🌱 Salem Daily: Redistricting Plans Draw Criticism; IT Startup

Hey, neighbors! Tony Schinella here with a brand-new edition of the Salem Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 33 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Salem today:

1. Congress and House Redistricting Plans Draw Criticism (InDepthNH.org)
2. Fatal Snowmobile Crash; Housing Crisis; More: PM Patch NH
   
3. Morse Enters U.S. Senate Race 'The 603 Way:' With Lots Of Wind And Snow (New Hampshire Journal)
4. Dem Rep Denounced After Using "N-Word" In State House Convo With Black Activist (NH Journal)
5. New Black History Videos Celebrate Achievement Of Heroic Figures
   
6. New Hampshire Senate President To Run For US Senate (NewBostonPost)
7. Salem Area Job Openings: Browse The Latest (Salem Patch)
8. Rev. Paul Dionne | Obituary (Eagle-Tribune)
9. Salem NH Network Security/Support – Managed IT Solutions Startup Services Launch (Digital Journal)

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Today in Salem:

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From my notebook:

• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Big shoutout to SARL volunteers Mike and Jenna, who along with Irriscape Landscaping helped us with the "Big Dig" on campus yesterday. THANK YOU!!!! #blizzardof22 #winterstormkenan2022" (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Jordy and Jethro are playful little brothers who were adopted by a family of three. Mom and dad grew up with cats, but Jordy and Jethro will be their first cats as a family. They were well prepared and have two giant cat trees already se..." (Facebook)
• Birches Academy: "Mrs. Mulligan and her first graders are thrilled to welcome student-teacher Ms. Barrett to their classroom!" (Facebook)
• St Joseph Regional Catholic School: "Yesterday we kicked off Catholic Schools Week! Our students wore their uniforms to church to show their St. Joe's Pride! #welovestjoes #EaglePride #catholicschoolsweek2022" (Facebook)
• St. Joseph's Regional Catholic: "Yesterday we kicked off Catholic Schools Week! Our students wore their uniforms to school to show their St. Joe's Pride! #welovestjoes #EaglePride #catholicschoolsweek2022" (Instagram)
• Salem Community Television: "Candidates running for School Board 2022. SGC 23 will air interviews with candidates in the upcoming weeks. Running unopposed for School Moderator is Terry Scanlan, School District Clerk is Kelly Bryant and Treasurer is Lucille Ramsey" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Phonics powers at work spelling bigger, longer, and more complex words in Mrs. Carignan's second grade classroom!" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Last Friday the Chamber held its annual Concord Update. This event was a great way to directly connect the business community with our representatives in Concord. It is so important that our representatives understand the business commun..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Our member, Freshwater Farms, has a Valentine Hot Line just for you! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is always nice to see the activities at The Residence at Salem Woods - Salem, NH. Spot on! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #loveourseniors" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Such a cute cake from one of our new members, Agape Cakes and Confections! Please contact Reni with questions or to order something sweet! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #eatlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Sounds like a lot of fun at our member, Pica's Pub & Grill! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal #musicbingo" (Facebook)
• Salem High School: "CTE Open House Night! Be there." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Stop by our newest member, Montes Marble & Granite and take a picture for a chance to win a cruise vacation with the Yeti Quest. Also, you can enter to win a custom stone cutting board from Montes Marble & Granite! #wickedawesomemember #..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Valentine's Day specials from our member, Old School Bar & Grill ! Everything sounds delicious. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #eatlocal #lovelocal #valentinesday2022" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Love the saying and the member A & A Floral! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "If you need assistance, please call our member, New England Wildlife Control, for a free estimate. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemnhchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal" (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...