Another mail day is here at last! This week I received a package I ordered from a local vendor I think y'all will want to check out.
Hocus Soapus is Maine-owned, sustainably made, and anti-fascist, plus they make a fantastic smelling soap. Do yourself a favor and go check them out!
The Maine woods hold secrets. Join me as we explore 5 of the most mysterious disappearances from the Pine Tree State.
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Deep in Maine's northern forests lurks the Agropelter—an elusive, monkey‑like creature said to live its entire life in the treetops. Rarely seen, impossibly fast, and blamed for countless mysterious deaths, the Agropelter remains one of the most feared beings in lumberjack folklore.
On the night of December 16th, 2011, Ayla Reynolds, just nineteen months old, was put to bed in her father’s home on Violette Avenue in Waterville, Maine.
By morning, she was gone.
The Dash, a legendary Maine privateer that vanished during the War of 1812 after sailing into a wall of mysterious fog. Sixty men were lost, and no wreckage was ever found. For generations, sailors have reported sightings of a ghostly schooner drifting in the mist.
In the oppressive heat of July 1896, one of the most chilling deaths ever recorded on Mount Desert Island took place at Witch Hole Pond
Two boys, Jimmy Elkhorn and Guy Bunker, ventured out to the pond that day, what happened next defies explanation and has haunted the whispers around Witch Hole.
Happy 207 Day Maine!
On May 20th, 1983, Jessie Albertine Hoover, a 54‑year‑old woman from White Settlement, Texas, was last seen at the Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket, Maine.
Jessie never checked out of the park.
Hey there Hikers,
A little over a year into this journey and we have crossed another milestone. In celebration I wanted thank all of you who have found us in the fog.
If you haven't already head on over and pay us a visit. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.
Hey there Hikers,
Here's a little short about one of my favorite legendary cryptids from my neck of the woods. Hope this helps make the horrors of Monday a little less terrifying.
On May 12th, 1977, eighteen‑year‑old Bernard “Bunny” Ross Jr. walked away from his family’s home in Fort Kent, Maine.
Bunny never returned. To this day, Bernard “Bunny” Ross Jr. is missing, his fate locked away not by the woods, but by human silence.
On Sunday, August 31st, 1975, four‑year‑old Kurt Ronald Newton vanished from Natanis Point Campground in Coburn Gore, Maine, just six miles from the Canadian border.
Over 50 years later his disappearance remains unsolved.
Morning Hikers,
Icy conditions down south and a deep freeze on the way for the weekend. While you get your coffee and wait for the car to defrost here's a little mystery from up the road. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.
Ever heard about our fearsome critter called the Will-am-alone? It's sort of like a squirrel but a little bigger and it likes to drop little balls of lichen into the eyes and ears of unsuspecting campers. The little gifts have a special ingredient that will send you on a trip you won't believe.
I spent some time by the water watching the snow fall today.
Morning Hikers,
It's Monday again. What horrors await? Only time may tell...
As consolation, here is a legend from the deep woods of Maine for your entertainment.
Another satisfied visitor to Acadia After Dark.
On the morning of November 25th, 1975, just two days before Thanksgiving, Ludger “Ludgie” Belanger, age 25, set out to hunt in the snowy woods of Washington, Maine, near Route 105.
Ludger Belanger never came home, and those who may know why have never spoken. #Maine #unexplained
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It's Monday and I have another legend from the Maine woods to share with you all.
The Chenoo is a terrifying creature of Abenaki folklore. Find out why it was so feared by the people of the Pine Tree State and stay tuned for more stories from the dark places between the trees.
Who remembers the Great Ice Storm of '98? This week is the anniversary of one of the most devastating natural disasters in Maine’s history.
Every Monday I will be sharing a short on our socials and YouTube. These shorts will be a minute or two long and will talk about a local bit of folklore in a bite-sized format perfect for busy mornings when you just need to get your fix of the After Dark.
I spent some time today writing about my thoughts on the finale.
"Stranger Things is a love letter to ’80s sci‑fi, yes — but it’s also something more. Like Stand by Me or The Goonies, it’s a coming‑of‑age tale about friendship and the bonds that shape us."
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Good evening Hikers,
2025 has been a fantastic year for horror. Here's a list of the ones that stuck with us. What were your favorites?
Good evening Hikers, now that we've had some time to sit with the ending of the first season of It Welcome to Derry I wanted to share some thoughts. @nomarslevik joined me for a chat about the events of the show, themes that it touched on and predictions for the future.
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Happy Holidays from the Acadia After Dark family to yours. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.
Good morning Hikers,
It's Monday again. Let this be your motivation. Let's get this dread.
Good evening Hikers,
Sharing an eerie encounter I stumbled across while doing research. A couple spots an odd light in the sky they just can't explain. A misidentified satellite or interstellar visitors to the Pine Tree State’s majestic lakes?
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Due to a scheduling error the episode will be available on audio platforms tonight but you can find it on YouTube now. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.
