Tag: Maine
Maine Man Bleeds to Death After Falling on Axe
In March 1899, a Maine woodsman named Daniel Morton set out after dinner with his axe newly sharpened and tucked beneath his arm. He had…
Maine Man Locked in Tomb With a Coffin Full of Rum
There is something wonderfully gothic about an old family tomb hidden behind a grand mansion, especially when that tomb comes with instructions involving a lead-lined…
The Hobgoblins of Harmony, Maine
In the summer of 1908, the quiet town of Harmony, Maine, found itself troubled by something no one could quite explain. At the home of…
Maine Man Attempts Primitive Lifestyle in Woods, Nearly Dies
Without any preparations, a Maine artist stepped into the woods of Maine, determined that he could live like a primitive man for two months and…
Governor of Maine Calls on People to Cut Wood During 1922 Fuel Crisis
During a fuel (coal) crisis in 1922, Maine’s governor told his constituents to begin cutting wood in preparation for the cold winter months. Governor Urges…
Strange object passed over Augusta, Maine and witnessed by many
Here is a curious report of a strange object passing over Augusta, Maine in 1909. The reports on the object vary, from a strange light…
