🌱 Salem Patch: Everything Going On Today (Thu, Jun 1)

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Tony Schinella, your host of the Salem Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Salem:

1. DeSantis (and other presidential candidates) coming back to New ... (The Boston Globe)
2. Alice Gilchrist Obituary (1931 - 2023) - Northwood, NH - Daily Item (Legacy.com)
3. Fentanyl crisis prompts Virginia's deployment of National Guard to ... (Royal Examiner)
4. Barbara M. Ford Obituary | Deaths (The Caledonian-Record )
5. $25000: Search for the next Gerber Baby is under way with an ... (WEYI)
6. A Historic Summer Cottage On Canobie Lake In Salem (Salem Patch)
7. Sandown plant sale returns | News (Eagle-Tribune)
8. Salem Area Adoptable Pets: Dogs, Cats & More (Salem Patch)
9. Szupka Led Winners at Maple Grove Raceway Lucas Oil Series Event (DragChamp.com)
10. Podcast: What Makes A Great Cigar Commercial - The After Show – (The Cigar Authority)
11. 3 of The 13 Best New England Towns for a Summer Visit are in ... (Live 95.9)
12. 7 Seacoast high school baseball teams in NHIAA state tournaments (Foster's Daily Democrat)
13. Salem firefighters knock down two fires | News (Eagle-Tribune)
14. Soule School honors local men for commitment to community (Eagle-Tribune)

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Today in Salem:

• 2023 Ribbon Cutting: Pelham Fit - Greater Salem Chamber-Commerce (3:00 PM)
• Salem Republican Meeting - Greater Salem Chamber-Commerce (6:30 PM)
• Dollars for Scholars Awards - Salem High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Salem NH Softball: "🚨Attention Salem Softball 🚨 Big day for our alumni and current players with Woodbury Middle School and Salem Varsity Softball teams starting round 1 of their playoffs. Come on down to support both teams behind the middle school fields...." (Salem NH Softball via Facebook)
• St Joseph Regional Catholic School: "We are overjoyed to announce our multiple staff members who were nominated for two awards from the Diocese of Manchester Catholic Schools Office, which will be presented at the 2023 New Hampshire Catholic Schools Recognizing Excellence A..." (St Joseph Regional Catholic School via Facebook)
• Salem Animal Rescue League: "Nena's new parents were initially interested in another dog at SARL, but she had been adopted, so they agreed to meet Nena. As soon she came out, she made a beeline for them, wagging and smiling. They instantly loved her and the rest is ..." (Salem Animal Rescue League via Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Today the chamber said goodbye to our Salem High School interns, Alex & Drew. Both are graduating next week and will be heading off to college. Alex came in to help with graphics, flyers and worked on our new website launching soon, whil..." (Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Salem Fire Department: "HELP SAVE A LIFE!! RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 9, 2023 11AM-4PM Once again, The Salem Fire and Police Departments are joining forces to sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday June 9, 2023 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Knights of Columb..." (Salem Fire Department via Facebook)
• Kelley Library: "Check out something new! Visit ALL the GMILCS libraries this summer and earn prizes! Your Kelley Library card can be used at 11 libraries across Southern NH - Hop to them all!" (Kelley Library via Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Our chamber had a Business Before Hours at The Residence at Salem Woods - Salem, NH today. Chamber members and guests were treated to a great breakfast by Chef Michael. It was an enjoyable time to network and make new connections. The st..." (Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Field of Dreams, Inc.: "Thank you to Jamie & Santo Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. for sponsoring our 2023 Summer Concert Series! Your support is greatly appreciated!" (Field of Dreams, Inc. via Facebook)
• Birches Academy: "One week from today...our Day of Giving will be underway! Your donations help us uphold cherished school traditions - and we consider Forest Forum among the most consistent and beloved. Every week we're get our ENTIRE school together, he..." (Birches Academy via Facebook)
• Salem NH VFW Post 8546: "After the ceremony, helping out the boy scouts making sure tomorrow's leaders are being taught American values." (Salem NH VFW Post 8546 via Facebook)
• St. Joseph Regional Catholic School: "We are overjoyed to announce our multiple staff members who were nominated for two awards from the Diocese of Manchester Catholic Schools Office, which will be presented at the 2023 New Hampshire Catholic Schools Recognizing Excellence A..." (St. Joseph Regional Catholic School via Instagram)
• Kelley Library: "Stop by for today's Take & Make! This one is great for our little patrons to work on with parents! Cutting, drawing, and using a rubber band is great for FINE MOTOR SKILLS! Available while supplies last." (Kelley Library via Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to our member, Amy LaBelle, of LaBelle Winery Derry, winner of the 2022 Business Leader of the Year! We are so proud of Amy!!! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #BusinessLeaderOfTheYear" (Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Salem NH VFW Post 8546: "Good times in Salem at the gazebo on Monday." (Salem NH VFW Post 8546 via Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "We are cutting the ribbon with our member, Pelham Fit on Thursday, June 1st at 3pm. Please join us by registering below: https://www.gschamber.com/events/details/2023-ribbon-cutting-pelham-fit-13647" (Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Check out our member, Bee Helpful - for Seniors, if you need assistance for a family member or friend. They are wonderful to work with for in home services for seniors. #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelo..." (Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Many thanks to the Salem NH Police Department for running the Special Olympic Torch through Salem today. Great effort by everyone involved at the SPD." (Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you to our member, Pelham 10722 VFW, for always setting a great example! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #loveourveterans #ItsAllAboutCommunity" (Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: "Party/shower favor ideas from our member, Sama Chocolatier! Lisa is very talented and can help you create a favor to remember! #wickedawesomemember #grsalemchamberofcommerce #supportlocal #lovelocal #smallbusinessbigdreams" (Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Tony Schinella

About me: Tony is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with three decades of media experience in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has won dozens of awards in both states. A native of the 603, Tony has been the field editor for Patch, off and on, since May 2011. Patch sites in NH include Amherst, Concord, Exeter, Hampton-North Hampton, Londonderry, Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, Windham, Across NH Patch, and sites and newsletters for Bedford and Manchester. Email: tony.schinella@patch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

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