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On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the Salem Public Library will give away hundreds of copies of next year’s Salem Reads pick, “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?” ahead of a community-wide book club featuring activities, lectures and a virtual guest appearance by the author.

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The author, Carmen Rita Wong, is a personal finance expert who is Dominican and Chinese. The memoir shares her experience being raised in a vibrant multicultural community in New York before a major cultural shift in moving to New Hampshire when her mom marries a white man.

The library will be giving away 300 copies on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday. There will be English and Spanish copies available. The giveaway will be on the library’s main floor at 585 Liberty St. S.E.

There will be a limit of one book per visitor. In a Friday Facebook post, the library said copies are also available for purchase at Friends Bookstore, Salem Book Bin, and Reader’s Guide.

The Salem Reads activities will start in February. Learn more about the events and the book in our article here.

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Legendary bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno, who played in the Incredible Hulk television series hung out with his fans Friday afternoon at Salem’s Radar Toys. The line was out the door by…

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The union representing about 650 workers in the Oregons Stabilization and Crisis Unit, has started a vote of no confidence against Oregon Department of Human Services Director Fariborz Pakseresht.

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All manner of holiday creatures packed into downtown Salem Friday night, as musicians and dancers dazzled the crowd during the annual Holiday Parade.

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Police and fire crews responded to a fire in a downtown apartment building early Saturday morning and found a 38-year-old man dead in one unit.

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If you’re looking to donate gifts, volunteer or write cards to brighten someone’s holidays, Salem Reporter compiled a list to help out.

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