder, Vincenzo Meduri.
UPDATE: Salem police identify man injured during arrest attempt
The Salem Police Department’s statement Wednesday night again provided few details about the incident. The agency didn’t address questions about how police came into contact with the man or how…
UPDATE: Salem police identify man injured during arrest attempt
The Salem Police Department’s statement Wednesday night again provided few details about the incident. The agency didn’t address questions about how police came into contact with the man or how…
COLUMN: What’s happening on inflation, recession in Salem
Columnist Pamela Ferrara examines the latest local economic data to explain where Salem stands as prices continue to be high while employment has nearly fully recovered from Covid.
COLUMN: What’s happening on inflation, recession in Salem
Columnist Pamela Ferrara examines the latest local economic data to explain where Salem stands as prices continue to be high while employment has nearly fully recovered from Covid.
Survey: Oregonians still support Measure 110 despite flawed rollout
Two candidates for governor support repealing the law, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs.
Survey: Oregonians still support Measure 110 despite flawed rollout
Two candidates for governor support repealing the law, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs.
LISTEN IN: How arrests were made in of harrowing robbery of woman walking along Salem street
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian gives the details of recent robberies, including a pedestrian confronted while walking through northeast Salem.
LISTEN IN: How arrests were made in of harrowing robbery of woman walking along Salem street
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian gives the details of recent robberies, including a pedestrian confronted while walking through northeast Salem.

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