🌱 Salem Daily: Needing A Free Press; Obits; BPT Rate Cut Needed?

Get on up, Salem! Tony Schinella here. Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

A little morning rain. High: 63 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Salem today:

1. In pursuit of equity, some NH schools continue shift away from 'leveling' (eagletimes.com)
2. Credit Union Robbed; Is NH #FITN Primary In Trouble? PM Patch NH
3. Biden's Latest Border Move Means More Headaches for NH Dems (NH Journal)
4. U.S. Marshals Searching For New Hampshire Corrections Fugitive
5. Report raises questions on value of further BPT rate cut (New Hampshire Business Review)
6. Rauh named top editor for North of Boston Media Group (The Salem News)
7. New Hampshire Releases List of Cops With Credibility Issues (U.S. News & World Report)
8. Libraries in the Woods selects farming memoir for fourth community read (The Recorder)
9. These Are the 20 Most Populated New Hampshire Towns (wokq.com)
10. New Hampshire Set To Permanently Close All State-Run COVID Vaccination Sites (CBS Boston)
11. People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH (New Hampshire Business Review)
12. Adopt From Salem Area Shelters: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week (Salem Patch)
13. Consigli prefab director: 'You don't want it to feel like you're recreating the wheel' (Construction Dive)
14. Maine Produced "The Nite Show With Danny Cashman" Returns to Sanford (WJBQ)
15. Will The Dozen Applebee's Grill + Bars in Maine Add a Drive-Thru? (WJBQ)
16. Robert Scanzani | Obituary (Salem News)
17. Frederick Little | Obituary (Salem News)
18. Candia Man Indicted On Negligent Homicide Charges: Court Roundup (Salem Patch)
19. The Infamous Binga's Sign in Windham Hilariously Chimes in on The Slappening at The Oscars (WJBQ)
20. COMM 2013-CCRE12 Mortgage Trust -- Moody's affirms three and downgrades five classes of COMM 2013-CCRE12 (Yahoo Finance)
21. Wow House: 110 Bluff St. In Salem, New Hampshire (Salem Patch)
22. Real Estate Roundup For Salem Area (Salem Patch)
23. 3-Minute Civics: How many voices does it take to make a 'free press'? (New Hampshire Bulletin)
24. 🌱 Salem Daily: Man Arrested On Child Rape Charges (Patch)
25. 🌱 Nashua Daily: Only 9 EFA Students Leave Public Schools (Patch)
26. 🌱 Merrimack Daily: AG Tries To Block Police Misconduct Records (Patch)
27. 🌱 Portsmouth Daily: Movies In The Park Return; Sports; Music (Patch)

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Today in Salem:

• Hands-on Cappellacci (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Granite United: "Granite United Church | Malachi Week 4" (Facebook)
• Salem Fire Department: "THANK YOU! On Monday night at the Board of Selectmen meeting, SFD had the great pleasure of introducing Jackson Gilchrist, who was there with his parents Dayna & Stuart and brother Cole. Jackson took it upon himself to write a letter to ..." (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Have we got a dog for you! Check out Patience's video! To apply to adopt her, click here - https://www.sarlnh.org/available-dogs. Please share this post far and wide - let's get this girl adopted! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "Last night the Salem School Board gave the go ahead for construction of the new Woodbury Middle School sign." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "March 29th is National Vietnam Veterans Day. A day to honor those who served in Vietnam. We thank and bless all who served our country during this difficult time. We will never forget our veterans." (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Students used coding to create a game in 3rd grade. Today students were given the opportunity to play someone else’s game and then provide feedback…" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "Lancaster Elementary Student, Jackson Gilchrist, was recognized at the Salem Selectmen meeting on Monday March 28th for his letter and donation to the Salem Fire Dept. The presentation can be viewed with this link http://sctv-17.com/Cabl..." (Facebook)
• St Joseph Regional Catholic School: "WOW! What a week it was last week. We celebrated Spirit Week! From wearing our PJ's on Mopey Monday, to watching our students showcase their talent in the school wide talent show, and ending with a special treat from our Student Council ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A new lobby is in the works at our member, Castleton Banquet and Conference Center! We cannot wait to see it on April 21st at our Chamber Comedy Night. Tickets are still available: https://www.gschamber.com/events/details/2022-signature-..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing a kind gesture from a young Salem resident to the Salem Fire Department. What a kind gesture!!! #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #itsallaboutcommunity" (Facebook)
• Salem NH Farmers Market: "Look at all those Microgreens!🌱 Which blend is your favorite?😋 . . . . . . . #salemNH #labellewinery #derrynh #labellemarket #nhlife #nhliving #newhampshiremagazine #nhmagazine #newengland #newenglandhome #newenglandliving #shoplocal..." (Instagram)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Great plans are underway for the Field of Dreams, Inc., from the amazing architect, RWH Architect PLLC! Looking forward to seeing a new pavilion in late summer. #wickedawesomemembers #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #it..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love to share good news about our members! Check out one of our new members, The Mad Baker, and all her delicious food! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Everything we order at Farmhouse Roasters is delicious!!! Great service too. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Kids! Today's Take & Make craft is a straw pan flute." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It looks like Spirit Week was a great success at St Joseph Regional Catholic School! We love to see all the smiling faces!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #itsallaboutcommunity" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "The talented artists of Warde Senior Living are busy again with beautiful paintings! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #loveourseniors" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Looking for laughs? This sounds like a great time this weekend at our member, Chunky's Cinema Pub. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #eatlocal" (Facebook)
• Mary A. Fisk School PTA: "Reminders: tomorrow is the last day to send in slips for the talent show. Screenings are on Friday at 3:15 in the library. You must update pick up patrol for this day. Tomorrow is our 1st glow party! Wear white or neon or light up clothe..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Some Easter Dinner options from our member, The Common Man Windham! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal #easter2022" (Facebook)
• Salem NH Softball: "Check out summer camp at NH Sportsdome" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Sounds like a fun night at Moon River Wellness Center! Check out all they have to offer!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Happy Doctor's Day from our member, Parkland Medical Center! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #doctorsday2022" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Great article from a great member, Quality Home Health Services! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love this store, Hunny Bee-Haven Country Gifts and More! Plus the owner is one of the nicest people we know. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Captains Village: "Can anyone recommend a surveyor? - We need to put a fence up in Haverhill." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Captains Village: "Roofing - If anyone has a need for a roof replaced or repaired, I highly recommend Shoreline renovations and Roofing. Quick response and great customer support set them apart. They now service all Southern New Hampshire. For an estima..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cross St Salem: "Looking for recommendations for someone to perform cleaning services in our home. - Our current cleaning person that has performed this for us in the past 15 years is moving out of state. We typically have used her for cleaning on a mon..." (Nextdoor)

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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...