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Up and at 'em, Salem! It's Tony Schinella. Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here are the most important things going on today in Salem.


First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 52 Low: 35.


Here are the top stories in Salem today:

  1. NH Schools On Edge Over Dec. 17 TikTok Shooting Challenge
  2. Timberlane Regional High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting student (WMUR Manchester)
  3. Smash-And-Grab Burglary Suspects Eyed; Craft Beer: PM Patch NH
  4. Durham receives $13,500 LCHIP grant to study Wagon Hill farmhouse (Seacoastonline.com)
  5. Salem Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend (Salem Patch)
  6. Salem Weekend Weather Forecast (Salem Patch)
  7. Weekend High School Sports Roundup For Salem Area (Salem Patch)
  8. Town Of Salem Transfer Station Will Be Closed On December 25 (Press Release Desk)
  9. ProPhotonix Limited Announces (GuruFocus.com)
  10. Eugene Zalla Obituary (Andover Townsman)
  11. Salem: Rabbits, Parrots, Pets Up For Adoption At Area Shelters
  12. ProPhotonix Limited Announces Sale of ProPhotonix and Cancelation of AIM Listing (Yahoo Finance)

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Today in Salem:


From my notebook:

  • Salem Animal Rescue League: "Our most recent transport was full of kittens - and we're low on kitten food. Can you help us? We need Purina Pro Plan Dry Kitten Food. Thank you!!!" (Facebook)
  • Salem Animal Rescue League: "We're looking forward to welcoming dogs back to SARL in early 2022. When that happens, we'll need foster families that can open their hearts and homes to some pups who may not acclimate well to a shelter environment. Can you help?" (Facebook)
  • Salem Animal Rescue League: "Please consider voting for SARL this week! $2,500 would buy a lot of cat food, kitty litter, and other supplies to keep our animals happy! Thank you in advance - link to vote is in the Pentucket Bank post below." (Facebook)
  • Salem Community Television: "This just in! We will be premiering the 2021 Salem Holiday Parade 50th anniversary, tonight on SCTV 17 in Salem, sctv17.com and Facebook starting at 8:00 p.m.. Floats, clowns, bands, and more, be sure to tune in!" (Facebook)
  • Salem NH Farmers Market: "Thank you to everyone who shopped with us at our Holiday Bash!🎄 We had such an amazing time celebrating with our guests🎅🏼 Need any last minute gifts? Join us this Sunday from 10am to 1pm❄️ Sign up on FoodandBloomsFarm.com to receive t..." (Instagram)
  • Salem Animal Rescue League: "Please consider voting for SARL this week! $2,500 would buy a lot of cat food, kitty litter, and other supplies to keep our animals happy! Thank you in advance - link to vote is in the Pentucket Bank post." (Facebook)
  • Salem School District Television: "The 2021 Salem Holiday Parade will premiere tonight on SCTV and Salem Community Television's Facebook page at 8pm!" (Facebook)
  • Kelley Library: "Happy National Cupcake Day! https://nationaltoday.com/national-cupcake-day/" (Facebook)
  • Salem School District Television: "The Fisk Elementary School winter chorus concert will be live on Livestream tonight at 6:30 p.m.!" (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

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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