Salem Observer

Windham Middle Schoolers Compete in ‘Iron Chef’ Contest

By Darrell Halen Jessica Thibeault, 11, sprinkled colorful confetti on a plate before taking a whiff of a bowl of diced tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with balsamic dressing. “Smell this,” Lindsay Miller, 11, who had stirred the mixture, said Read More...

Posted Wednesday, December 05, 2007 2:51 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, Windham, schools

School districts may get reprieve on kindergarten deadline

BY DARRELL HALEN A legislative committee has voted to recommend giving 11 school districts a one-year extension to start a public kindergarten program in their communities. That’s welcome news to school officials in Salem, Windham and Pelham – Read More...

Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:11 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, Windham, schools, Pelham, Kindergarten

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

Kindergarten mandate - State says it should be part of ‘adequate’ education, but funding still in question

BY MATT HERSH Though state legislators agree that kindergarten should be included an adequate education, bringing a kindergarten program to Salem is still a matter of funding and space. Late last month, the House voted 226-132 to approve a definition Read More...

Posted Wednesday, April 04, 2007 7:18 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, Kindergarten, Education

Salem set to celebrate after another perfect season and title

By Sapna Pathak Staff Writer When Tim Sadowski graduates, he’ll know Salem’s boys volleyball team is in good hands. After winning a third straight Division I title, Sadowski celebrated with his seven senior teammates. Meanwhile, junior Dan Read More...

Posted Wednesday, November 01, 2006 2:00 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, sports, volleyball

Hit-and-run case reopened: Police hope to find who killed Salem girl in 1986

By Matt Hersh Staff Writer Courtesy photos Above, Michele Iannacchino, 13, shown here on her birthday, was killed by a hit-and- run driver more than 20 years ago. Her case has recently been reopened by Salem police. Below, Michele Memorial Park was named Read More...

Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:30 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments

Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, crime, hit-and-run

Set to serve notice: SHS poised to complete unbeaten regular season en route to playoffs

By Matt Stout Staff Writer Observer/Matt Stout Salem senior Debbie Seidel, left, and junior Nicole Duarte block a Nashua South hit during their team's 3-0 win on Oct. 4. The pair has been a force as the Blue Devils' middle hitters this season, Read More...

Posted Friday, October 13, 2006 1:34 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, sports, Professional Sports

Salem man killed in Iraq focused on others

By Matt Hersh Staff Writer Cpl. Nicholas Arvanitis As she sat on the hood of her car outside of Salem High School holding the uniform of her brother Nicholas, who was killed in Iraq on Friday, Oct. 6, Kimberly Arvanitis couldn’t help but smile. Read More...

Posted Friday, October 13, 2006 1:18 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments

Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, iraq, soldier, war

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

Parking in the park: Field of Dreams wants to offer paid spaces for students’ cars

By Jim Devine Staff Writer Observer/Bruce Preston From left, Salem High sophomores Aaron Brubaker, Ryan Scenna and junior Katelynn LaSalle discuss limited parking options that underclassmen face. Ross Trecartin, president of the Field of Dreams board Read More...

Posted Friday, September 29, 2006 4:02 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments

Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, On the Trails, Merrimack Valley, NH State Parks, Windham