Salem Native Signs Pro Hockey Contract + High School Football

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! These are the most important things happening today in town.

Jake Pappalardo, a Salem native, signed with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL professional hockey league. Sticking with local sports, Salem High School have their home opener Friday at 7 p.m. Check out these items and more:

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First, today's weather:

Rain overnight. High: 86 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Salem:

1. Steelheads add forward Pappalardo to roster (prohockeynews.com)
2. ProPhotonix Limited Announces the new UV COBRA Cure FX4 (GuruFocus.com)
3. I-93 project celebrated; rededicated to first American in space (Eagle-Tribune)

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Today in Salem:

• CORE Training-PAC - Salem High School (8:00 AM)
• Spotlight Tour - The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch (9:00 AM)
• Business after Hours at Pentucket Bank (5:30 PM)
• English as Second Language Classes: Salem High School (6:00 PM)
• HiSET Preparation Classes: Salem High School (6:00 PM)

Salem Patch Notebook

• North Salem School: "Lots of amazing learning and fun has happened over the first two weeks of school!" (Facebook)
• North Salem School: "Check out the 4th day in 4th Grade!!" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "9.13.21 Board of Selectmen" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "Around Town clip: A look at Woody's Towing & Recovery Truck as part of the 2019 Touch a Truck/ Family Fun Day at Salem NH Field of Dreams Park. This clip also includes a look at the Carriage Shack Farm and Vendor Lunch Trucks that was a ..." (Facebook)
• Birches Academy: "Curious to learn more about what we're about? Join us this Wednesday morning for our first spotlight tour of the school year!" (Facebook)
• Salem School District Television: "Come cheer on the Salem Blue Devils for the first home game of the season as they take on the Pinkerton Astros Friday at 7:00 p.m. on Grant Field! If you can't make it catch all the action on Facebook live or on TV Channel 6 in Salem. Al..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We as a chamber, love to see our members doing good things in the community....here is our member, Touchstone Closing & Escrow, LLC, hosting a nice event for shelter families at Lazarus House Ministries. Way to go, Touchstone Closing & E..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Kudos to AJ Letizio Sales & Marketing, Inc for their successful 2021 "Power at the Tower" event raising funds for those in need. A great way to give back to the community. #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal #loveou..." (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "I love this design! How about you? Check out our fabulous chocolatier, Sama Chocolatier! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #shoplocal #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Are you thinking about fall, apples, pumpkins and cider donuts? Check out what The Beer Store - Salem NH, just got in stock! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "A great update from our member, Bunting's Auto Body LLC ! #wickedawesomemember. #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal. #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• First Responder Educators Group: "Don't miss out. Limited seating still available. October 2nd & 3rd Difficult Airway Course: EMS. Located in our main classroom and simulations lab. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/difficult-airway-course-ems-october-2021-tickets-168797360449" (Facebook)
• First Responder Educators Group: "Don't miss out. Limited seating still available. October 2nd & 3rd Difficult Airway Course: EMS. Located in our main classroom and simulations lab. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/difficult-airway-course-ems-october-2021-tickets-168797360449" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Great opportunity from our member, VibeCo Cycle! Check out the details below! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Children's classes available at our member, The Palace Theatres. #wickedawesomemember. #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal. #nonprofit" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing the weekly specials from a special place, Old School Bar & Grill! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "It is day 2 being brought to you, by U.S. Small Business Administration! Lots of good information for small business owners. #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Who doesn't love Italian food and a great movie? Check out this great opportunity from our member, Chunky's Cinema Pub! Mark your calendar and buy your tickets early! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Football Season has started at T-BONES and Cactus Jack's. Check out all they have to offer during live NE football games. #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Big news from our member, Angels Sewing and Quilting! They are open 7 days a week!! #wickedawesomemember #greatersalemnhchamber #supportlocal #shoplocal" (Facebook)
• Salem High School: "Please see my updated Principal's Blog. - SAT Prep https://sau57.org/shs/blog/SAT-Prep" (Facebook)
• Salem Community Television: "Planning Board meeting Live, 9/14 at 7pm on SGC 23, Livestream, www.sgc23.com and Facebook Live. Agenda includes: Conceptual discussions for 24 unit senior housing at 44 Millville St and a Life Science campus, 1.2million sq. ft. in Tusca..." (Facebook)

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— Jason Claffey

About me: I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship at The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University and worked as a news reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010.

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