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Nostalgia Hits Commercial Street: Subatomic Vintage Toys Opens Its Doors
Dec. 29th, 2025

Nostalgia Hits Commercial Street: Subatomic Vintage Toys Opens Its Doors

A new portal to the 1980s and 90s has officially opened in Salem this month. Subatomic Vintage Toys, located at 1910 Commercial St. SE, celebrated its grand opening this month, turning a former estate sale building (and one-time KFC) into a sanctuary for toy collectors and nostalgic families. A Part…
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What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
Dec. 30th, 2025

What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?

Biting into a scoop of ice cream or sipping a steaming cup of coffee shouldn’t be a painful experience. But for many people, these everyday pleasures can trigger a sharp, sudden discomfort in their teeth. If that sounds familiar, you might be dealing with tooth sensitivity. Let’s explore what causes…
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How to Use Built In Accessibility Features on Your Devices
Dec. 27th, 2025

How to Use Built In Accessibility Features on Your Devices

Modern tech devices come with an extensive collection of built-in accessibility features that are designed to make screens easier to read, navigate, a…
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10 Very Simple Ways to Reset Your Home for a Fresh Start in the New Year
Dec. 26th, 2025

10 Very Simple Ways to Reset Your Home for a Fresh Start in the New Year

Every new year brings a wave of pressure to overhaul your life and your home. Social media feeds are suddenly full of spotless pantries, complete room…
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Stop Shouting, Start Earning Trust: Why Local Brand Authority Wins in Salem
Dec. 26th, 2025

Stop Shouting, Start Earning Trust: Why Local Brand Authority Wins in Salem

Visibility Isn’t Enough Anymore If you're a local service business owner in Salem, Oregon, chances are you've wrestled with one or more of these challenges: not enough people know your business exists, those who do aren’t sure if they can trust you, and you're wearing so many hats that fixing these…
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Things to do in Salem, Oregon // December 26 - 28, 2025
Dec. 24th, 2025

Things to do in Salem, Oregon // December 26 - 28, 2025

It’s the weekend after the holidays, and while things are winding down, there are still a few local events worth checking out if you're looking to get…
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Investing in Education: $50K in Grants Awarded to Mid-Willamette Valley Teachers
Dec. 22nd, 2025

Investing in Education: $50K in Grants Awarded to Mid-Willamette Valley Teachers

Just before winter break, the Maps Community Foundation brightened classrooms throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley with a generous show of support. As…
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WFMC Health 7 hours ago
WFMC Health
(503) 585-6388 3.3/5 based on 240 Reviews
Understanding Vaginal pH and What It Means for Your Health

Understanding Vaginal pH and What It Means for Your Health

You might not think much about vaginal pH, but it plays a key role in your overall vaginal health. Knowing what it is and how it works can help you better unde…
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WhirLocal Salem 4 days ago
WhirLocal Salem
503-877-1330 4.9/5 based on 133 Reviews
Why Visibility Isn’t Enough for Salem BusinessesA lot

Why Visibility Isn’t Enough for Salem Businesses

A lot of Salem businesses are visible—but not getting calls.

The truth? Visibility alone doesn’t conv…
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Sid’s Home Furnishings 1 week ago
Sid’s Home Furnishings
(503) 371-0123 5/5 based on 1 Review
Not all furniture is built the same, even when

Not all furniture is built the same, even when two pieces look similar at first glance.

High-quality furniture brands focus on strong frames, better materials, …
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Best Little Roadhouse 18 hours ago

5 Star Review by Andrew B.

We had a big group 13+ The service was great the food was amazing!! We had everything from shrimp to NY steak …
~ Andrew B.
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Bonn Roof Care Salem 3 days ago

I Want to Update My Review. During an Atmospheric River Event, My Mom's Roof Dev…

I want to update my review. During an atmospheric river event, my mom's roof developed a leak over the kitchen…
~ Mary B.
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Ted Ferry – State Farm Insurance Agent 3 days ago

Bruno Was Very Detailed and Patient with Me As He Listened and Considered All of…

Bruno was very detailed and patient with me as he listened and considered all of my Insurance needs. He was a…
~ Rita H.
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Salem Convention Center 4 days ago

5 Star Review by Eric E.

It was a great place for a large gathering!
~ Eric E.
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