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Martha Allen Carrier was the first Andover resident arrested for practicing witchcraft in 1692.

Aug 10

. . . and I'm still looking

Aug 8

Despite the presence of chaperones, many 19th century picnics and activities were were designed to promote romance.

Elaine Clements

Aug 15

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

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.

Aug 1

Here are six historic sites around Massachusetts that you can visit to learn more about the 1692 witch trials.

Jul 27

We're in an incredible heat wave. Where do you want to go to cool off?

Marilyn Helmers

Jul 20

Learning to look, part 2

Elaine Clements

Jul 18

Here are three memorials to the victims of the witch trials that you can visit today.

Jul 13

A venerable White Oak draws together stories of author June Fitzgerald, esteemed conservationist Al Retelle, and High Plain Road’s lost agricultural…

Jul 11

Who doesn’t love a good fireworks display?

Marilyn Helmers

Jul 4

Read Sarah's story of endurance, while outside of the Salem prison, her husband fought for her freedom.

Jun 29

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