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If you’re a fan of pterodactyls or community spaces, a local author has a new book for you.

Becka Bonner, renowned button maker and founder of Radness Ensues, has a picture book out inspired by the adventures of Rad, the pink flying dinosaur who’s served as an unofficial mascot for many of her community projects.

Reporter Skeet Starr caught up with her about the book ahead of a release party Saturday. His article is below.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.

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Dinosaurs, community building the focus of Radness Ensues founder’s new picture book

Becka Bonner, the mind behind Radness Ensues and Becka Makes Buttons, will host a party and book reading this Saturday, March 14, to celebrate her button shop’s 15th anniversary andu0026hellip;

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Dozens of families moving in to new affordable northeast Salem apartments

The first phase of construction at the Gussie Belle Commons has added 120 affordable apartments with limited rent to a tight market in Salem. To comment on this story, use…

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In campaign, Hoy doing “God’s work” while Nordyke vows to fight for Salem’s poor

Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke participated in their second debate leading up to the mayoral election on May 19. During the debate on Tuesday, March…

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in March

Salem’s neighborhood associations have updates on a kids’ clothing swap, a planned oak tree removal and more in March. To comment on this story, use the form at the end…

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Dinosaurs, community building the focus of Radness Ensues founder’s new picture book

Dozens of families moving in to new affordable northeast Salem apartments

In campaign, Hoy doing “God’s work” while Nordyke vows to fight for Salem’s poor

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in March

Donate now – fund deep reporting on schools

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