Five Things: Bitter Cold Continues in Salem

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: Winds will pick up today with a high of 21 degrees. Expect another freezing night with clear skies and a low of 6.

2. FILING PERIOD IS OPEN: You can officially file for town and school positions between now and Feb. 1. To see our update from yesterday on who has filed so far, visit here.

3. ANNOUNCE YOUR CANDIDACY ON SALEM PATCH: Candidates, we have the perfect forum for you to announce that you are running for town office. Visit this link, and log in if you aren't already to post an announcement to the Salem site. Make sure there is a photo, and then contact michael.ryan@patch.com and we will feature your candidacy announcment on the site.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Canned beer makes its debut on this day in 1935. In partnership with the American Can Company, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of Krueger's Finest Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Virginia. Ninety-one percent of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, driving Krueger to give the green light to further production.

5. BLOG FOR US: We are always looking for new bloggers to post on Salem Patch. Do you have an opinion about something? Do you have a hobby or interest? Do you just love to write? Visit here and post your first blog today.