5 People Who Walked Into the Maine Wilderness… and Never Returned

Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 36: Mutants of the East

In this episode of Fogcast, I sit down with Ryan Von Ghoulsworth—DJ, archivist, writer, and the mind behind Mutants of the East—for a deep dive into Maine’s haunted musical underbelly. A lifelong Mainer with roots in Auburn, Ryan has spent years digging through the state’s overlooked sonic history. From producing for Damnation Land to hosting WMPG’s Mutants of the East (and transforming it into a record label in 2025), Ryan has become a key figure in preserving the strange, the forgotten, and the fiercely local. All of Ryan’s links are included below so artists can connect, collaborate, or submit to the Maine Covers Maine project. https://www.mutantsoftheeast.com/ https://linktr.ee/mutantsoftheeast https://mutantsoftheeast.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show please leave a rating as it help get the show in the ears of more listeners. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as digital extras and exclusive content. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Faceless Woman of Silver Lake: A True Maine Haunting

CW: Descriptions of violence Is Sarah Ware still searching for justice? Or is something older wearing her shape? In 1898, Bucksport, Maine was shaken by the brutal and still‑unsolved murder of Sarah Ware. More than a century later, witnesses continue to report chilling encounters around — and beneath — the waters of Silver Lake. In this episode, we explore the life and death of Sarah MacDonald Ware, the investigation that failed to bring her killer to justice, and the decades of ghostly sightings that followed. From Almira Miles’ early claims of spectral knocks to modern encounters on the lake’s hiking trails, Sarah’s story refuses to fade. Featuring a special voiceover from Maine author and researcher Nomar Slevik, this episode seeks to uncover what might still linger in the dark waters of Silver Lake. If you enjoy the show please leave a rating on your audio platform of choice as it helps the show get in the ears of more listeners. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as bonus digital content and the Lantern Logbook. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers... ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 35: Locating the Lost

Tonight’s Fogcast brought in two guests who know the darker corners of Maine better than most. Travis Hartford and Jeff Atwood, the voices behind Locating the Lost, joined me to talk about their work uncovering the stories behind missing persons and cold cases throughout New England. Their podcast blends interviews, live case discussions, and deep‑dive investigations to give a voice to those who’ve gone silent. We talked about the cases that haunt them, the rumors that swirl through small towns, and some eerie moments they’ve encountered while chasing the truth. You can find Locating the Lost here: https://www.facebook.com/locatingthelostones/ https://www.youtube.com/@locatingthelost If you enjoy the show please leave a rating and share the show with a friend. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as digital content and the Lantern Logbook. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 34: Wicked Treasure and Witch Windows

Good evening Hikers and welcome back to the Fogcast. On this week's episode I talk with Jenni from Newport about a wide range of topics from uranium glass and Magic the Gathering to eerie childhood memories and strange activity at a local cemetery. Find more of Jenni's work: https://www.threads.com/@plumjenni [https://www.threads.com/@plumjenni] Wicked treasure stuff: https://linktr.ee/WickedTreasure [https://linktr.ee/WickedTreasure] Substack 1: https://jenniplum.substack.com/ [https://jenniplum.substack.com/] Substack 2: https://themainesoapbox.substack.com/ [https://themainesoapbox.substack.com/] Poetry: https://www.amazon.com/Maladies-Minor-Keys-poetry-illness-ebook/dp/B071L5L8V5 [https://www.amazon.com/Maladies-Minor-Keys-poetry-illness-ebook/dp/B071L5L8V5] If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as digital content and the Lantern Logbook. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 33

It's been a while hikers but the Fogcast is back. On this return episode I talk about tourist season, the International Cryptozoology museum is almost open again and I look at your answers to the question of the week. Become a Lantern Holder today to gain early access to ad free episodes. Visit acadiaafterdark.com [https://acadiaafterdark.com] for more horror from the Pine Tree State. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.