Giles Corey, a farmer accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, pleaded “not guilty.” He didn’t believe he’d achieve a fair trial and refused to speak. He was subsequently ...

A slice of colonial history in Beverly, Massachusetts, directly associated with the notorious Salem witch trials, has been put on the market. The home located at 252 Essex Street is now listed for ...

In 1692, the colonial town of Salem, Massachusetts, became caught up in a fervor over alleged witchcraft. In her new book “The Witches,” Stacy Schiff explores what led a group of Puritans to ...

Salem, Massachusetts. A small town—with no clear governing body—became embroiled in a scandal that forever stands as one of the darkest chapters in American history. For those accused of ...

The Shocking History and Legacy of the Salem Witch Trials What fueled the frenzy that sent so many to their deaths in colonial America? And how did Americans reckon with the aftermath of the panic ...

The name Salem carries heavy historical and mystical weight. It has Hebrew origins meaning "peace," but it's most famously linked to the Salem witch trials of 1692, tying the character to real-life ...

Salem Police are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting that damaged windows at the Salem Tesla dealership. Police responded to reports of damaged windows at the dealership at about 5 a.m ...

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A number of Mid-Valley school districts, including Salem-Keizer Public Schools, canceled school today with more snow and ice predicted this morning. Here are Salem-area schools, colleges and ...