The Ghosts of Maine

The Ghosts of Maine

Maine is a landscape of rugged beaches and remote lighthouses - where waves crash over ancient shipwrecks, and swirling sea fog hides untold secrets. In these stories, travel from Boothbay Harbor to Seguin Island and beyond, and hear haunting tales of maritime mystery.

A black and white photo of wiscasset 's ancient burial ground

Wiscasset Ancient Burial Ground: History, Hauntings & Legends

By Allison Jornlin • October 11, 2023
Explore the eerie history, hauntings, and legends of Wiscasset Ancient Burial Ground. Discover the mysterious past of this haunted cemetery in Maine.
A lighthouse with the words top 5 haunted places to stay in kennebunkport maine

The 5 Most Haunted Places to Stay in Kennebunkport

By Chris Callaghan • June 7, 2023
Experience the eerie history of Kennebunkport with these 5 haunted locations. Explore ghost stories, local legends, and spooky spots in this charming Maine town.
A woman in a long black dress is standing in the middle of a forest

Nelly Butler, America's First Ghost Story

By Mike Huberty • April 5, 2023
Learn the eerie tale of Nelly Butler, Maine’s first documented ghost story. The mysterious event that have captivated paranormal enthusiasts for centuries.
Maine's Most Haunted Lighthouses

Maine's Most Haunted Lighthouses

By American Ghost Walks • September 13, 2022
Discover the eerie tales of Maine's haunted lighthouses. Explore ghost stories, chilling encounters, and legends that surround these historic coastal beacons.
Haunted Boothbay Opera House: Ghosts & Paranormal Encounters

Boothbay Harbor Haunted Opera House

By Kristen Winiarski • August 12, 2022
Learn the haunted history of Boothbay Opera House. Chilling ghost stories and paranormal activity make this Maine landmark a hotspot for the supernatural.
A lighthouse sits on a cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset.

Haunted Pemaquid Point Light

By Sally Lobkowicz • August 5, 2022
Chilling legends of Pemaquid Point Light, one of Maine’s most haunted lighthouses. Uncover its ghostly history and paranormal encounters at this eerie landmark.
A poster for the legend of catherine hill with a silhouette of a woman

The Legend of Catherine Hill

By Kristen Winiarski • July 29, 2022
Learn about the chilling legend of Catherine Hill, Maine's ghostly bride. A haunting tale that has captivated locals with sightings on the Downeast roads.
Haunted Seguin Island Light

Haunted Seguin Island Light

By Sally Lobkowicz • July 8, 2022
Ghostly tales of Seguin Island Lighthouse in Maine. Hear about its haunted history, eerie events, and chilling legends that surround this iconic site.
Benedict Arnold against an American flag

The Liberty Pole and the Ghosts of Benedict Arnold

By Mike Huberty and Sally Lobkowicz • July 1, 2022
Learn about the chilling connection between Benedict Arnold's ghost and the Liberty Pole's dark past. Betrayal, hauntings, and eerie history in American folklore.
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