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The Mitten Tree is back for another season.

The Salem Public Library s again inviting patrons to bring mittens, hats, scarves, socks and other warm fuzzy things to help children and families in need.

People can place new or gently used items on the mitten tree through Jan. 4. Donated items will be distributed through the Salem Housing Authority.

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Daniel Gore, a runaway from Salem who's now 18, could be up for parole in 15 years after a jury convicted him of the rape and murder of a 13-year-old…

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About 1,000 local high school students will gather at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Saturday for the 71st annual SnoBall dance, a student-organized event.

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A rare, 1927 gold coin worth around $2,600 was dropped in a red Salvation Army kettle over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. It will go toward shelter and support families in…

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Firefighters quickly put out a fire in a school bus engine compartment Tuesday afternoon in the Highland neighborhood.

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