🌱 Salem Daily: School; Business Notes; And Pretty Gardens, Too

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! It's Tony Schinella. Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Salem:

1. Region in a Minute: Lawrence High School Alumni Association scholarship banquet (Eagle-Tribune)
2. Salem NH Computer Network Management/Cyber Threat Assessment Service Updated (Digital Journal)
3. Wow House: 12 Marys Lane In Salem, New Hampshire (Salem Patch)
4. Sexual Assault Suspect At-Large; Fisherman Drowns In Pond: PM Patch NH
5. Man charged with killing mother at sea to inherit estate (The Salem News)
6. Wander 8 of the Prettiest Gardens in New Hampshire and Maine (wokq.com)
7. Real Estate Roundup For Salem Area (Salem Patch)
8. Fritz Wetherbee: Vikings Discover New England (WMUR Manchester)

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Today in Salem:

• Hands-on Mushroom Risotto (6:00 PM)
• Timberlane High School Jazz Band with guest artist and trumpet virtuoso Jay Daly (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Granite United: "Granite United Church | Granite Live @ 7:05" (Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Check out this great alum update about Appa (fka Lilith), who was adopted in January: "I wanted to give an update on Lilith (renamed Appa) since she was adopted 2 months ago! She is very happy in her forever home and her personality has ..." (Facebook)
• Salem Fire Department: "Thank you to the Granite United Church & The Little Scholars for the snack basket!! We appreciate it!!" (Facebook)
• Salem High School: "Thank you to Enterprise Bank for their generous donation to support SHS’s Senior Safe Night." (Facebook)
• St Joseph Regional Catholic School: "Come experience why so many people "Love St. Joe's." We will be hosting an Open House Sunday, May 15th 11:30am-2:00pm Tour the building and meet members of our staff. We can't wait to see you there! Click here to RSVP https://forms.gle/F..." (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "It's the 2022 Grand March! Watch Live as Salem High School students hit the red carpet on their way to prom dressed to impress. Broadcast begins at 5:30pm Friday with interviews of students and staff and the march kicks off at 6pm! Live ..." (Facebook)
• Birches Academy: "How it started…how it proceeded…how it’s going! Our 8th graders have completed one of their biggest art projects ever: creating their own giant heads." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic: "Our 4th and 5th grade classes are having a “ball” at @fishercats stadium for their “STEM at the Statium” field trip today!" (Instagram)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "“CC4E” - Chamber Chicks 4 Eva!" (Facebook)
• Mary A. Fisk School PTA: "Day 2 of staff appreciation week! The Fisk staff will enjoy smoothies from The Smoothie Bus! Also will snack on their own Charcuterie Boxes! Thank you to all the helped to make this day happen!" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We love to share the good things our members are doing. Rig A Tony’s Italian Takeout & Catering is a perfect example of a business engaged in the community with local schools and students. Kudos to Rig A Tony’s Italian Takeout & Catering..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Gnugget headed over to Pentucket Bank to talk about next year's Yeti Quest with immediate past chairman of the board Eric Leuteritz (Gnugget wants to do a gnome quest). On his visit he got greeted by the friendly staff and learned about ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to the cosmetology students at Salem CTE Center! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #cosmetologystudent" (Facebook)
• Salemhaven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center: "As we continue Nurses Week, our nurses enjoyed chair massages and received some pretty nifty gift bags! We appreciate all your hard work and dedication!" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "Tonight our our dedicated film club members received various awards for their accomplishments in the club, including completing two films, one that is in the finals for the New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival! Congratulations t..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We congratulate Gail Dacey of the Salem NH Lions Club for her dedication to the organization and her many years of volunteering in our community. #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #LoveLocal #nonprofit #it..." (Facebook)
• Mary A. Fisk School PTA: "Daddy Daughter Dance is on Friday. We are looking for Donations of finger foods finger sandwiches appetizers. Fruut tray, veggie tray, cheese and cracker tray. We also need bottles of lemonade and candy, Skittles Starburst, Candy necklac..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Great work being done by our member, Salem Area Woman's Club GFWC-New Hampshire! They are always doing something good for the community. #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #nonprofit #itsallabout..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A winning combination from a wonderful chamber member. Visit Chick-fil-A Tuscan Village on Saturday, May 14th, with your dog, and bring a donation for the Salem Animal Rescue League. You will receive a gift card for a free breakfast item..." (Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Special Music Program TOMORROW at the Ingram Senior Center at 3:30 PM. Knock on Wood is back by popular demand! This outdoor concert will be held in the parking lot. Be sure to bring chairs or a blanket. Knock on Wood is a high-energy ac..." (Facebook)
• Salem NH VFW Post 8546: "Upcoming Scholarship Fundraiser." (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "May 10, 2022 Salem School Board Regular Meeting" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "This sounds like a great time at Ya Mas Greek Taverna & Bar! Call for tickets today!!! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #SupportLocal #lovelocal #eatlocal #smallbusinessowner" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It's the May 10th Chamber Brief! https://conta.cc/3L0sO6a" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Happy Small Business Day from our member, Salem Co-operative Bank! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #NationalSmallBusinessDay" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A great project for the students at Birches Academy! Love to see the finished products! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #LoveLocal #charterschool" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is so nice to see the The Derryfield School alumni having an opportunity to enjoy time together! Great chance to reminisce and reflect on the years gone by. #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #LoveLocal ..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Buy some drinks (see ad below) at 7-Eleven and get a chance to win a car. #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #shoplocal #LoveLocal #7eleven" (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...

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