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Salem Horror Fest founder Kevin Lynch has made no secrets that the festival's existence is a "direct response" to Trump administration policies, and many of the festival's film selections have social justice themes.​
Salem Horror Fest founder Kevin Lynch has made no secrets that the festival's existence is a "direct response" to Trump administration policies, and many of the festival's film selections have social justice themes.​ (Salem Horror Fest)

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Salem Horror Fest: Trump Supporter Forced Visitor Center Split

Salem Horror Fest was told to take down anti-Trump social media posts or cancel events scheduled at the Salem Visitors Center.

'It's Too Loud!': Elaborate Halloween Display Upsets Braintree Neighbors

One Braintree family turned their front yard into "Halloween Town." The children in the neighborhood love it, but neighbors have had enough.

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Rob Gronkowski Joins Fox As NFL Analyst

Rob Gronkowski is returning to football — just not on the field.

Big 2-Month Route 20 Detour Begins

Traffic will be detoured around a two-mile stretch of Route 20 between Wayland and Sudbury.

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A company that wants to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Salem is threatening to file a second lawsuit against city, in part because of a video Ward 4 City Councilor Tim Flynn posted to his Facebook page.

Police said a Malden thief placed several cosmetic items in her bag before "stiff-arming" a worker who tried confronting her on her way out.

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller takes the bulk of her latest newsletter to explainwhat she intends to do concerning Webster Woods.

Arlington school officials on Monday responded to antisemitic graffiti and an antisemitic meme found in a bathroom at Ottoson Middle School late last week.

Scott Forbes was unanimously voted Melrose City Council president Monday night at the Council's first meeting since changing from the Board of Aldermen.

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