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True Hauntings of Maine: Real Ghost Stories

Maine's true ghost stories are anchored to real places and names — from the first documented American haunting to sworn testimony older than the republic.

June 11, 2026

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Haunted Lighthouses of Maine

Maine has 65 historic lighthouses. Several have occupants who never left — the keepers who spent decades watching the sea don't all seem to have gone.

October 14, 2024

Voted Best Moving to Maine Guide — Updated for 2026

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The Maine Relocation Guide has everything you need — town profiles, cost-of-living breakdowns, winterizing checklists, and property guidance. 80 pages — name your price from $1.

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