Salem NewsLocal news for Salem, CT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Explore The Walden Preserve In Salem- May 28, 2008 Now that the Eightmile River has been designated a Wild & Scenic River, it's important for area residents to get out and see why the river's 40,000-acre watershed merits the protection. And the Walden Preserve is a great place to start.The preserve is off Route 85 in Salem and showcases many of the ecosystems the state has to offer. Visitors may park next to a grassland preserve and wildflower field filled with bird boxes. The trails travel through young or old-growth forests, through...http://www.topix.net/city/salem-ct/2008/05/explore-the-walden-preserve-in-salem?fromrss=1 Hunter shot in face identified as Norwich firefighter- May 24, 2008 A hunter who was shot in the face Thursday morning is Bradley Keltonic, 50, a battalion chief at the Norwich Fire Department, according to the Department of Environmental Protection.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-ct/2008/05/hunter-shot-in-face-identified-as-norwich-firef... Eightmile River Arrives- May 21, 2008 President Bush signed a bill into law Thursday officially incorporating Connecticut's Eightmile River into the National Wild and Scenic River system.http://www.topix.net/city/salem-ct/2008/05/eightmile-river-arrives?fromrss=1 Numerous break-ins have police and communities concerned- May 16, 2008 "It made us a little bit insecure" By News Channel 8's Tina Detelj Posted May 15, 2008 5:00 PM _ Burglars are hard at work in several Connecticut communities. via WTNHhttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-ct/2008/05/numerous-break-ins-have-police-and-communities-... State police seek suspects in recent rash of burglaries- May 12, 2008 "It's obviously a great concern to the people in town" Area residents urged to be alert, report any suspicions Be alert. Be suspicious. via The Dayhttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-ct/2008/05/state-police-seek-suspects-in-recent-rash-of-bu... Salem Store Offers Habitat Needs At Discount- May 10, 2008 During his 25-year career as president of the Gilman Corp. in Bozrah, George Warner mastered people management skills that he is now putting to use in another job. via Hartford Couranthttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-ct/2008/05/salem-store-offers-habitat-needs-at-discount?fr... Threatened Stone Walls- May 8, 2008 A small roadside sign recently appeared in Salem: "We Buy Stone Walls." The sign was a reminder of how important it is to preserve stone walls and discourage their dismantling and sale. via Hartford Couranthttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-ct/2008/05/threatened-stone-walls?fromrss=1 |