City warns of gale winds, heavy rain through Monday

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Salem warns of severe weather starting Friday

The city has warned of severe weather from Friday, Sept. 25, through Monday, Sept. 28, including possible gale-force winds Friday and heavy rain through Monday. Officials urge residents to avoid parking in low-lying areas and never to drive around barricades or through standing water.

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Salem's Pam Kentley wins 11th annual Gomes Service Award

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton announced Sept. 24 that Salem's Pam Kentley is among five recipients of the 11th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award for local volunteer work; honorees will be celebrated at a ceremony at St. Joseph Hall in Salem.

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Northeast Animal Shelter waives dog adoption fees this weekend

MSPCA-Angell's 'Pup-kin Spice' adoptathon waives fees for dogs age one and up from Sept. 25-27 at shelters including Salem's Northeast Animal Shelter, aiming to place 100 dogs statewide.

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Plummer Youth Promise appoints O'Callaghan to board

Salem's Plummer Youth Promise named attorney and child-welfare specialist Sue Anamier O'Callaghan to its Board of Trustees as the nonprofit enters the final phase of its capital campaign.

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Mayor's Night Out offers free museums and parking Friday

Salem residents with proof of residency get free admission to participating downtown museums and attractions Friday, Sept. 25, plus free parking after 2 p.m. at Museum Place Mall and South Harbor garages.

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Salem ferry service canceled through Monday

The city canceled ferry service at least through Monday, Sept. 28, because of the severe weather forecast.

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Salem State hosts dance artist Lauren Horn Friday

Dance artist Lauren Horn leads a movement workshop and an artist talk open to all Friday, Sept. 25, at Salem State's O'Keefe Complex.

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Haunted magic show 'HYSTERIA' plays Emerson Hall Friday

'HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!' brings magic, mind reading and ghost stories to Emerson Hall Theater Friday, Sept. 25, with shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

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PANCAN benefit concert hits Koto Friday

Mt. Metal's fifth annual PANCAN benefit concert plays Koto Asian Fusion Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m., featuring Swarm of Eyes, The Innsmouth Look, Warthog, Keith Bennett and Trapper, with proceeds benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

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Free tea and cake tasting at Jolie Tea Company

Jolie Tea Company hosts a free tasting of tea blends and cake flavors Friday, Sept. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 316 Derby Street.

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Library storytime welcomes kids ages 0-5 Friday

Salem Public Library's 'Jammin' with Jessica' offers stories and songs for young children and caregivers Friday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m.; registration requested.

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Hocus Pocus paint night at Far From the Tree

Artist Rob Lynch leads a painting night Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Far From the Tree Cider, 108 Jackson St.; tickets $35.

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Paranormal investigation workshop set for Friday night

Kimberly Peterson leads a workshop on paranormal-investigation tools, history and practices Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness, 254 Essex St.

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Calling For Heathcliff plays Gulu-Gulu Cafe Friday

Salem duo Calling For Heathcliff performs keyboard-and-digital-drum instrumentals at Gulu-Gulu Cafe Friday, Sept. 25, from 8 to 10 p.m.; no cover.

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