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• His son survived cancer, now he’s racing for others

  BY DARRELL HALEN Grateful for the medical treatment his young son received when he battled cancer, and with a desire to help families dealing with the disease, Dane Hoover Jr. will soon endure the challenge of running the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon. He’s Read More... Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:04 PM by Salem Editor | 2 Comments Filed under: Salem, Health & Fitness, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Marathon

• Salem program helps children with disabilities

  BY DARRELL HALEN As Joey Goulet, 5, swam toward one end of a swimming pool, his swimming partner, Zack Martin, 16, offered words of encouragement. “Come on buddy, keep going,” said Zack as he, too, moved closer to the end of the pool. “You’re Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:20 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, Health & Fitness, swimming, boys & girls club, children

• Giving stroke victims a helping hand – New technology gives function back to patients

  BY MATT HERSH After she suffered a stroke last year, Lillian Tarr’s right hand was clenched into an unmovable fist. Now, she’s using it to pick up small wooden blocks. Tarr, a resident of North Andover, Mass., is one of about 25 patients at Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2007 12:34 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Health & Fitness

• Senior Center fees go to general fund

  By Matt Hersh Staff Writer Observer/Matt Hersh Salem Board of Selectmen Chairman Michael J. Lyons discusses the issue of membership fees with senior citizens at the Ingram Senior Center on Wednesday, September 27. After a complaint by a Budget Committee Read More... Posted Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:58 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, Health & Fitness, Political