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Good morning, Salem.

It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and we have a few stories below of people in Salem helping to feed neighbors in need.

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And today is your last chance if you’d like to share something you’re grateful for – we’ll be publishing responses from readers later this week. Send your item to [email protected].

Our crew will be off tomorrow to spend some time with family and friends, so we’ll pause our newsletters until Friday morning – but we still have some stories to tell you between now and then.

Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.  

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Local Vietnam veterans deliver 250 Thanksgiving meals

The Vietnam Veterans of America delivered a record-breaking 250 Thanksgiving meal kits on Nov. 21 to fellow veterans across Marion and Polk counties. 

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PHOTOS: Salem Soup Squad volunteers feed dozens of unsheltered people, pets at Wallace Marine Park

Salem Soup Squad volunteers fed dozens of homeless people at Wallace Marine Park on Monday afternoon, serving up chili, hot dogs, pizza and other food.

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City council moves toward declaring state of emergency over increased ICE arrests

More than 200 people packed into Monday’s city council meeting, with many offering emotional testimony about the impact of immigration arrests on their families, friends and peers. Salem city councilors…

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Where to find a free Thanksgiving meal in Salem and Keizer

A number of local churches, shelters and other organizations are offering free Thanksgiving meals this week. 

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Fuel leak in BP pipeline drives Oregon to state of emergency over fuel supply

Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency through Dec. 24 in light of potential disruptions and higher-than-expected gas prices.

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