The Maine Book of Secrets Podcast

Welcome back to the Maine Book of Secrets. Summer’s winding down, the air’s cooling off, pumpkin spice is back in full force, and the Blue Hill Fair has wrapped for the year. In the news, a 91‑year‑old man tackled one of Maine’s most dangerous peaks, a supposed bigfoot sighting stirred up a small town, and—no surprise here—people are still spotting strange things in the sky. And of course, your listener stories carried the show. We heard about glowing orbs drifting across the night, an upbringing shaped by the oddities of rural Maine, and a final story from someone who lived in a rental where eerie noises echoed through the house and an ominous figure appeared at the foot of their bed. New episodes drop every Thursday on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. If you have a story to share, find us on Facebook or visit acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets to get in touch. If email isn’t your style, our hotline is open 24/7 at (401) 592‑4921. Leave a message telling your story, and we may feature it on a future episode. This podcast is a production of Acadia After Dark. Title theme by Ryan Curry. You’ll hear brief excerpts from news reports woven into tonight’s discussion. These clips are used for commentary and context, transforming the original material as part of the storytelling. Their inclusion falls under fair use. If you enjoy the show, leave a like or a rating — whichever your preferred platform allows. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more content from the Maine Book of Secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Maine Book of Secrets. On this week’s show, your hosts kick things off with a look at the upcoming Maine Paranormal and Horror Convention, happening September 12–13. They talk about what they’re most excited to see, the great work the organizers put into the event each year, and what listeners can expect when they stop by the Maine Book of Secrets booth. In the news this week: a woman was arrested after breaking into a Maine home simply to make coffee, and a man was found deceased near a firepit in Sanford. Then it’s time for listener stories. Nick shares his experience on I‑395 involving a strange object in the sky, Renee tells us about an old hospice facility with a past that’s hard to pin down, and we have a very special story submitted by a close member of the Maine Book of Secrets family that you won’t want to miss. New episodes drop every Thursday on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. If you have a story to share, find us on Facebook or visit acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets to get in touch. If email isn’t your style, our hotline is open 24/7 at (401) 592‑4921. Leave a message telling your story, and we may feature it on a future episode. This podcast is a production of Acadia After Dark. Title theme by Ryan Curry. You’ll hear brief excerpts from news reports woven into tonight’s discussion. These clips are used for commentary and context, transforming the original material as part of the storytelling. Their inclusion falls under fair use. If you enjoy the show, leave a like or a rating — whichever your preferred platform allows. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more content from the Maine Book of Secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Maine Book of Secrets. On this week’s show, we start with two major headlines: the passing of Dolly Parton, a cultural icon whose influence reached generations, and the ongoing discussion around the proposed data center project here in Maine. We break down what each story means for the region and why they’ve sparked so much conversation. We also take a look at the coal roads of Bangor — their history, their role in shaping the city, and why they continue to matter today. Then we turn to listener stories. Chris Julian shares an encounter turned in by a local tribal member that left him questioning what he saw, and Autumn returns with Eva’s story about a piece of land that seems to carry more than its fair share of magic. New episodes drop every Thursday on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. If you have a story to share, find us on Facebook or visit acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets to get in touch. If email isn’t your style, our hotline is open 24/7 at (401) 592‑4921. Leave a message telling your story, and we may feature it on a future episode. This podcast is a production of Acadia After Dark. Title theme by Ryan Curry. You’ll hear brief excerpts from news reports woven into tonight’s discussion. These clips are used for commentary and context, transforming the original material as part of the storytelling. Their inclusion falls under fair use. If you enjoy the show, leave a like or a rating — whichever your preferred platform allows. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more content from the Maine Book of Secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Back to the Maine Book of Secrets. On this week’s show we talk about the recent bridge collapse in Old Town, the historical implications of the new teaser for It Welcome to Derry season 2 and the devastating weather we have been experiencing in the last few years. We also dive into some stories submitted by you listeners. From a mysterious family portrait to a cursed piece of land in Ripley, these stories are sure to leave you wondering what exactly is going on up in this neck of the woods. New episodes drop every Thursday on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. If you have a story to share, find us on Facebook or visit acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets to get in touch. If email isn’t your style, we now have a hotline that you can call 24/7 at (401) 592-4921 . Just leave a message telling your story and we may just play it on a future episode. This podcast is a production of Acadia After Dark. Title theme by Ryan Curry. You’ll hear brief excerpts from news reports woven into tonight’s discussion. These clips are used for commentary and context, transforming the original material as part of the storytelling. Their inclusion falls under fair use. If you enjoy the show, leave a like or a rating—whichever your preferred platform allows. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode of The Maine Book of Secrets , hosts Chris Julian and Autumn Tierney—along with producer Reverend Redbeard—dig into some of the week’s strangest news and share a few of their own personal encounters with the uncanny. This week’s conversation wanders from the recent Ghost Hunt at Fort Knox to the Maine Hotdog Festival, and finally to the sudden wave of shark sightings along our coast. New episodes drop every Thursday on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. If you have a story to share, find us on Facebook or visit acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets to get in touch. This podcast is a production of Acadia After Dark. Title theme by Ryan Curry. You’ll hear brief excerpts from news reports woven into tonight’s discussion. These clips are used for commentary and context, transforming the original material as part of the storytelling. Their inclusion falls under fair use. Real encounters with the strange, the uncanny, and the unseen corners of Maine. If you enjoy the show, leave a like or a rating—whichever your preferred platform allows. Producer’s Note: Please forgive the audio issues in this first episode. We were ironing out a few technical bugs, and—like much of what we do—this show is a learning experience in real time. Thank you for your patience, and enjoy the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are stories in Maine people don’t tell in daylight. Stories whispered on long drives home, or passed down around woodstoves in the dead of winter. Now, they finally have a home. The Maine Book of Secrets is collecting real encounters from real Mainers — unexplained lights, impossible footprints, haunted houses, creatures out of place, and moments that never left you. Send us your story. Because some secrets deserve to be heard. Coming soon to your podcast feed. Visit acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets for more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.