Salem Theater's Ukraine Night On 'Good Morning America': Patch Sunday

SALEM, MA —As the war in Ukraine heads toward the third month, groups and organizations throughout the North Shore have attempted to do their little part to raise money for the millions of refugees forced to flee their homes amid the Russian invasion.

For one Salem theater, however, a single effort has spurred a campaign that spread throughout the industry in the United States and Canada.

The March 13 screening of the Ukrainian film "The Guide" — as part of Cinema Salem's "Stand With Ukraine Through Film" campaign — has now spread to more than 600 theaters raising tens of thousands of dollars for Ukrainian relief.

Read about how "Good Morning America" featured Cinema Salem's campaign here, and anything else you may have missed on the North Shore this week, in this edition of Patch Sunday.

Cinema Salem's 'Stand With Ukraine' Night Sparks National Campaign

“We were amazed at how fast the Salem community came together to raise funds. But now we are seeing the same energy and commitment spread across the country.” -Marshall Strauss, Stand With Ukraine Through Film organizer.

North Shore Police Warn Bikers Of Erratic Riding Dangers, Consequences

Police chiefs from across the North Shore are letting it be known that officers will be on the lookout for the erratic and dangerous riding of motorcycles, mopeds, dirt bikes, motor scooters and bicycles this spring and summer.

'We Have Never Stopped Thinking Of Missy': 11-year-old Cold Case Victim's Family

Surviving family members of 11-year-old Melissa Ann Tremblay thanked police and prosecutors Friday for keeping up the search for the girl's killer 34 years after she was found stabbed to death in a Lawrence rail yard.

Select Board Winners Pledge To Work For A Better Swampscott

While the Swampscott Select Board race was generally a highly cordial and positive campaign on all sides there were subtle priority differences that separated the three
candidates for two open spots.

With40 percent of the Board turning over after Tuesday's election, MaryEllen Fletcher and Katie Phelan will now have a chance to make their priorities part of the town's focus for the future.

Salem Schools To Keep Masks For Pre-K Classrooms

Salem Public Schools will keep the masks on in pre-kindergarten classrooms after Superintendent Steve Zrike told the School Committee Monday night that the district's Health Advisory Group recommended doing so during an April vacation meeting.

Marblehead Police Warn Residents Of Fund-Raising Scam

Marblehead police are reminding residents not to respond to outside groups claiming they are raising money for town department events or causes.

Salem Schools Face Harsh Budget Crunch Amid Reduced State Aid

Salem school officials are waving the caution flag of a potentially daunting budget process this spring amid a drastic reduction in state aid.

Help A Beverly High School Girl Dress Up For Her Prom

Beverly residents can help a high school girl enjoy a special night at her prom or formal dance this spring with a donation of a dress or other accessories.

Salem Hires City's FIrst Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Salem made city history on Tuesday with the introduction of its first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Regina Zaragoza Frey is a Colorado native who was the Manager for Inclusiveness and Equity for Thorne Nature Experience, one of Colorado's first and largest environmental education organizations. She was also the founding member of Boulder County's LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and served on the Chamber's DEI Committee.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)