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Good morning, neighbors! Tony Schinella here with a fresh issue of the Salem Daily.
First, today's weather:
Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 39 Low: 27.
Here are the top stories today in Salem:
- Extreme: What It's Like to be a Wi-Fi Coach from a 10-Year Veteran (marketscreener.com)
- Salem-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data (Salem Patch)
- In Derry, NH GOP Scores Much Needed Special Election Win (New Hampshire Journal)
- Chick-Fil-A Will Be Closed All Christmas Weekend In New Hampshire
- Wayne Wentworth Obituary (2021) - Epping, NH - Union Leader (Legacy.com)
- Wow House: 4 Eagles Nest Ridge In Salem, New Hampshire (Salem Patch)
- JOSEPH TREVISONE Obituary (1934 - 2021) - Boston, MA - Boston Globe (Legacy.com)
- 2 Open Houses For You In And Around The Salem Area (Salem Patch)
- Salem Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine (Department of Justice)
- Salem Area Pets Who Need A Home: Cats, Dogs, More (Salem Patch)
- Podcast: Is 2022 A Make-Or-Break Year For Some Brands? – (The Cigar Authority)
- Store Robbed; 90 MPH On City Street; Felon Fugitive: PM Patch NH
- Joan Matiash | Obituary (Eagle-Tribune)
- Merrimack ready for Gonzaga, Indiana next on schedule (Eagle-Tribune)
- Derry, Greenland Men Indicted On Sexual Assault Charges: Court (Salem Patch)
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Today in Salem:
- Student Council Fundraising-Salem Christmas Fund (12:00 AM)
- Event of a Member: Boys & Girls Club Annual Awards Breakfast (12:00 AM)
- Ribbon Cutting: Orchard Imaging LLC - Greater Salem Chamber-Commerce (2:30 PM)
- Finance Meeting - The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch (5:30 PM)
- Board Meeting - The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch (5:30 PM)
- Salem Republican Town Committee Meeting (6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Salem Animal Rescue League: "Luna stole the heart of a very nice woman who has been searching for a little furry family member. Luna purred as loudly as she could and was content to sit on her new mom's lap!" (Facebook)
- Salem Animal Rescue League: "URGENT NEED!!!! CAN YOU HELP? During our campus renovations, we are looking for a carpenter who can help us by building two sets of stairs. These would be wooden, outdoor stairs used to access the trailer that houses our new veterinary b..." (Facebook)
- Lancaster Elementary School: "What a magical day on the Polar Express!" (Facebook)
- Salemhaven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center: "Your infectious smile will forever be remembered. Rest easy Mary Lou ❤️" (Facebook)
- Salem NH Farmers Market: "🚨New Vendor Alert!🚨 Flying M Farm is joining the Salem NH Farmers Market Family!🎉 They will be with us this Sunday during our Holiday Bash from 10am to 1pm❄️ Flying M Farms is bringing whole ducks, duck eggs, duck quarters and wings, ..." (Instagram)
- Salem Animal Rescue League: "TIME'S RUNNING OUT!!!! Don't miss your chance to win $2,500 to make all your holiday shopping wishes come true. Get your tickets now for the SARL Holiday Shopping Spree raffle. Grand prize = $2,500; only 500 tix will be sold. Visit https..." (Facebook)
- Salem Animal Rescue League: "Just a quick reminder that today is the last day this week to vote for SARL! The weekly drawing is tomorrow! Thank you!!!!!" (Facebook)
- Salem Community Television: "Susan McLoughlin at the Night of Lights, speaks with many residents of Salem, members of the band Dante Nazarro, hears a sampling of the school choruses, and wraps up with Santa lighting the tree. http://sctv-17.com/CablecastPublicSite/s..." (Facebook)
- Salem Animal Rescue League: "Check this out -- bid on fantastic seats in the Cross Insurance Boardroom to see the Bruins or the Celtics play at the Garden! Two tickets to a Bs or Celts game could be yours during the live auction at the SARL Winter Carnivale this Fri..." (Facebook)
- Salem Community Television: "Snowy weather is right around the corner and if you have ever wondered about the plowing process, you can see it here. Municipal Services Director, Roy Sorenson presented a great summary of the Winter Weather Operations at the BOS meetin..." (Facebook)
- Salem School District Television: "In case you missed it, here is our annual Night of Lights celebration, with a very special guest at the end 😜🎄✨⛄️" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Jake is calling "last call" for toys @ our member, Jessica T. O'Neill - State Farm Agent! Last date is tomorrow, Thursday, December 9th! Please drop off a new toy to 29 Indian Rock Rd, Windham. Many thanks to Jessica for always being a g..." (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Fun stuff going on at our member, Bright Village Early Education, LLC! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #LoveLocal #SmallBusinessSeason #holiday2021" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A great, timely message from the Salem NH Police Department. Please see details below." (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A great option for a family dinner from our member, LaBelle Winery! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #shoplocal #SmallBusinessSeason" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Lots of information from our member, Tuscan Village ! All the things you were curious about are answered on this post below. #wickedawesomemember. #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #shoplocal #SmallBusinessSeason #holiday..." (Facebook)
- Salem School District Television: "Concert season starts tonight for the Salem School District! Check out the Salem High School and Barron Elementary School choruses tonight on Livestream beginning at 6:30pm!" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Many thanks to our member, LGA, LLP, for participating in a great community event! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #loveourcommunity" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Lots of fun and food on the scheduled for families today, at our member, Chunky's Cinema Pub, all locations. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #SmallBusinessSeason #holiday2021" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love to see a great member like The Dance Connection NH, getting into the holiday spirit. We are so proud of them celebrating their 30-year milestone anniversary! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #30yearsin..." (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Last call for tickets to the Salem Animal Rescue League's Carnivale on Friday, December 10th. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #nonprofit #SmallBusinessSeason" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A great member, Honest Care Dental, offering great service! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #SmallBusinessSeason" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is so nice to see people contributing their hair for the Locks of Love. Kudos to our member, Bunting's Auto Body LLC, for kicking donations off with their haircuts, and offering discounts to those who followed their contribution. #wic..." (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Santa will be making a visit to our member, Hunny Bee-Haven Country Gifts and More, this Sunday, December 19th at 11am. Please see details below. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal #SmallBu..." (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A special offer from our member, Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #SmallBusinessSeason #holiday2021" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Lots of beer and holiday cheer going on at our member, The Beer Store - Salem NH! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #SmallBusinessSeason #holiday2021" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Any members available to help Salem Animal Rescue League? #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #nonprofit #SmallBusinessSeason" (Facebook)
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Gift cards from Black Water Grill are wonderful! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #SmallBusinessSeason #holiday2021" (Facebook)
- Tony Schinella, Patch Staff: "Last year, a lot of people spent New Year's Eve at home, since the winter COVID-19 surge made attending an event or celebration difficult. This New Year's Eve, are you heading out for a night on the town? And if so, where will you be cel..." (Patch)
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— Tony Schinella
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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