-
0Parsonsfield Seminary
Parsonsfield, Maine
Sounds are heard in both buildings. The dorm is 46 rooms. Doors are open and closed, footsteps, talking, and children are heard day or night. 3 rd floor you can feel touching and they will play with long hair. EVPs and photos are caught on a regular basis. ...
Read more » -
0
Stark Cemetery
Conway, New Hampshire
13.5 miles from Porter, ME
Reports say that at this cemetery, which glows at night, two large red eyes appear and follow visitors up and down Stark Road.
Read more » -
0
Admiral Peary Inn
Fryeburg, Maine
15.2 miles from Porter, ME
A 7- or 8-year-old girl's ghost is said to haunt the Admiral Peary House. The apparition is called Annabelle, because a visiting psychic claimed this was the child's name.
Read more » -
0
The Old Red Church
Standish, Maine
19.2 miles from Porter, ME
This church was built in the late 18th century, and has been the source of many hauntings. Mysterious voices and the sound of something being dragged across the roof of the church are some of the many paranormal occurrences that have taken place here. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
Read more » -
0Loon Pond
Acton, Maine
20 miles from Porter, ME
A ghost dog is said to roam the shore here. He is said to be a Siberian Husky type with three legs, and he has a phosphorescent glow, and can be seen around midnight or 1 a.m.
Read more » -
0
Tuc Me Inn
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
20.4 miles from Porter, ME
Witnesses have heard disembodied voices and footsteps at night and doors have been known to close by themselves. The piano in the main lobby plays by itself, although it is a regular instrument, not a player piano. Reports say the inn may no longer be in operation.
Read more » -
0
St. Joseph's College Chapel
Standish, Maine
22.6 miles from Porter, ME
The young ghost in residence here was the son of a family who once owned this land. The son was buried at the chapel. Witnesses have reported hearing him playing and laughing. Another child's spirit haunts the pond. It's said that she drowned while playing too close to the water. ...
Read more » -
0The Haunted Inn
Sanford, Maine
23.9 miles from Porter, ME
Foot steps up and down the stairs, doors open and closing lights turning on and off things disappearing for several days then reappearing in the same spot, cold spots black shadows, hearing conversations from a far (Submitted by Laura)
Read more » -
0
Kimball Castle
Gilford, New Hampshire
26.7 miles from Porter, ME
Benjamin Ames Kimball finished his castle in 1899 and died in 1919. In more recent times, the castle, now in disrepair, was put up for sale and Locke's Hill Nature Preserve was created on the land, with hiking and skiing trails. In the 1960s and 1970s vandals stole every piece ...
Read more » -
0
Chute Road Cemetery
Windham, Maine
26.7 miles from Porter, ME
According to old tales, two young sisters went missing nearby. The belief it that they may have fallen into a defunct well or mine shaft. Although their bodies were never found, they each have a tombstone in the cemetery. Folks have spotted the two ghost girls playing in front of ...
Read more » -
0
The Inn at Jackson
Jackson, New Hampshire
27 miles from Porter, ME
The inn was built in 1902 as the summer home of Kate Corinne Baldwin, of Baldwin piano fame. It is believed to be haunted by a ghost some call Jason. Unexplained glowing lights are said to appear and disappear here. Room 2 is often described as the most active for ...
Read more » -
0
Christmas Farm Inn and Spa
Jackson, New Hampshire
27.3 miles from Porter, ME
This inn complex, originally opened in the 1880s, contains some buildings that are as old as the late 1770s. It is rumored to be haunted, and the staff can advise curious guests as to where the hot spots are. The inn has been featured on TV's Ghost Hunters.
Read more » -
0
Anderson Cemetery
Windham, Maine
27.4 miles from Porter, ME
Visitors to the cemetery, located on River Road, have returned to their parked cars to find tricks have been played on them. Some find that their vehicles have moved 5 or 6 feet forward or backward; others find their car doors standing wide open.
Read more » -
0
Alton Town Hall
Alton, New Hampshire
27.5 miles from Porter, ME
At Alton Town Hall, a ghost of a rugged outdoorsman is one of the many haunts believed to be in residence.
Read more » -
0
Eagle Mountain House and Golf Club
Jackson, New Hampshire
27.9 miles from Porter, ME
Although the original structure was built in 1879, it has been expanded quite a bit since those days. It was rebuilt after a fire in the early 20th century. A ghostly Lady in Red and the apparition of a little boy both make occasional appearances here, according to reports.
Read more » -
0
Winnipesaukee Marketplace
Laconia, New Hampshire
29.3 miles from Porter, ME
Dating as far back as the 1880s when it was the Lakeside Inn, Winnipesaukee Marketplace is said to be haunted. Folks have reported cold spots, strong energy fields, and a feeling that something unseen was there with them. Some say on full-moon nights an apparition of a hanged man can ...
Read more » -
0
The Crazy Gringo - Nothin' Fancy
Gilford, New Hampshire
29.4 miles from Porter, ME
Formerly a bar and grill called Nothin' Fancy and now the Crazy Gringo, the place is said to be haunted by a woman whose voice has been heard in the kitchen and dining areas. Doors mysteriously unlock and open by themselves, and an apparition has been seen in the second-floor ...
Read more » -
0
The Notchland Inn
Hart's Location, New Hampshire
30.5 miles from Porter, ME
A tombstone in the inn's front parlor reads "1778. Nancy Barton. Died in a snowstorm in pursuit of her faithless lover." Nancy's is a well-known local legend. When her fiance ran off with her dowry, she suspected which way he had gone and followed him on foot. The man had ...
Read more » -
0
The Nutmeg Inn
Meredith, New Hampshire
31.4 miles from Porter, ME
Built in 1763, the inn is haunted by a ghost the staff have nicknamed Charlie. The inn is believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad and also a boardinghouse that once expelled two students for being Hitler Youths. Witnesses have described cold spots, apparitions turning up in ...
Read more » -
0Biddeford City Theatre
Biddeford, Maine
31.7 miles from Porter, ME
At this historic theater building, strange things are said to happen. There is a face above the stage, and the eyes on it seem to open, close, and look around. There are also unexplained voices and noises, and lights that flash and flicker. Witnesses say inside the building they get ...
Read more » -
0
Route 26 Hitchhiker
Poland, Maine
32.4 miles from Porter, ME
The glowing ghost of Route 26 is a hitchhiker, a young lady in a fancy dress. Some tales tell that she was a bride who was killed in a fatal accident in the 1930s; others say she was a teen on her way to the prom. Another version says she ...
Read more » -
0Poland Spring Resort
Poland, Maine
32.4 miles from Porter, ME
Reportedly haunted by the original owner, people claim they have seen his apparition walking the hallways, that they hear his footsteps and that he moves objects in the Inn.
Read more » -
0
Colonial Theater
Laconia, New Hampshire
32.6 miles from Porter, ME
At this turn-of-the-century theater, reports have come from witnesses who have heard disembodied voices and the sound of people walking throughout the building.
Read more » -
0University of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine
34 miles from Porter, ME
Ghosts said to inhabit this university like to move objects, turn on and off electrical appliances, reset the clocks, and pull other pranks. The sound of footsteps has been noted, and cold spots also have been reported. Local lore avers that the Robie-Andrews Dorm is home to at least five ...
Read more » -
0Kennebunk Inn
Kennebunk, Maine
34.5 miles from Porter, ME
Allegedly haunted by two ghosts, one thought to be the former owner and one a clerk who worked there decades ago. Haunted activity include glasses falling off shelves, other items moving, and strange noises that some claim sound like voices.
Read more » -
0Wallingford Hall
Kennebunk, Maine
34.5 miles from Porter, ME
Employees at this historic site say that if you come for a visit, you may see apparitions of soldiers in the barn, hear doors slamming and footsteps running on the old staircase, and feel unexplained cold spots.
Read more » -
0McLellan-Sweat Mansion
Portland, Maine
34.9 miles from Porter, ME
Captain Asa Clapp is said to haunt this house, as well as the nearby Clapp House. His apparition has been seen, and other phenomena such as cold spots, footsteps, and an eerie presence have been experienced.
Read more » -
0Charles Q. Clapp House
Portland, Maine
34.9 miles from Porter, ME
Captain Asa Clapp is said to haunt this house, as well as the nearby McLellan-Sweat Mansion. His apparition has been seen, and other phenomena such as cold spots, footsteps, and an eerie presence have been experienced.
Read more » -
0Time and Temperature Building
Portland, Maine
34.9 miles from Porter, ME
Allegedly haunted by a female ghost who has a preference for riding the elevators and who will apparently often use them, sending them independently to different floors. Some workers in the building have claimed to have seen an unknown female walking through their office and when they follow her ...
Read more » -
0
Hi-Vu Motor Inn
Rochester, New Hampshire
35.3 miles from Porter, ME
Room 1 of this inn is said to be haunted, and affords guests a strong sense that something is watching them. Unexplained coldness and noises also have been reported.
Read more » -
0
Steele Hill Resort
Sanbornton, New Hampshire
36.2 miles from Porter, ME
An apparition of a man is said to walk through the halls and offices in the corporate office, opening doors and windows. He often whistles as he walks.
Read more » -
0
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire
37.8 miles from Porter, ME
Plymouth State University is rumored to have several haunts. The 1800s Mary Lyon Residence Hall is said to be haunted by a malicious female spirit who lingers in the basement. The ghost of Mary Lyon herself also is said to appear in the underground tunnels, looking for her lover. And, ...
Read more » -
0
Tides Too Sea Suites
Kennebunkport, Maine
37.9 miles from Porter, ME
Formerly Tides Inn By The Sea, the Tides Too Sea Suites is haunted by original owner Emma Foss. She is said to actively participate in the running of her beloved 1899 inn.
Read more » -
0Captain Lord Mansion
Kennebunkport, Maine
37.9 miles from Porter, ME
A female apparition is often seen walking through the Lincoln bedroom. She also occasionally appears on the hallway outside the rooms.
Read more » -
0Captain Fairfield Inn
Kennebunkport, Maine
38 miles from Porter, ME
Reported to be haunted by the ghost of Captain James Fairfield. The ghost is said to appear and disappear at various times and places throughout the house, but does not do anything to scare or frighten the guests.
Read more » -
0
Beckett's Castle
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
38.1 miles from Porter, ME
The 1871 castle is said to be haunted by 1800s publisher and poet Sylvester Beckett. Reports say he appears as a ball of blue light, causes cold spots, and jerks blankets off freshly made beds. This is a private residence, and no trespassing is allowed.
Read more » -
0
Shawmut Inn
Kennebunkport, Maine
39 miles from Porter, ME
Not a well-known haunting, but it is claimed that the Inn has a resident prankster ghost that hides items from staff and guests.
Read more » -
0
West Durham Methodist Church
Durham, Maine
40.4 miles from Porter, ME
The historic church was built on the site of a meeting ground used since 1802, and is rumoured to be haunted. Visitors to the building have reportedly been locked in by an unseen presence, an event which has occurred on several occasions. Interestingly, the church is located adjacent to ...
Read more » -
0Mount Washington Hotel
Carroll, New Hampshire
40.6 miles from Porter, ME
Room 314 is said to be the hotbed of haunted activity in this hotel. Allegedly haunted by Carolyn Stickney, the wife of the original owner. There have been reports of her being sighted since shortly following her death. She has been seen variously walking the halls, brushing ...
Read more » -
0
Auburn Public Library
Auburn, Maine
40.7 miles from Porter, ME
The 1903 library is haunted by a ghostly smiling man. Staff have reportedly seen him staring down at them from inside the building, but upon investigation, the place is empty. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
Read more » -
0
The 1875 Inn - Tilton Inn
Tilton, New Hampshire
40.9 miles from Porter, ME
The ghost of a 12-year-old girl named Laura who was killed in a fire in the 1800s is said to haunt the historic 1875 Inn, once called the Tilton Inn. Her apparition has been seen by many guests, and the inn has been featured on TV's Ghost Hunters. Author David ...
Read more » -
0
Old Village Inn
Ogunquit, Maine
41.2 miles from Porter, ME
The 1833 inn and restaurant is haunted by a poltergeist who has been known to turn lights on and off. This activity has been confined to Room 2 and Room 6. The basement is also believed to be haunted, as staff have reported feeling an unusual presence and cold ...
Read more » -
0
Hotel Crypt
Lewiston, Maine
41.3 miles from Porter, ME
Welcome to The Hotel Crypt, the only attraction of its kind in America -- possibly the world. In 1907, Father Wallace, the first priest of St. Patrick's Church in Lewiston, Maine, was laid to rest in a crypt below the church's mortuary chapel. Today, except for the ...
Read more » -
0
Dover Mills
Dover, New Hampshire
41.5 miles from Porter, ME
Years ago when the Dover Mills caught fire, many people died, and their spirits are said to remain on the grounds. Witnesses say after the offices here are closed, lights come on in the high-level rooms and the sounds of mill machines turning on and off can be heard.
Read more » -
0
Royalsborough Inn - Bagley House
Durham, Maine
41.8 miles from Porter, ME
The 1770's bed and breakfast inn is supposedly haunted by a ghostly maid. The owners at the time had considered her a gossiper, and refused to let her leave the premises to go into town. Nowadays, guests have reported hearing a ghostly female voice, whilst others (in particular male ...
Read more » -
0Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit, Maine
41.9 miles from Porter, ME
A theater production may not be the only thing of interest to see here. It is said that those who visit the playhouse may see the ghosts of Revolutionary War soldiers.
Read more » -
0
Union Church - Durham Historical Society
Durham, Maine
42 miles from Porter, ME
According to members of the local historical society, the 1835 church-turned-museum is haunted by a ghostly parishioner. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
Read more » -
0
Smith Hall - University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
45.5 miles from Porter, ME
Reportedly, a ghost woman roams the hallways and visits residents in the middle of the night. (Submitted by Victor T)
Read more » -
0
Three Chimneys Inn
Durham, New Hampshire
45.9 miles from Porter, ME
A ghost named Hannah is believed to reside here. She likes to hide objects and play havoc with anything electric. She has been known to play with the hair of sleeping staff members, and her apparition has been seen as well. Other spirits may linger here with Hannah; guests have ...
Read more » -
0
Harpswell Harbor
Harpswell, Maine
46.4 miles from Porter, ME
A famous phantom ship was said to appear just before dark. It was depicted in the John Greenleaf Whittier's 1866 poem "The Dead Ship of Harpswell." The ship changed size and shape, but always appeared sailing straight ahead at full sail, no matter what the weather was like. Legends say ...
Read more »
» Cemeteries near Porter, ME
» Find museums in Porter, ME
