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We’re in for a warm weekend, but you can find some shade at Saturday’s Englewood Forest Festival. Our preview from earlier this week is below in case you missed it, plus the latest Salem news.

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

City moves forward with demolition of former UGM block
Salem’s Urban Renewal Agency seeks to have the downtown block demolished by the end of the year to make way for redevelopment.
City moves forward with demolition of former UGM block
Salem’s Urban Renewal Agency seeks to have the downtown block demolished by the end of the year to make way for redevelopment.
Capital FC expanding soccer program for kids with disabilities
After a successful spring season, the club received a $20,000 grant for more adaptive equipment and an assistant who will help run the second season.
Capital FC expanding soccer program for kids with disabilities
After a successful spring season, the club received a $20,000 grant for more adaptive equipment and an assistant who will help run the second season.
Salem police, fire compete in blood drive amid shortage
Salem’s second annual Battle of the Badges next week comes as the American Red Cross is reporting a “concerning drop” in blood and platelet donations.
Salem police, fire compete in blood drive amid shortage
Salem’s second annual Battle of the Badges next week comes as the American Red Cross is reporting a “concerning drop” in blood and platelet donations.
Englewood Forest Fest makes a comeback
The free neighborhood park celebration features music and dance performances, more than 30 local artists, science and environmental booths and food vendors.
Englewood Forest Fest makes a comeback
The free neighborhood park celebration features music and dance performances, more than 30 local artists, science and environmental booths and food vendors.

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