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Salem Progressive Film Series presents
The Divide. What Happens When the Rich Get Richer

Tuesday, January 16th at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15)
Salem's Historic Grand Theatre (191 High Street NE, Salem, OR)

(SALEM, Ore.) - In the United States, the richest 0.1 per cent of people own roughly the same as the bottom 90 per cent; in the UK, the 1000 richest are wealthier than the poorest 40 per cent. On both sides of the Atlantic, inequality is at its highest level since 1928.

Surprisingly, these are about the only statistics in Katharine Round's film The Divide.

Gresham Man Arrested For Manslaughter After Fatal Crash on Hwy 26

The motorcycle rider was killed, and the van driver was charged with Manslaughter II, DUII, and Assault II.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - According to the preliminary investigation, police say a white 2003 Chrysler Town and Country van, operated by 54-year old Robert E. Walsh of Gresham, was traveling westbound on US 26.

While negotiating a curve, Walsh crossed over into the eastbound lane of travel and collided with a silver 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Jacksonville Man Wins $1,000,004 with Powerball ticket

Pearne's prize was the second large Powerball prize won in southern Oregon this month.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When Reggie Pearne won $4 by matching the Powerball number he thought he was pretty lucky. A few days later, he matched five numbers and won $1,000,000.

Pearne's winning numbers were 2-18-37-39-42 but he missed the Powerball number of 24 for the Wednesday, Jan. 3 drawing. The jackpot on Jan. 3 was $460 million. Pearne purchased his ticket from the J'Ville Tavern in Jacksonville.

Many Pot Shops Across Oregon Fail to Stop Sales to Minors

Undercover OLCC "minor decoys" reveal room for improvement in several businesses.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - During the winter holiday season the Oregon Liquor Control Commission conducted additional minor decoy operations across Oregon, and found that some licensed marijuana retailers sold marijuana products to minors.

On December 21, 2017, in the Keizer-Salem area, marijuana inspectors visited 23 licensed marijuana retailers, and five (5) failed a check for prohibiting sales to a minor volunteer. Compliance rate: 78%

Oregon Man Imprisoned in El Salvador en Route to Colombia

Clay Pierce is a disabled patient jailed in hellish conditions for months.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregonian Clay Pierce is imprisoned in the Mariona prison in El Salvador for possession of personal use medical cannabis, just $43 worth of Oregon-licensed homegrown medicine. Pierce is an Oregon medical marijuana cardholder.

This story is an important notice to all Oregonians: when traveling from one legal cannabis location to another, you must be aware of the laws in all connecting flight locations.

Finding the Most Suitable Travel Insurance Coverage

Always be sure and read the small print!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Anyone that travels abroad without travel insurance in place risks having to pay out dearly in the event that they get sick or injured whilst away, and they also don’t have the benefit of cover against losses, damages, or theft of their belongings.

It is therefore vital that you take out travel insurance cover if you are travelling abroad, both for peace of mind and for protection.

Simple Tips for Effective Debt Management

Taking steps to make managing your debts can make a big difference to your quality of life.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Over recent years, more and more people have found themselves facing mounting debts. The difficult financial climate coupled with employment issues and rising living costs have all contributed towards this.

For those with a range of debts to deal with, it can be easy to lose track of the situation.

Nothing Like a Wacky Fatwa to Begin the New Year

Could the flurry of hate mail from a variety of supposedly Zionist/Muslim/Christian sources be the work of one sad and very disturbed individual?

(LONDON) - This is word-for-word the same bollox as fatwas sent to other pro-Palestinians including prominent churchman Dr Stephen Sizer by the World Muslim Zionist Organization in Dhaka.

So, is the Muslim League for Yahud Alliance (whoever they are) cyber-scribbling for the WMZO? And I don't see them on any International Criminal Court NGO list, nor do they seem to have a web presence.

What to Do if You Have High Debt Levels

Being bogged down with debt has a negative impact on most people.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Debt has become a huge problem for many people these days. For some individuals and households, the amount of money being paid out on debts means that there is very little left to deal with other essential payments.

For those who are overwhelmed with debt, this situation can cause huge issues. However, there are steps you can take to try and address your debt problems and ease the financial strain.

Congress, Hands Off Social Security

Many senior citizens rely only on Social Security benefits to survive.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Both my wife and I receive Social Security benefits. Yes, we are of that certain age. We pay taxes on part of our benefits.

Luckily, we do not depend on these benefits to totally meet our daily retirement living expenses. Instead they supplement our employment retirement income.