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The Lucerne Inn, Dedham Nestled in the mountains and overlooking Phillips Lake, THE LUCERNE INN is in one of the most beautiful locations in Maine. Located right at the Inn is a picturesque golf course, a large outdoor swimming pool, beautiful gazebos and outdoor patios. Very few people are able to drive by this stunning 200-year-old Inn without stopping. And the fine dining and accommodations, stunning scenery and excellent New England hospitality make it worth stopping for . . . again and again. The Lucerne Inn began as a family home built in the early 1800s. It was known then as the Lake House. For nearly 200 years, The Lucerne Inn has been marveled at by travelers. The Lucerne Inn, what’s in room 8 was the story headline for the 5 part series on our investigation. Fox 22 Ch7 followed us as we went through the entire process of meeting with the facility staff, hearing the reports of activity, setting up and doing the investigation and then reviewing and analyzing the evidence and finally the reveal. Stories of Nathan the original owner finding his wife and a guest together in room 8 and killing them about 150 years ago then going into room 5 and ending his own life are well known. There are also reports of kids banging on the keys of an old piano, faintly, at night when there are no kids in the entire hotel. And a little Indian girl has been seen outside around the beautiful gazebos after an Indian wedding ceremony several years past. Our findings are that the hotel does have some subtle low level paranormal activity that doesn’t seem to bother anyone, especially the night auditor who has made friends with Nathan, but just adds to the wonderful experience of this grand old majestic establishment. This is a must for anyone looking for a great place to stay and maybe, if you’re lucky, experience some paranormal activity. The Lucerne Inn 2517 Main Road Dedham, ME 04429 (800) 325-5123 (207) 843-5123 fax: (207) 843-6138 |
| Riceville, ME. This is a ghost town. It was located south of Lincoln. It is now overgrown with very little left of what was once a thriving tannery. Some of the old stoves and a few foundations still can be found. If you look around you might even happen on a few of the old buffalo hides. Some say that after not hearing from anyone in the town for some time, a couple ventured into town. As they got closer they came upon a body in the street. Going further on everyone was found dead. Some in the streets, some around the buildings. The last person ever to have lived in Riceville died about 3 years ago. The last anyone ever heard of Riceville was in 1908. Another story is that a trader returned to Riceville and everyone was gone. This was very strange as he had just been in town one week earlier and no mention of abandoning the town had been mentioned. One day a bustling community, the next nothing. |
| Biddeford's City Theater, Biddeford Eva Gray, a New York opera singer, stood on the stage of the Biddeford City Theater on Oct. 31, 1904 — Halloween night. Gray sang a popular song, "Good-bye, Little Girl, Good-bye" and looked out to the audience where her 3-year-old daughter sat. Gray walked off-stage and collapsed. She died an hour later in her dressing room. For years, people working in the theater have heard whispers and footsteps and have felt a sudden cold envelop them. Another ghost that haunts the Biddeford is known as 'Mr. Murphy'. Mr. Murphy ran the Biddeford from 1930 to 1950 it was a movie theater then. He expected people to treat all of the equipment with respect. Mr. Murphy did not let any women run any of the electronic equipment during his time. Mr. Murphy plays with the light switches and other electronic equipment. Mr. Murphy seems to become more active when a woman is behind the controls of stage lights. |
| The Charles Inn, Bangor The Charles Inn, elegance and tranquility of leather and mahogany European / Victorian accommodations at reasonable rates. Elegance Is Affordable. Stories about this place go way back. It is called the Phoenix building, because three times in the late 1800’s this building burned down and was rebuilt. The last time it burned it was one of the only stores left in Bangor. The owner was killed trying to save some of the stock during the fire. Since then it has survived a couple of fires that devastated the buildings around it. Some say the owner has kept watch over it ever since. A person in flannel has been spotted on occasion sitting in the entertainment room. The elevator also has a mind of its own. It seems to like the third floor, going there on its own even when people push other buttons. A large sum had just been spent on a complete renovation of the system and while we were there the elevator did go to the third floor and refuse to close or work after that. It seems there is a spirit at work here. |
| The Fountain House, Winterport Most recently a restaurant located at 44 Main St. This place started out as a regular home. Then it was converted into a boarding house and then a funeral home. Now it is a restaurant. A lot of strange things are reported to go on here. Voices can be heard in the evening hours coming from areas that are vacant. Feelings of dread have been reported in some areas of the facility. People have been seen by employees and patrons alike that are walking along out side and then just disappear. Things move on their own and unexplained noises can be heard. The Fountain House has a certificate of paranormal activity. Atmosphere is hauntingly special. Update2/1/08: The Fountain House closed, Too bad we loved the place. Kind of a restaurant designed for a group like ours. |
| Thomas A. Hill House, Bangor This place abounds with history. The Thomas A. Hill House is a museum. It is part of the Bangor Museum and Center of History. This is a special place because you will not be able to find better research on a building anywhere. The story goes that a Mayor of the great city of Bangor Samuel Dale, may have stolen a great deal of money to do improvements to the place before a visit by President Grant. in 1871. In any case the money is still missing. Increasing rumors brought pressure on the mayor. While alone in the house he either had a stroke or someone poisoned him. It is believed his spirit still haunts this place. Feelings of deep dread and not being able to catch your breath have been found in certain areas. Equipment turns itself on and off, and doors are held still while trying to open or close them by unseen forces. Cameras are found to take pictures on their own. The most extraordinary thing about this place is the extremely high EMF readings found in certain areas believed to be the place that the body was found. Readings as high as 20 have been recorded. We have not experienced or heard of anything like this before. Tours are conducted by appointment only. A $5.00 fee is more than worth the trip into the past. Call the Museum at 207-942-1900. Tell them where you heard about the Hill House and they will treat you real well. We are currently conducting an investigation here. |
| Sequin Island Light House, Bath Lighthouses tend to be lonely, desolate, eerie places, so it's no wonder that many of the old lighthouses that dot our shores have legends of long-time ghosts and hauntings, and the Seguin Island Light is no exception. The Seguin Island Light was first built in 1797. The structure has was replaced in 1820, and again with the present structure in 1857. The light was manually monitored until it was automated in 1985. It is the highest elevated lighthouse in Maine, standing a little over 180 feet above sea level. It is located on a fairly barren island of rock jutting out of the sea, In winter, the sea is rough and hard to navigate, and the island is shrouded in fog with cold, high winds whistling through the creaking structures. No wonder then, that it is reported to be haunted by a former caretaker who was driven insane by the isolation there. The story goes that a new caretaker brought his wife to the Lighthouse to live, and eventually bought her a piano to ease the monotony of life, Unfortunately, she could only play piano from sheet music, and only had one piece of sheet music on the island. She reportedly played the same song over and over until her husband finally took an axe to the piano and to her, and then killed himself. Reports of faint piano music coming from the island have been reported, along specters of a woman wandering about the island and a man working in the lighthouse. Other apparitions reported at the lighthouse include a little girl who bounces a ball behind one of the bedroom doors, another lighthouse keeper, and objects being moved around inside the house. It is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, and is accessible by boat from Bath, Popham Beach, or Boothbay Harbor. For more information on tours, call Friends of Seguin Island, Inc., P.O. Box 866, Bath, Maine 04530 |
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The Buck Cemetery, Bucksport It seems appropriate that a cemetery would have the reputation of being haunted, and visitors can see evidence of an alleged haunting in Buck Cemetery to this day. Of particular interest is the final resting place of Bucksport founder Jonathan Buck as his tombstone bears mysterious markings. Legend has it that Buck, who died in 1785, ordered a woman burned at the stake for witchcraft. The tombstone bears an image that resembles a leg and foot. Some say these images were painted on the stone by the risen corpse and that nothing has been able to remove them from the stone. Not that many haven't tried throughout the years. The town has provided an elevated viewing place on the sidewalk for this popular attraction, as visitors are not allowed inside the fenced Buck family graveyard. |
| Camden Hills State Park, Camden On May 7, 1864 Church services were held atop Maiden's Cliff. 12-year-old Elenora French loved going to the services because it gave her an excuse to wear her favorite pink outfit, which included her treasured pink hat. The wind blew Elenora's hat off. Elenora chased her hat. She did not see the edge of the cliff and fell into the rocky waters below. A large white cross marks the spot of Elenora's death. At night on the anniversary of her death you can see a pink hat floating in the water. You can hear the girl’s screams and you can hear the sound of prayers being spoken. Almost all people report unusual feelings. |
| Brian Senior High School, Bellevue A few years ago there was a fight at this school. A kid was about to punch the other kid and fell and broke his neck. There was reported sightings of large objects being moved around, cold breezes in specific areas on hot days, and kids being shoved and pushed by an invisible force. People also say they have seen the kid. He is a dark shadowy figure with none of his features visible. |
| Cemetery in the pit, Bowdoin In the 1800's a woman was practicing witchcraft. The towns people decide to hang her. After her death they buried her in a cemetery near a big stump. When a star mysteriously appears it means that the witch is roaming the pit. |
| Pickard Theater Bowdoin College, Brunswick One theater technician reported feeling cold and seeing a swinging lamp in a room with no outside ventilation (the scenery construction shop at the top of the theater). Strange voices and unexplained noises have seen heard through out. Some items come up missing with no explanation. |
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