The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the devil’s magic—and 20 were executed. In 1711, ...

SALEM — Teachers, students, parents and members of the community took part in the fifth annual Teach Truth Day of Action Saturday at Salem’s Waterworth Memorial Park. About 30 participants stood ...

Two local authors have done a deep dive into Halloween’s long history, taking readers and viewers back in time. Somerville writer Lesley Bannatyne has authored five books on Halloween. In one book, ...

A Biblical "concordance" belonging to a judge from the Salem Witch Trials is up for auction tomorrow, Aug. 27 A "concordance" is a sort of reference book The item will be auctioned online on the ...

JENNIFER CARPENTER: (As Emily Rose) And I am Lucifer, the devil in the flesh. RASCOE: Whatever scares you this spooky season, author Jeremy Dauber says it's all a part of a long, American tradition.