Archive for July, 2012

Move To Amend (MTA) is a coalition of thousands of Americans who object to the Supreme Court 2010 ruling (Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission) (”Citizens United”) that corporations

At a recent Salem City board meeting, Sheri Wahrgren announced that several pieces of art had made most of their journey through local committees.  Wahrgren, who is City

After months of tug-of-war, there are indications that a proposed “Fairview Sustainable” development in South Salem may in fact become more like the green, diverse and integrated project

Locals attending the Salem Art Fair were enthusiastic to learn that Salem is heading towards a food co-op.  A table in the “Free Speech” zone with news of

Entertainment, vendors and information will serve up a lively time at the August 5 Capitol Pride Celebration held this year at the Salem Saturday Market Square (the intersection

It looks like something out of a John Wayne movie – a field full of patched and speckled cattle with immense, curving horns, grazing placidly; small calves standing

The 2,492-acre Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1965 and is dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and their habitats, specifically the Dusky Canada geese. It

The Dick Solomons, The Squirmin Hermans Saturday, July 28 The Blacklight Bar, 610 Marion St. NE 8 p.m., free, 21+ Do-it-yourself pop-punkin’ rock band The Squirmin Hermans are one of the Cherry

Platinum-selling classic rock and funk band War, disco revival act Satin Love Orchestra and Washington-based progressive roots rock band Cody Beebe and The Crooks have been announced as