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History through a local lens...in this case, Andover, Massachusetts, but it could be any town, really. Fun, real, relevant stories.

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Andover Bewitched: Martha Carrier (Part I)Martha Allen Carrier was the first Andover resident arrested for practicing witchcraft in 1692.
Toni Armstrong
Aug 10
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Miscellany Mondays: In Search of Asa W. Phelps . . . . . . and I'm still looking
Doug Cooper
Aug 8
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Miscellany Mondays: It's picnic time!Despite the presence of chaperones, many 19th century picnics and activities were were designed to promote romance.
Elaine Clements
Aug 15
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What’s It Wednesday - The Art of Angling You know the old saying - “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Here’s what’s needed.
Marilyn Helmers
Aug 3
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Andover Bewitched: The Witch Trials of 1692
Toni Armstrong
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Miscellany Mondays: Pomp's Pond
Floyd Greenwood
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Miscellany Mondays: Skating on Baker's Meadow Pond, "...here was the gathering place of dozens of children and adults every weekend enjoying at least 10 acres of open ice to explore and play."
James Batchelder
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Long Memories, a history of Andover in ten (or so) trees: Samson's Hockey
Jane Cairns
9
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Miscellany Mondays: A Grand Pile of Bricks - The Stowe School
James Batchelder
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Miscellany Mondays: The Armenian settlement of Andover and the birth of Colombo Yogurt
Elaine Clements
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Long Memories, a history of Andover in ten (or so) trees: more about Rupert!Watch now (35 sec) | The story of a venerable White Oak on High Plain Road continues to draw people together.
Jane Cairns
Aug 1
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Andover Bewitched: Walk Through the 17th CenturyHere are six historic sites around Massachusetts that you can visit to learn more about the 1692 witch trials.
Toni Armstrong
Jul 27
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What's It Wednesday - Where's the Beach?We're in an incredible heat wave. Where do you want to go to cool off?
Marilyn Helmers
Jul 20
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It's all in the detailsLearning to look, part 2
Elaine Clements
Jul 18
4
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Andover Bewitched: Commemorating the TrialsHere are three memorials to the victims of the witch trials that you can visit today.
Toni Armstrong
Jul 13
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Long Memories, a history of Andover in ten (or so) trees: Rupert, the Sturdy OakA venerable White Oak draws together stories of author June Fitzgerald, esteemed conservationist Al Retelle, and High Plain Road’s lost agricultural…
Jane Cairns
Jul 11
7
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Special What's It on Monday -The 4th of July is here!! Along with the “Rocket's Red Glare, Bombs Bursting in Air…” Who doesn’t love a good fireworks display?
Marilyn Helmers
Jul 4
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Andover Bewitched: Sarah Lord WilsonRead Sarah's story of endurance, while outside of the Salem prison, her husband fought for her freedom.
Toni Armstrong
Jun 29
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Andover Bewitched: The Witch Trials of 1692
Toni Armstrong
8
16
Miscellany Mondays: Pomp's Pond
Floyd Greenwood
9
4
Miscellany Mondays: Skating on Baker's Meadow Pond, "...here was the gathering place of dozens of children and adults every weekend enjoying at least 10 acres of open ice to explore and play."
James Batchelder
9
15
Long Memories, a history of Andover in ten (or so) trees: Samson's Hockey
Jane Cairns
9
8
Miscellany Mondays: A Grand Pile of Bricks - The Stowe School
James Batchelder
9
23
Miscellany Mondays: The Armenian settlement of Andover and the birth of Colombo Yogurt
Elaine Clements
6
2
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History Buzz

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