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Veterans medical center director will leave

SALEM – The director of the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center is leaving to become director of the Portland, Ore., VA Medical Center. John Patrick is expected to move to his new position in July at the level 1A, tertiary medical facility. Carol Bogedain, the current associate director in Salem, will be the interim director until... »

Horseman rides across nation for Thai natives’ rights

SALEM – An apparition of an old-time cowboy in oil-skin coat on a tall, dark horse ambled along the side of West Main Street in light morning snow Tuesday, heading to New York City. The pair turned out to be Matthew McDaniel on his horse Hampton, a long-legged half-quarter-horse, half-Percheron. They were on Day 333, making... »