GHOST TOURS IN MAINE

Before the construction of Interstate 95, U.S. Route 2 was one of the most widely utilized thoroughfares by truck drivers hauling potatoes out of the State of Maine. This isolated stretch of road can be treacherous in the wintery months of New England and has one particularly sharp curve of nearly 90 degrees. Not only has this road become infamous as being one of the most haunted places in Maine,... [Read more]

The Seguin Island Lightkeepers Behind the Haunting Among the long list of lighthouse keepers at Seguin Island is the tragic story of a mid-1800's man and wife. Being isolated and lonely, the wife of the keeper received the gift of a piano he had shipped to the home. As she was only able to play but one song, over and over, it is believed it eventually drove him into a mad rage in which he took an... [Read more]

DESCRIPTION: This 1860 building is described as a "large, three story, white-framed structure," that also has an attic and large basement . An outside porch wraps around the entire place. The third floor has nine rooms, and the second floor has seven rooms. The first floor of this East Wind Inn has a lounge, and a restaurant that serves guests and the public interested in breakfast, lunch, and ... [Read more]

HISTORY: Captain James Fairfield built his Federal-style mansion in 1813-1815, after he had been released from British imprisonment at Dartmoor Prison during the War of 1812. It was a wedding present to James Fairfield and his bride, Lois, from his father-in-law. Captain Fairfield, his wife Lois and his family enjoyed living here together for 5 years until he died of pneumonia. After being a... [Read more]

DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: The neighborhood area where Spring Street and High Street are located was reserved for the very well-to-do of the time, as most of these houses were built in Portland's "Golden Age" of growth: (1800 - 1860). The city of Portland had suffered much destruction during the Revolutionary War, being so close to Canada. After the war, the city recovered and thrived from the benefi... [Read more]

90 minute lantern lit walking tour of Wiscasset, Bath, Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor, Hallowell, Bar Harbor, Rockland, or Camden. May through October. Call for reservations, 207-380-3806