State capital south of Portland (5)

I believe the answer is:

salem

(Other definitions for salem that I've seen before include "New England city, site of 1692 witchcraft trials" , "Massachusetts city, scene of witch hunt" , "Meals (anag.)" , "Place with allegedly wicked females" , "Massachusetts city associated with the execution of witches" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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