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Salem has had commercial flights back for 100 days, and so far Avelo reports the news is good.
The airline says its flights to Las Vegas and Burbank have generally been over 80% full. Avelo hasn’t asked to tap a pool of money Salem set aside to pay the airline if flights were less full than expected – money the city got from a federal grant and a private fundraising effort.
You can read more detail in our report here.
Our team will be closely monitoring the winter storm forecast for this weekend, along with any closures or impacts in Salem. If you spot an update or have a photo you’d like to share, please send it to Managing Editor Rachel Alexander at [email protected].
Here’s some of today’s news. You can always find our latest reports on our website.
You’re invited – Salem Reporter Town Hall
Salem Reporter Town Hall on Gun Violence
The news team at Salem Reporter has assembled a panel of experts for a Town Hall on Gun Violence. They will share the facts about surging gun violence in the community. This powerful program will pull back the curtains on this safety threat – and share how you can make a difference.
TIME: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17
LOCATION: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.
FREE TICKETS: Available online
LEARN MORE: Editor’s note
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