🌱 Salem Daily: Fentanyl Seized, A Dozen Arrested; Obits; More

Get on up, Salem! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here are the most important things going on around Salem today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 62 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories in Salem today:

1. Eleutherios Vozeolas Obituary (1918 - 2022) - Hyannis, MA - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
2. Elaine Cecile Juskevicus | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
3. Derry, Plaistow Men Indicted On Rape Charges: Superior Court (Salem Patch)
4. 12 arrested, over 4 kilograms of fentanyl seized in Massachusetts Operation Takedown (Fall River Reporter)
5. Hassan Trails Morse In UNH Poll, Neck-And-Neck With Bolduc, Smith (New Hampshire Journal)
6. Obituary: Robert Joseph Heckman | ParkRecord.com (The Park Record)
7. Calendar: April 22, 2022 (Athol Daily News)
8. At Peabody Essex Museum, trees are turning blue for Earth Day (WBUR)
9. NECC Spring Theater Production will "Lighten Up" the Mood!: Coming May 5-18 (carriagetownenews.com)
10. Massachusetts energy sources are shifting due to new climate goals - Boston Business Journal (The Business Journals)
11. 🌱 Hampton-North Hampton Daily: Foreclosures Steady; Events; More (Patch)
12. 🌱 Merrimack Daily: Mixed Air Quality Results; Fun Things To Do; More (Patch)
13. 🌱 Nashua Daily: Youth Suicide Prevention; Business Notes; More (Patch)
14. 🌱 Salem Daily: Pizza Recall; Best High Schools; Sports Note; Obits (Patch)

Today in Salem:

• Kids Pizza (11:30 AM)
• Hands-on pizza and mozzarella from scratch (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Mama Victoria was adopted by a couple that had come in to meet the kittens, planning on adopting a bonded pair. However, after meeting social butterfly Mama Victoria, they could be heard asking her would you like to come home with us. Th..." (Facebook)
• Salem High School: "Salem High School Student Council Earns Top National Award For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Salem High School student council has been recognized as a 202..." (Facebook)
• Lancaster Elementary School: "Congratulations to our Friday Stars!! Way to work hard the week before vacation 🌟" (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Sweet little Jared got adopted and as you can see, he's going to be very happy with his new mom. Happy tails little man!" (Facebook)
• Salem High School: "The EMT and Cosmetology programs at Salem Career Technical Center worked in collaboration today to produce a simulated Mass Casualty Incident (MCI). This production is part of the EMT-program curriculum and, with the help of the cosmetol..." (Facebook)
• Lancaster Elementary School: "Happy Earth Day! Awesome job to our students and staff for showing what Earth Day means to each of you! 🌎" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We had such a great time last night at our "Laughs for Learning" event at Castleton Banquet & Conference Center. This event funds the Chamber's Scholarship Program and Interview Challenge Competition. Both initiatives are conducted by ou..." (Facebook)
• Salemhaven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center: "Everyone is so excited about the re-opening of our newly renovated dining room and the chance to enjoy it together!" (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Those eight puppies we had sure were cute, but as you can imagine, they were also very messy. We had to use a lot of bleach to keep their areas clean, and now we're running low, so if you can help us out with more, we'd be grateful. Than..." (Facebook)
• Lancaster Elementary School: "3rd Grade living their favorite Fairy Tale!" (Facebook)
• Salem High School: "Congrats to the Salem Blue Winter Percussion ensemble! We are so proud of these hardworking students and our amazing staff! It was a great run in Ohio! #SalemPride" (Facebook)
• Salem Fire Department: "Friday, 4/22/2022 - HIGH FIRE DANGER -- NO OUTSIDE BURNING! The fire danger level today is HIGH. There will be NO OUTSIDE burning allowed today. Stay Safe!" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Mrs. Gendron's and Mrs. Hiort's panther pals got together to play a game to learn about problem solving." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love to see members of the Salem NH Police Department, active in the community. It looks like SRO Joey DeFeudis had a lot of fun with the Barron School students. #itsallaboutcommunity #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Granite United: "Bless the House - Work Day is coming up on April 30th! From 9am - 12pm, we're looking for people to help take care of our Salem & Haverhill Campuses.

We have projects for ALL people and abilities. There is something for everyone includi..." (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "Election Day for the Charter Commission is Tuesday, April 26th. There are 35 candidates running for 9 positions This is a good time to hear from the candidates and begin firming up your choices. Follow this link to the SGC 23 election pa..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Check out the Cadbury Flakes at our member, Candy Break Store! These are a favorite treat for English and Irish friends. There are so many great candy treats available at the store. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #support..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Everyone is enjoying the renovated dining room at our member, Salemhaven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center! Great to see all these smiling faces enjoying a meal together. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Happy Earth Day 2022! Did you know our member, Staples, will take old cords, chargers, and cables for recycling? #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal #earthday2022" (Facebook)
• Salem NH Farmers Market: "Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We are grateful for this lovely planet each and every day!🌍" (Instagram)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Free Event from our member, The Vibe You’re In! Congratulations to Michael Santana on the launch of his new book, "What Ardie The Nose Now Knows. How Exciting!!! We love local authors!!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #s..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Free to veterans - please, please share!!!!! Courtesy of our member, Windham Country Club" (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Especially during the springtime..." (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Lego Builders Thursday April 28th at 4:30 PM No registration needed This program is for children ages 5-8. Children can build a new LEGO creation every other week. Make up your own creation or try to build the challenge of the week. Be s..." (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Mrs. Strob's first graders shared their research projects with their Panther Pals." (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Panther Pals from Mrs. Scenna’s class and Mrs. Richard’s class played the problem solving game together!" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Stop by our member, Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee, and try out their Cobb Salad!!!! Absolutely delicious!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #eatlocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Are you looking for a special gift? Stop by our member, Hunny Bee-Haven Country Gifts and More, to buy gifts for you, friends and family. She also sells Farmhouse Roasters coffee too!!! Cutest gift shoppe in Hampstead, NH and fantastic s..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love to see the residents at Warde Senior Living on the go! They are enjoying their golf cart ride around the property. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #loveourseniors" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Our member, CBD American Shaman Of Salem NH, provides excellent customer service when you enter their store, or call them for assistance. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)

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