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Volunteer Opportunities in Salem, Oregon

Volunteering is an opportunity to give back to the community in which we live in. Volunteering can make you feel wonderful, and it is a win-win situation for those involved. It is to promote good and to improve the quality of human life. A great place for a volunteer opportunity is in one of the ...

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A Brief History of Salem Witch Trials

During the cold New England winter of 1691, four girls gathered to share tales of demonic spirits, incantations, and fortune telling. The leader of such supposed “Devil worshipping,” was the Barbadian slave known simply as Tituba. Little did she know these witchcraft circles would ultimately lead to more than innocent entertainment; Tituba became one of ...

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The History of Salem, Massachusetts: a Rich American Heritage

Like so many places, when you hear the name Salem, Massachusetts, you think of just one thing, the Witch Trials of 1649 and today you can still visit the sites of that time, gallows hill, the house of the Dr. Who started the whole mess, and many other places. It is an important part of ...

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Places to Buy Used and Old Books in Oregon’s State Capitol

If you are planning a visit or moving to Salem, Oregon, and interested in used and collectible books, there are many places to shop. Though the area’s used and rare bookstores carry some new titles, their emphasis is on used and older books. Here are some locations to browse and shop for literary treasures. Readers’ ...

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Biography of Salem Poor

Salem Poor was one of the brave soldiers of the American Revolution who hailed from Massachusetts. Salem Poor was born in Andover, MA in the late 1740s or the early 1750s. The story of how he made his way from a boy in Andover to a man who fought in Boston and beyond is a ...