🌱 Salem Daily: Marijuana Legalization Bill Faces Bleak Future

Morning, Salem! Tony Schinella here. It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; breezy. High: 61 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Salem today:

1. Fires; Shooting Ruled Justified; Cocaine Bust; More: PM Patch NH
2. NH House signals bipartisan support for legalizing marijuana, but bill faces bleak future (WMUR Manchester)
3. Around NH: Here's what happening around NH | A&E (The Union Leader)
4. NH Housing Permits Dropped In 2020 For The First Time In 8 Years
5. The 24th Annual Spectrum Generations Fishing Derby Is On (b985.fm)
6. U.S. Marshals Seek Tips Concerning Location Of Sex Offender
7. FBI agents execute search warrant at Salem home (WMUR Manchester)
8. Here's when readers knew COVID-19 was going to change everything (Boston.com)
9. Podcast: Help Wanted - The After Show (The Cigar Authority)
10. Adopt From Salem Area Shelters: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week (Salem Patch)
11. Urban Edge Properties Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results (The Bakersfield Californian)
12. Suzanne Strojny | Obituary (The Salem News)
13. Albert Mazman | Obituary (The Salem News)
14. Andre Montminy Obituary (1943 - 2022) - Pelham, NH - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
15. George Birkmaier | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
16. Arrested Salem officer back at work, case resolved (Eagle-Tribune)

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Today in Salem:

From my notebook:

• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Amelia C., a student of SARL volunteer Richie B. at the National Karate Institute in Salem, coordinated a donation drive to benefit SARL. Family and friends of the National Karate Institute donated, and Amelia stopped by to deliver every..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We are so proud of this SHS student and the Salem CTE Center for participating in the "Souper Star" contest. The culinary students were challenged to create a soup to win the Rising Chef title. The winning entry is now being featured on ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is nice to see all the love at our member, Warde Senior Living! Everyone deserves a sweet valentine celebration. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #loveourseniors" (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Hey Kids! Make a handprint eagle. Pickup today's Take and Make craft." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Pizza specials from our member, NH Beach Pizza! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Lots of fun classes on the March schedule at the Tuscan Kitchen! Check out the link below. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #eatlocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Valentine fun for everyone at our member, Birches Academy! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #valentines2022" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "LIVE at 2:45! Tune in to watch the Salem Blue Devils Hockey take on Hanover from the Icenter in Salem. Broadcast will be available on SLC 6 in Salem, ssdtv6.com, Facebook Live and Livestream. Download the Salem School District Media Roku..." (Facebook)

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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...