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Oct 29, 2021 · Stories of paranormal incidents abound in Maine—some are well known, others more obscure. We'll hear ghost stories, old and new—and our listeners will share their own family legends and tales of the inexplicable. Panelists: Jamie Kingman Rice, deputy director, Collections & Program, Maine Historical Society
58.1 miles from Corinna, ME Built in 1804, the Coach Stop Inn was an actual coach stop and is said to be haunted by ghosts from its past. Witnesses say the lights flicker and unexplained children's voices can be heard.
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1. Royalsborough Inn at Bagley House, Durham
Around 10.6 miles from Yarmouth, this inn is home to the ghost of a former maid. Frequent whispers are heard by guests. Especially male guests have reported being touched by unseen hands. So, won’t you give this place a try? How to Get Here
2. Riverside Cemetery, Lewiston
Just like any other cemetery, this one is a quiet place where people have encountered mysterious incidents beyond any explanation. Once, on their way to the Libby Mausoleum, three friends faced a forceful wind restricting their way to go to the cemetery. They were reluctant to leave the spot but had to, as a birch tree suddenly fell exactly where they were standing. Even after leaving the cemetery, they kept on feeling an unusual presence around them for several days. How to Get Here
3. Auburn Public Library, Auburn
Even this prestigious library has some horror stories in store for you! Not in books, but for real! Some staff revealed that a smiling man inside the building had followed them. They tried to trace him, but all in vain. Sounds spooky, doesn’t it? How to Get Here
4. Haynesville Road, Route 2A
One of the most infamous roads of northern Maine, this particular route, witnessed numerous accidents. People often see a crying woman asking for help to rescue her trapped husband from a car. When they go to help her, she disappears. Similarly, a little girl, who died in a car accident, is often seen on the side of the road. Singer Dick Curless even wrote a song called “A Tombstone Every Mile,” describing the horrible history of this road. How to Get Here
5. Maiden Cliff Trail, Camden Hills State Park
The maiden cliff is haunted by a little girl who died after accidentally falling on the rocky surface. She was trying to chase her windblown hat when the mishap took place. Presently there is a white cross right at the spot. Hikers often hear the mourning of a young child while hiking. How to Get Here
6. McLellan-Sweat Mansion, Portland
Presently maintained by the Portland Art Museum, this house is an outstanding example of the Federal-style architecture. Initially constructed by Mr. Hugh McLellan in 1801, there have been many residents as a result of the selling and purchasing of the building. Now, as the story goes, this house is haunted by one of its former residents, and frequent apparitions are felt. It is believed that the spirit is disturbed due to the renovation of this building. As this is just six miles away from S...
7. Beckett’s Castle, Cape Elizabeth
A strikingly beautiful three-story castle, originally owned by poet-publisher Mr. Sylvester Beckett, is another haunted spot that will entice you. The spirit of Mr. Beckett still haunts the place as a blue orb, spreading a cold spot and often pulling bed sheets and blankets. The spirit does not let the entrance door of the tower stay closed, even after it was nailed shut. Presently, this is a private property, restricted for outsiders. How to Get Here
8. Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, Brunswick
The former house of Joshua. L. Chamberlain, the ex-governor of Maine, and a professor who participated in the American Civil War is a museum exhibiting his belongings like the ceremonial governor’s desk and chair, and the boots that he wore during the battle of Gettysburg. It is believed that Mr. Chamberlain and his wife couldn’t leave the place even after their death. They still roam around the place, as seen by some tourists. Visitors sometimes feel a strange pain in their hips right where...
14. University of Maine, Farmington
In the mallet hall dorm, there is a playful ghost of a little girl, who keeps on opening and closing the locked doors, moving furniture and stuff of students every now and then. There is a haunted room where a dorm mother hung herself to death, and nobody can still live there. The auditorium of this university is another place to witness a soul of the deceased opera singer Lillian Nordica, who still sings in that very place. If this is not spooky, then what is? How to Get Here
15. Cursed Tomb of Colonel Buck, Buck Cemetery, Bucksport
The tomb of Colonel Buck, who founded Bucksport, displays a strange stain on it resembling a woman’s foot. According to locals, Buck burned a woman considering her as a witch and received a curse that his tomb would bear the sign of this atrocity. This tomb is actually a monument dedicated to Buck and is regarded as the bad luck even today by locals. How to Get Here
16. Coach Stop Inn Bed and Breakfast, Bar Harbor
Located in the down east of Maine, this inn was initially a coach stop (hence the name) and is believed to have a spirit named Abbe. Guests have experienced inexplicable incidents like automatic locking of unlocked doors, flickering lights with children’s voices. There is a room called the Abbe room, and that is where most of the strange things happen. How to Get Here
17. LimeRock Inn, Rockland
The original owner and resident of what is now known as LimeRock inn was Dr. Lawry. The inn is frequently visited by the spirits of his patients, who have been seen waiting in the parlor. Amidst all, the staircase seems to be the center of activities of these spirits. How to Get Here
18. Kennebec Arsenal, Augusta
Originally built as an arsenal, it was transformed into a mental asylum where patients underwent brutal treatments. Those who had died in the process were buried in the adjacent field in unmarked graves. As the locals say, the building is still occupied by those unfortunate souls, reverberating their moaning at night. How to Get Here
19. Oak Grove-Coburn School, Vassalboro
Some ghostly figures are observed especially on the rooftop of the building, sometimes lights keep on flickering mysteriously. Although no major ghost sighting is reported, still this place never fails to amuse people with its interesting stories. How to Get Here
20. Mt. St Joseph Nursing Home, Waterville
A former children’s hospital, this is presently a rehabilitation center and a nursing home. People have reported seeing a little girl in a purple dress, particularly in one room. Also, the laughter and voices of children are heard across the hall. How to Get Here
21. The Opera House, Boothbay
Originally the building was a residence of Knights of Pythias, then it became a government office and a theater, respectively. It is said that the ghost of this Opera House is the former musician Earl Cliff. There is a mysterious piano that can play on its own. Also, the haunted happenings take place in a particular room on the second floor. How to Get Here
22. Governor Smith House, Wiscasset
The house of the 10th governor of Maine Samuel E. Smith has been haunted by spirits of a Penobscot Indian, an old woman, and a dog. Many people have seen the old woman rocking in a chair or waving from a window. This is not new, although, as during the last leg of 1800, people used to avoid the side of the road the house was built in. How to Get Here
23. The Chapman Inn, Bethel
Once a home of Mr. William Chapman, a connoisseur of music, “The Chapman Inn” is a famous three-star hotel providing hospitality to guests. But there is more than what meets the eyes as guests often feel a strange presence around them. It is believed that this hotel is haunted by Mr. Chapman’s illegitimate daughter Abigail, who died at the age of 16, and her nanny. How to Get Here
24. The Admiral Peary Inn, Fryeburg
The peaceful inn has a ghost of a little girl named Annabelle. She has rarely been seen, and why she resides here is still unknown. According to a paranormal research team, they have captured some strange photos indicating a possibility of an otherworldly entity there. How to Get Here
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