Archive for March, 2006

Anyone who has ever been enthralled with teal cowboy boots or the perfect pink purse understands fashion lust. The sensation sweeps over its victim, urging the purchase of

Everything you need to know about fashion is happening right here in Salem. Case in point: a few days ago, I watched a kid use the crosswalk like

The Mayor’s State of the City address carried the message that growth is progress. The basic assumption is that bringing new jobs and industry to a city or

Recycle It’s easy to recycle in Salem! There is NO excuse for throwing it all in the garbage can, not with curbside service and the “throw it all

Blue Pepper a combo platter of businesses “We are Salem’s only true Internet café,” says Christi Finholt, owner of Blue Pepper, the art, framing, and Internet café located

West Salem farm homes abused, neglected animals What began with four starving sheep now has multiplied into a large “family” at the Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary in West Salem.

Where to go when you feel rhythmic Drumming is an ancient ritual practiced by indigenous people in Africa and Asia, as well as by Native Americans. Drum circles entered

Founder of Blindskills helps visially impaired Carol McCarl taught at The School for the Blind in Salem for 30 years. Blind herself, she then created the nonprofit corporation,

Dessert - Vegetarian - Fine Dining - Indian - Reader Picks - Staff Picks Staff Pick - Ventis Cafe This is one restaurant that every member of