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Major Breaking News!!!

NEAR founders Keith & Sandra Johnson and NEAR case manager Lisa Dowaliby are now also members of the national investigation team
'The Paranormals', founded by
Brian Harnois.
Please be sure to click the logo below to join The Paranormals Community Page!


 
 

NEAR founders Keith and Sandra helped out on two episodes (1st season) of A&E's paranormal show Paranormal State.
 
 
NEAR members Keith, Sandra and Andrew assisted New Gravity Media with a documentary called 14 Degrees.
Click below to view the trailer.
 
 
 

N.E.A.R.
Loses Its Own

 

LAURA CASEY

March 30, 1970 - October 6, 2008

 

Our dear friend, valued investigator of NEAR, Ghosts R NEAR production assistant and beloved fiancee of Carl.
You will always have a special place in our hearts and we cherish the memories of the time spent with you.
We look forward to being reunited with you someday in a better world.

 
 

There Will Be No Forgetting..

 

CHRIS ANGELO

August 7, 1981 - November 2, 2003

 

Paranormal Investigator and fellow member of The Atlantic Paranormal Society
(TAPS).
It was always a pleasure to work with you and an honor to call you friend.
Chris, we will never forget you.......

 
 

In Loving Memory..

 

ED WARREN

September 7, 1921 - August 23, 2006

 

In loving memory of a true friend, mentor, and pioneer in the field of paranormal research.
Ed, although you will be sorely missed by those left behind, we know that you are smiling down on us as your work continues. Who could ever forget that smile!
May the Lord bless you as you into enter His presence.

 
 

 

Hello and welcome to our web site.

New England Anomalies Research (NEAR) was founded for the purpose of investigating and analyzing phenomena which is suspected to be of paranormal origin; that is, removed from what is currently understood and accepted as legitimate by prevailing scientific standards.

NEAR's investigation team consists mainly of former core members of internationally recognized 'TAPS' (The Atlantic Paranormal Society)- best known for their work on the SciFi television series Ghost Hunters.

Although it cannot always be explained, paranormal phenomena is reported by numerous and credible witnesses, too many to dismiss such unusual occurrences as resulting from delusion. It can be the cause of genuine distress on the part of those people who experience it.
Our  endeavor is to provide assistance to those who bring to our attention these occurrences which may be caused by hauntings and spiritual oppression.
However, in our investigations we will first make intent to rule out any possible mundane causes for such phenomena.

There is never a charge for our investigations though donations for travel expenses (gas or plane fare) are requested (we are based in Warwick, Rhode Island).
All client information is strictly confidential.

To request an investigation or a referral to a paranormal research organization in your area, please contact our
CASE MANAGER (Lisa Dowaliby)

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Thank you for your interest,

N.E.A.R. FOUNDERS -Keith & Sandra Johnson


 


ORDER AUTOGRAPHED COPIES OF
PARANORMAL REALITIES HERE!
($19.69 plus shipping)

This first in a series of books Keith has written is now available for ordering.
It chronicles Keith's adventures in the paranormal field from his childhood and his (and his brother, Carl's) affiliation with the R.I. College group PIRO.
Featured in the series is a history of how he, Sandra and others first became members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society and a few of their experiences as members of TAPS.
Subsequent books will also include stories from more recent NEAR cases as well as some New England folklore Keith has extensively researched.

Autograph Instructions

Also available from AMAZON and OTHER BOOKSELLERS.

 



Watch Ghosts R N.E.A.R. Online!

Ghosts R N.E.A.R. is a TV talk show produced and hosted by N.E.A.R. founders-
Keith & Sandra.
It deals with paranormal topics and features interviews with local guests (paranormal investigators, authors, etc.) and on-location N.E.A.R. projects.

We are currently booking guests so drop us a line if you would like to come to the studio and be interviewed!

Ghosts R N.E.A.R. is broadcast statewide in Rhode Island on Fridays at 8pm on channel 13 (Cox) & 32 (Verizon) and also (in Kent County, RI only) on Mondays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 8pm on channel 18 (Cox) & 31 (Verizon).

If you would like to download or watch the show online please visit the show archive
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NEAR MEMBERSHIP


Though our membership is currently closed, we are looking for volunteer crew for our talk show, Ghosts R N.E.A.R.
No experience necessary.

 

 

Awards

 

 

 

 
 
 

Current Projects & Interviews


 

ORDER YOUR COPY OF KEITH'S BOOK, PARANORMAL REALITIES!


The book you've been waiting for Keith to have published is finally available for ordering.
See the book cover below/center of this page!
Already read it? Give it a review on

Amazon.com
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ENCOUNTERS LIVE INTERVIEW 8/28/10!


Hope you'll join Keith for his latest interview. He'll be talking to Tim & Trish Yancey at
6pm ET on August 28th.
Don't forget to join the chat!

Tune in to Encounters Live!
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Appearances

 

JOIN KEITH & SANDRA IN SEEKONK (10/13) OR DOVER (10/20) FOR A HALLOWEEN PRESENTATION OF THE PARANORMAL!


Come to the public library in Seekonk, MA on October 13th at 6:30 (click the haunted house above for directions) or the Dover Town Library on October 20th at 7:00 for a special presentation by Keith and Sandra.
Admission is free and copies of both Paranormal Realities and Paranormal Realities II will be available for purchase at both presentations.
See you there!

Directions to the Dover Town Library.
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JOIN KEITH & SANDRA AT THE CARNIVAL OF FRIGHT IN NEW YORK - HALLOWEEN 2010!



This October, come celebrate the Halloween Season with your favorite horror, supernatural and paranormal Icons, during the "Carnival of Fright" Convention!
The Weekend will be one horrific and wild ride! The event will be filled with celebrity guests, several events and exhibitors taking part in this spectacular and spooky "horrific" celebration.
Meet celebrities from your favorite Horror, Supernatural and Paranormal Movies and T.V. Shows! All to be in attendance signing autographs, taking photos, and interacting with you their incredible fans!

DATES: October 29 - 31, 2010

TIMES:
• Friday and Saturday – 10 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday – 10 AM – 5:00 PM
*Vendors/Exhibitors all day

*FRIDAY ONLY - Exclusive private VIP Dinner Friday evening with the entire panel of Celebrities in attendance.
LIMITED TICKETS

*FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Take part in a Paranormal Investigation Friday or Saturday night from 11 to 2am at The Haunted Shanley Hotel in Napanoch NY, with some of your favorite Paranormal Investigators!
LIMITED TICKETS EACH NIGHT

*SATURDAY - Saturday Night VIP' "Fright Costume Ball", dance away to the music and join in the Celebrity Costume Contest...."Think your Costume can get the attention of our Celebrity Judges"?
Start planning your Costume now!

*Win Random and very interesting Door Prizes through out the entire weekend, while you mingle with the Celebrities, and stroll through the Vendor/Exhibitors areas! Ton's of great places to kick back for a "BITE", Hotels, and shopping. Hidden away in the Foothills of New York's INCREDIBLE views of the Hudson Valley !

Dedicated to enhancing the Halloween Season, Carnival of Fright will offer you many events, workshops, Celebrity meet & greet, Vendors and much more!

Visit the Carnival Of Fright website!

 
 
 

The Ghosts R N.E.A.R. Show


 

GHOSTS R NEAR SHOW 65 WITH
JASON MAYOH (Haunted Rocky Point)!

On 7/13/10 we were back in our new Providence studio, celebrating our 4th Anniversary Show, with a return visit from our friend and very talented illustrator Jason Mayoh! One of Jason's latest projects was the organizing and overseeing of "Long Live Rocky Point - A Collection of Art and Artifacts" from June 2-30, which was held at the Warwick Museum of Art (located one building over from the original TAPS Headquarters). Please join us for episode 65 of Ghosts R N.E.A.R. as Jason shares with us about how the exhibit came about from start to finish, as well as more historic tales of "Haunted" Rocky Point Amusement Park and the surrounding area. As an added bonus, the G.R.N. hosts and crew were on hand to take some on location footage and interviews of the main event, which includes a special guest appearance from Brian Harnois and family! (Brian was at the event along with Keith and Sandra to sign autographs.) You will see historic some items, such as actual cars from the famed House of Horrors, the Flume and the Skyliner, all of which were said to be "cursed!" Also, many of you Rhode Islanders out there will recognize local celebrity weatherman John Ghiorse in a brief interview... so thanks, John, for adding the "Ghiorse Factor" to our show! Read more: http://www.myspace.com/ghostsrnear/blog#ixzz0xWYeRIDI
Ghosts R N.E.A.R. Show Archive

 

WATCH SHOW 64 WITH MATTHEW KEATS & JEANINE CALKIN OF PARANORMAL NEW ENGLAND!

On 6/14/10 we were back once once again in our lovely new Providence studio, and our guests on episode 64 of Ghosts R N.E.A.R.were Matthew Keats and Jeanine Calkin of Paranormal New England!
Matthew and Jeanine shared with us about their own personal experiences that first sparked their interests in the paranormal, and discussed some of the equipment and techniques which they utilize during investigations.
They also shared some very interesting examples of EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena), which they captured while investigating such well-known haunted locations as the USS Salem and Historic Slater Mill!
(Pictured above: Jeanine is on the far left, and Matthew is on the far right.)
Ghosts R N.E.A.R. Show Archive

 
 

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