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SALEM â Enchanted Forest will remain in business after raising over $360,000 from fans of the amusement park just south of Salem. In October, Enchanted Forest warned it would go bust after nearly a half century of visitors flocking to the park each summer to ride the Ice Mountain Bobsled Roller Coaster, brave the Haunted House or stroll through Tofteville Western Town. Pandemic restrictions sharply reduced its number of visitors this year. To make up for lost revenue, the Tofte family, which owns and operates the park, set up a GoFundMe page seeking to raise $500,000. The family explained that the money was needed to cover expenses such as payroll, insurance, taxes and maintenance performed on rides while Enchanted Forest closes for the winter. ....