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Five Things: BudCom Votes On School Budget
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Good morning, Salem! Here are five things you need to know today, Wednesday, Dec. 12:
1. BUDGET COMMITTEE: The Salem Municipal Budget Committee will begin their preliminary votes tonight on the 2013-2014 SAU 57 budget. They'll meet in the Knightly Meeting Room of Town Hall starting at 7.
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2. SHOW OFF YOUR FAVORITE ORNAMENT: If you have a favorite holiday ornament, we'd love to see it. Upload it here.
3. ENTER DECK THE HOUSE TODAY: Do you have the best holiday display in front at your house in Salem? How about the state? How about the country?
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Our annual "Deck the House" contest runs through Dec. 16 and the winner will receive $100,000 for their local schools. Enter your home today!
4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1980, American oil tycoon Armand Hammer pays $5,126,000 at auction for a notebook containing writings by the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci. Information courtesy of History.com.
5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Mostly sunny with a high of 40. Mostly clear tonight with a low of 27.
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