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Up and at 'em, Salem! It's Tony Schinella. Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Salem today.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and colder. High: 31 Low: 21.

Here are the top stories in Salem today:

1. He built New Hampshire's largest addiction treatment center. Now, he's accused of sexual misconduct (WBUR)
2. Good Samaritans Help After Vehicle Plunges Into Lake: PM Patch NH
3. Salem Prospective Homeowners: Check Out 5 New Properties For Sale (Salem Patch)
4. Crashes And Chases All Around New Hampshire: Nearby News
5. James McKinnon Obituary (1926 - 2022) - Raymond, NH - Union Leader (Legacy.com)
6. Hidin' Hassan? NH Senator Still Keeps Office Closed To Public (Patch)
7. Town Of Salem: N. Main Street Water Main Extension Project (Salem Patch)
8. Salem Weather Forecast For The Week Ahead (Salem Patch)
9. Marcel Plante Obituary (2022) - Salem, NH - Union Leader (Legacy.com)
10. Remember When: Eagle-Tribune Boys Basketball MVPs | Sports (Eagle-Tribune)
11. Timberlane teacher now facing felony charges | New Hampshire (Eagle-Tribune)
12. From Kabul to Epping: An Afghan Family Makes NH Home (Seacoast Current)
13. Town Of Salem: Charter Commission Filing Period And Election Info (Salem Patch)
14. 🌱 Concord Daily: Keno To Expand; Large Cash Liquor Sales Legal (Patch)

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Today in Salem:

• Salem Animal Rescue League $5,000 Pot of Gold Raffle (9:00 AM)
• Hands-on Mushroom Risotto (6:00 PM)
• Salem Animal Rescue League $5,000 Pot of Gold Raffle - GRAND PRIZE DRAWING IS TOMORROW AT NOON! (1:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Granite United: "Granite United Church | Malachi Week 4" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Now that the weather is getting warmer, Gnugget needed to get all the salt off his car at member Kamal's Car Wash While he was there he made sure to get the monthly plan for $4.99 a month so he is ready for mud and pollen season. His mon..." (Facebook)
• Salem NH Farmers Market: "The Easter Bunny is on the way soon!🐰Check out all the fun treats tomorrow from 10am to 1pm!🐣 . . . . . . . #salemNH #labellewinery #derrynh #labellemarket #nhlife #nhliving #newhampshiremagazine #nhmagazine #newengland #newenglandhom..." (Instagram)
• Salem - Woodbury School Alumni: "A follow up to our Coca Cola photo last week . Thanks to Gordon Elaine for suggesting it. https://www.merrimackvalleylife.com/articles/looking-back-6/" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Our member, Kirasole Studio, will be at the Salem, NH Farmers Market today. Stop by her booth and check out all her fabulous products. She is a ray of sunshine!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #s..." (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Play Group tomorrow, March 28th 9:30-11 AM Perfect for ages 3 months to 3 years, Play Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. No registration needed. Meet in the Beshara Room. Parents provide the supervision, we supply the PLAY..." (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "POT OF GOLD TIX ARE ALMOST GONE! We're down to the last 20, so if you want them, DON'T WAIT! They are $50 and we are only selling 350. The $5,000 Grand Prize drawing is this Wednesday! Get tix here https://www.sarlnh.org/2022potofgold" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Great prices and winter clearance going on at Ski Haus! Stop by to see what is on sale and check out the new patio sets. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• Mary A. Fisk School PTA: "We are looking for Volunteers to help out at our first Glow Party on Thursday. Please click on the link below for the sing up genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/g... If you want to purchase your tickets ahead of..." (Facebook)
• Granite United: "Granite Kids is in the finale of their series called OPPOSITE DAY! The big idea for this weekend is "Jesus is with us even though we can't see him". We hope you have a great time at our Granite Kids experience! #granitekids #graniteunited" (Facebook)
• Salem NH Softball: "It’s evaluation day! Reminder no clinics this weekend!" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Be sure to check out the Salem, NH Farmers Market, today, at LaBelle Winery. Lots of treats for peeps!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal #nonprofit" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A great buffet on Easter Sunday is available at our member, Ya Mas Greek Taverna & Bar! Reservations are required. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #eatlocal #easter2022" (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...