Have you ever thought about learning another language? Picking up a new language can be one of the most rewarding skills you'll develop—not just for travel or career advancement, but for your brain. Beyond just expanding your vocabulary, it offers lasting cognitive and personal benefits that might s…

You don’t have to leave Salem to find a quiet trail, a wooded walking path, or a place where the city starts to feel a little farther away. Salem’s outdoor spaces range from the sprawling wetlands and forests of Minto-Brown Island Park to short neighborhood trails tucked into West and South Salem. T…