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Flood Map Changes Viewer Aila Boydaboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released updated floodplain maps for the City of...

“The Candidates” director Steve Aaron in colonial uniform. Aila Boydaboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com Auditions for a stage adaptation of the colonial-era comedy “The...

Salem VA Health Care System Aila Boydaboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Salem VA Health Care System announced last month it has begun a...

Aila Boydaboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com Federal funding totaling $6.3 million has been awarded to support parking and transit access improvements at the trailhead...

Meg HibbertContributing writer Local musician Aaron Garber’s “Requiem for All People” will debut Sunday, March 8, in Salem before it...

Roadwork is pictured at the intersection of 4th Street and W Main Street in Salemon Tuesday.

For Christmas I got a grilled cheese maker for the microwave. I was skeptical about it working. I like my...

“The Heart of the Storm” by MatildaWentzel Explore the ways art can help individuals emotionally heal with “Healing via Artistic...

City of Salem Police Department Weekly Arrest ReportWeek of February 17, 2026 – February 23, 2026 2/17/2026 | Brandi A....

The Losers Club: Held at the Salem Center but not just for seniors. All adults are welcome. Every Tuesday 5 –...