As the holiday season approaches, consumers are bombarded with endless Black Friday deals. During these high-profile shopping days, when big box retailers and online giants often dominate the market with massive sales and promotions, choosing to shop at small and local businesses can make a big dif…

Looking for things to do this weekend in Salem? There's some great live entertainment, plant sales, family-friendly activities, and more to check out around town. Native Tree Planting for Arbor Day Celebrate Arbor Day by helping plant native trees at Minto-Brown Island Park alongside Sal…