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Witchcraft? Voodoo? Amid historic drought, more are turning to an ancient practice in their quest for water.

Por: The Boston Globe Nation September 20, 2022

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IPSWICH — When Elizabeth Green found herself in dire need of a new well-water source to sustain her five-acre hillside plot this summer, the 40-year-old farmer did not turn to scientists or surveyors.She didn’t call in a team of hydrogeologists, with their fancy drone footage, and satellite data, and infrared technology.Instead, she phoned 79-year-old Peter Britton of Hamilton, a man with faded blue jeans and an oddly shaped stick — known... + full article



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