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Peabody Historical Society Wants Salem Witch Trials Victim House

John Cronin

The 1638 home of Salem Witch Trials victim John Proctor in Peabody is for sale, and the local historical society it hoping to buy it.

Proctor was one of the few men hanged for witchcraft. He was later used by playwright Arthur Miller in his play The Crucible.

Charlie Baker To Geoff Diehl: With You All The Way
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Charlie Baker To Geoff Diehl: With You All The Way

State House News Service

By Katie Lannan
State House News Service

Governor Charlie Baker on Thursday reiterated his intent to vote for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Geoff Diehl, a day after first saying he hadn't decided how he'd vote and later telling reporters he misspoke.

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