New England Legends Podcast

In Episode 406 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger investigate an old Central Street house in Millinocket, Maine, which was the seen of a literal ghost hunt back in 1907, complete with locals allegedly shooting up the room while searching for ghosts. What followed made the newspapers and started quite the paranormal buzz in town.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-406-shooting-up-a...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 124 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the folk legend of Levi Beebe, the Weather Prophet of Beartown Mountain in Lee, Massachusetts, who predicted the devastating Blizzard of 1888 that claimed 400 lives in March of that year. How did he make this and his many other weather predictions? Listen to find out! This episode first aired Jan...

In Episode 405 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Weare, New Hampshire, to witness the Pine Tree Riot of 1772. Though few have heard of it, this unique act of violent revolt in the woods of New Hampshire led to the Boston Tea Party and eventually the American Revolution. We explore how it all went down.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-405-the-pine-tree-riot/     Listen...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 123 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike the Appalachian Trail up to Mt. Moosilauke near Benton in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, in search of three hikers who went missing in a ravine long ago, and an immortal mad doctor who abducts the unsuspecting to perform ungodly experiments. This episode first aired May 27, 2021   Listen ad-f...

In Episode 404 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the ruins of Ashintully, a former mansion in the Berkshire Mountains in the town of Tyringham, Massachusetts. Built in 1910, Ashintully was a massive home built by Robb Tytus, a wealthy archeologist and explorer who may have brought a curse back from his exploration of tombs and palaces in Egypt. A string of misfortune struck his family, and the h...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 122 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, New Hampshire, searching for a mysterious stone unearthed back in 1872. This fist-sized, egg-shaped artifact has several images carved on it, including a face, corn, and other geometric shapes. It appears to be Native American in origin, but matches no...

In Episode 403 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger boat out near Shelburne Point on Lake Champlain in South Burlington, Vermont, to search for an ancient creature the Abenaki people called Odziozo, who was said to have created the lake, nearby hills, and river. Champ isn't the only mysterious creature to dwell in this massive lake. The difference is there have been far more Odziozo sightings than Champ. ...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 121 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger sail out from Freeport, Maine, in search of the ghost ship Dash, a merchant brig and privateer made famous during the War of 1812. In January of 1815, Dash sailed into a storm and into legend when she vanished. But that wasn't the last of her. They say for years to come the ghost ship Dash would sail int...

In Episode 402 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the woods of East Granby, Connecticut, searching for the lost pirate treasure of Captain David Marteen. In the 1660s, Marteen sailed his ship up the Connecticut River, set up a small community, hid what would be over $300 million in treasure in today's money, then vanished. Is the gold still out there? We have an idea of where to dig.    See more...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 120 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll the grounds of Green Mount Cemetery in Burlington, Vermont, searching for the mortal remains of war hero General Ethan Allen. A 42-foot-tall monument to Allen stands as the tallest structure in the cemetery, however, his bones are NOT buried there. So where IS the body of Ethan Allen today? This e...

In Episode 401 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stumble up to Haven Bros. Diner in downtown Providence, Rhode Island to explore the storied history of not just Rhode Island's, but the nation's longest running food truck. This Providence icon has been rolling through town in one form or another since 1893.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-401-the-nations-longest-running-food-tr...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 119 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Union Street in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, to search for the long-lost location of a haunted farmhouse that made the newspapers back in 1887. Though it was reported to be haunted before a tragic event left a final scar, after a child was lost inside, the building rotted away to nothing except a sp...

In Episode 400 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger sail off the coast of Great Wass Island, Maine, searching for a ghostly dog who barks and howls warnings at passing ships. This dog was said to be the lone survivor of a tragic shipwreck in the mid-1800s. But this was not the first, nor the last ship to founder in these dangerous waters.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-400-the-g...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 118 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll the beaches of Maine's Vinalhaven Island in Penobscot Bay reminiscing about the circus, and exploring the history and wreck of the Royal Tar—one of New England's worst maritime disasters. In October of 1836, 32 people perished along with a menagerie of animals from the Burgess and Dexter's Zoologi...

In Episode 399 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit Potter Place in Andover, New Hampshire, to see the final resting place of America's first professional magician. Richard Potter died in 1835, but not before he grew rich and famous from his magic act. He sold out shows in both the north and south, which was all the more impressive considering he was also a Black man. For his final trick… Potter isn'...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 117 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger lurk the streets of downtown Manchester, Vermont, searching for a demon vampire. In 1793, the body of Consumption victim Rachel Harris Burton was exhumed after three years in the ground. Her vital organs were cut from her chest and burned in a nearby forge. Those ashes were then fed to Isaac Burton's sec...

In Episode 398 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll past the Spite Wall in Westminster, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1852 by Edmund Proctor, the giant colonial wall was made to block the view from Proctor's neighbor, Farwell Morse, a religious zealot who didn't approve of his neighbor working on the sabbath day. The wall still stands today as a testament to spite.    See more here: https://ournewen...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 116 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the haunted Hartness House Inn in Springfield, Vermont. Built in 1904 by inventor, captain of industry, and one-time Vermont governor, James Hartness, this mansion holds many mysteries. From secret underground tunnels, to objects moving in the guest rooms, to a ghostly presence roaming the tunnel...

In Episode 397 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the woods of North Jay, Vermont, searching for the ruins of Space Research Corporation. In the 1970s and 80s, Dr. Gerald Bull was attempting to build a cannon that could launch satellites into space much cheaper and more efficiently than rockets. The only problem was his funding came from various militaries who only saw the cannon's use as a weapo...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 115 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Deerfield, New Hampshire, in search of a 175-year-old mystery thundering from below ground. Between 1834 and 1846, a series of explosions emanating from below ground were reported in the southern part of town. The sounds were as loud as cannon fire, and the concussion could knock over a stone wal...

In Episode 396 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger drive down Hell Hollow Road in Voluntown, Connecticut, searching for the Witch of Hell Hollow and a solitary grave deep in the woods. There's talk of disembodied shrieks in the woods, plus a curse from Little Maude who died in 1886. How did it happen? We talk to a direct decedent of Maude to get the answers.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends....

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 114 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit the cursed Brunswick Springs in northeastern Vermont in search of the ghosts of the Abenaki Indians who protect this land from all who try to exploit it. For centuries, these springs were considered sacred, until Europeans came here to try and sell the medicinal water. The history of this land is f...

In Episode 395 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger drive down I-95 just south of Providence, Rhode Island, searching for a huge monster who lurks near the highway. This giant creature has been stalking the region for 45 years now. Have you seen it?   See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/episode-395-hunting-a-two-ton-monster-in-rhode-island/     Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus epi...

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 113 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Rockport, Maine, to explore the haunting of the Goose River Bridge. The ghost of William Richardson is said to offer passers by a sip of ale from his pitchers. If you believe the stories, he's been out there celebrating for over 200 years. This episode first aired October 24, 2019   Listen ad-f...

In Episode 394 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Sullivan, Maine, to explore the sad and tragic tale of Nelly Butler. She died young in 1797… but less than three years later her spirit returned in the basement of Captain Abner Blaisdell with a mysterious mission. Dozens of people witnessed the haunted over the span of eight months. Their testimony was captured by a preacher eager to share the mi...