Janice Thompson's new book, "Dry Tinder: A Tale of Rivalry and Injustice in Salem Village," was in the making for nearly 20 years. Thompson, 50, now of Harpswell, Maine, moved to Ashland with her ...

Just a short walk from the Witch House, the Salem Witch Museum is another classic Salem, Mass., Halloween attraction. Located across from Salem Common in a 19th-century church, the museum is really a ...

The mayor of Salem, Massachusetts, told President Donald Trump on Tuesday to "learn some history" after he claimed that the people accused in the Salem witch trials had received more due process than ...

Visitors to Salem this Halloween season won't be able to visit one of its most historic tourist attractions after the ...

Some of the most frightening Halloween tales aren't limited to the movies. Whether you're a skeptic or a paranormal enthusiast, you've probably heard stories of real haunted houses like the Winchester ...

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, ...

After breaking records with over one million visitors in 2024, Salem officials are implementing new security measures on the ...