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If your kids are outgrowing clothes, two upcoming community events might help.

Free children's community clothing swaps will be held:

People can bring clean, gently used clothes to donate to both events, or just show up and shop.

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Events in Salem this week include a night of music and dancing at Xicha Brewing North, an Earth Day event at Fircrest Park and Easter egg hunts around Salem.

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State law already prohibits maliciously sharing naked or sexually explicit photos of people, but prosecutors said their hands were tied by deepfakes.

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Salem City Councilors unanimously approved a settlement with Elias Villegas after several inches of sewer water flooded his home after a sewer back-up in December.

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Government officials considered whether Melinda Lou Kayser needed someone to care for her. They said no. She then died, nearly naked, on a Salem street.

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Celebrate Easter with egg hunts, Easter bunny photos and snacks at events around Salem over the weekend. Events will also include face painting, bounce houses and craft activities.

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A town hall hosted by Salem Reporter on Tuesday drew hundreds for a discussion about Salem’s proposed property levy, which aims to prevent cuts to services like the library and…

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