New book explores the mythical Maine creatures you’ve probably never heard of

Hampden resident Chris Packard spends his days teaching science at Bangor High School, where he uses evidence-based thinking and scientific data to educate students on biology. But when he’s not teaching, he’s often researching something that flies in the face of science. Primarily, the mythological and folkloric creatures that populate North America, specifically in Maine

The Plymouth Vampire of 1807

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and many people associate the holiday with Plymouth, Massachusetts. This is where the Pilgrims held a feast in 1621 that is sometimes said to be the “first Thanksgiving.” That may not really be the case, but it’s still a beloved American myth that is remembered every year around this time. But

The Lake Winnipesaukee Mystery Stone

Have you ever heard of the Lake Winnipesaukee Mystery Stone? Learn more about this historic object, one of a handful of mysterious stone eggs found throughout the world. Where Was the Lake Winnipesaukee Mystery Stone Found? In 1872, in the town of Meredith, New Hampshire, on Lake Winnipesaukee, construction workers hired by Seneca A. Ladd,

Explore the Unexplainable At These Mysterious Sites in New England

Sure, tourists flock there every fall to see the sights, but Salem doesn’t have New England’s exclusive rights to the mysterious, and October doesn’t have a monopoly on spooky. And while the thought of aliens likely brings to mind the arid landscapes of the American south west, in the Northeast, we have our own close

Rats, Cats, and Death: Horror on Haskell Island

Haskell Island is located off the coast of Harpswell, Maine. It’s a small island, and apparently has no full time residents these days, just vacation homes. It looks quite idyllic, but like many quaint New England locales Haskell Island has a strange past. According to legend, the island was first colonized by the two Haskell