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An unseen demon who threw thousands of rocks, witchcraft accusations, political intrigue, Quakers, and other religious disputes all figured in the famous incidents of 1682 in New Castle, New Hampshire, then called Great Island.

The attacks on tavern owner George Walton are the subject of The Devil of Great Island by Emerson W. Baker, a professor of history at Salem State and an archaeologist. On Friday, March 28, at a program open to the public, Mr. Baker will discuss how this local conflict had ramifications which spread beyond the island and was an integral part of the history of the Piscataqua region, including Hampton.

We will begin at 6:00 PM with a pot-luck supper in the fellowship hall of the Congregational Church, 127 Winnacunnet Road. Bring a main dish or a salad to share, and also your own plates and utensils. Mr. Baker will speak after the supper at about 7:00. He will also bring copies of his book for those who would like to purchase one, and he would be happy to sign the book for you.