🌱 Redistricting; Obits; Business Notes; More: Salem Digest

Happy Thursday, Salem! It's Tony Schinella. Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Salem today:

1. New Hampshire Republicans plod ahead with new congressional maps (The Center Square)
2. NH House panel passes amendment blocking businesses from mandating vaccines (Seacoastonline.com)
3. Chio and Kira's Christmas Wish is Back: Nominate a New Hampshire Family in Need (wokq.com)
4. Salem Area Pets Now Up For Adoption: Meet Minka, Jj, Jiggs & More
5. The Wu Train arrives at city hall (Politico)
6. David R. Lainey | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
7. ProPhotonix Limited Announces (GuruFocus.com)
8. Obituaries 11-17-2021 (Revere Journal)
9. 4 Salem Area Upcoming Open Houses

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Today in Salem:

• Event of a Member: Greater Salem Contractors Association Thanksgiving Food Drive (12:00 AM)
• School Picture Make-up Day - The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch (12:00 AM)
• Improving Digestive Health: Salem Continuing Education (6:00 PM)

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Salem Patch Notebook

• Salem - Woodbury School Alumni: "We commonly think of Black Friday as the official kickoff to the holiday season buying spree but Salem opened its retail on Veterans Day long ago and was inundated with out of state consumers getting an early jump on tax free merchandise." (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Dance the night away with us on December 10! Treat yourself to wine tasting, fabulous food, live and silent auctions, carnivale games, and more. Your ticket purchase supports a wonderful cause. Get yours here - https://www.sarlnh.org/202..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "I stopped by our member, 7-Eleven, to purchase scratch tickets for our member renewals. The staff is very friendly and the store is spotless. I took a few minutes to look around at their items and pricing. I found stocking stuffers at a ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "How wonderful it is to see apprentices learning a trade! We appreciate our member, Palmer Gas & Oil, for providing apprenticeship opportunities to students. Keeping the trades alive for future generations! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemch..." (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Today's Take and Make Fall Tree Luminary. Stop by our children's room and pick one up while supplies last." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "One of our long time favorite members, The Exchange Club of Salem NH, is on the move again....this time to the Tuscan Village. You will find them at 12 Via Toscana, Salem, NH #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Our members, Chunky's Cinema Pub and Ya Mas Greek Taverna & Bar have joined together for a great 5 course meal and a movie! #wickedawesomemembers #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal #holiday2021" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love to see our chamber members helping one another! Kudos to Michelle and her team at Bella Acupuncture & Wellness, L.L.C for donating to the Salem Animal Rescue League! It does take a village of kind people to help one another in ti..." (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "11.17.21 Budget Committee Meeting" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Good information to know, from our member, Capstone Payment Solutions. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Check out the Cranberry Wine at our member, LaBelle Winery! Sounds like a perfect match for your Thanksgiving Dinner. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #drinklocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Tomorrow is the big day for our member, LaBelle Winery! LaBelle Lights will open up with a lot of fun activities going on. See below for details. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #holiday2021" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A great opportunity from our member, Royal Cutlets! See below for details - purchase a large pizza and they will donate one to our front line workers! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #holiday2021 #loveourcommunity #frontli..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love the food at our member, Jamison's, and are happy to share their new winter menu! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "Budget Committee meeting Live 11/17 at 7pm on SGC 23, Livestream, Facebook Live and www.sgc23.com Agenda: Public Hearing & Final Votes on 2022 Town Budget" (Facebook)

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About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at tony.schinella@patch.com. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

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