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Of all the questions I receive as the co-founder of this group, that is the most frequently asked. Everyone has their own interpretation and beliefs, but I wanted to hear first hand from our forum members. What is your theory on why spirits can communicate with us and why they "stick around" after death? Some think they are stuck, some that they choose to be here, and some say even if we want them to move on they refuse and we could never change that. I realize this is a loaded question, but your input would be helpful to me in answering questions like these to our clients.

-Julie
MGHS Co-founder

- from the topic: What Happens When You Die?

Recent Posts by maineghosts:

WE NEED YOUR GHOST STORIES!!!

March 12, 2009 by maineghosts

Hello everyone!
 
First and foremost I would like to extend a huge "Thank You!" from our entire team. Without your interest and support, Maine Ghost Hunters Society would not have achieved the amount of success that we have in the last year and a half.
 
We have some big news!
 
Soulsmack Productions (www.soulsmack.com), creators of the film "Supernatural Assault: Your Worst Nightmare," is looking to contact those of you in Maine who have ghost stories to share.  Maine Ghost Hunters Society will be working with them on their newest film and have been asked to reach out to our members to share their stories.  Please email us your stories and we will submit them to the producers of Soulsmack.  One of their biggest interests for this film is stories containing shadow-entities and shadow-people, but please do not limit your submissions to only that topic. Please send your submissions to maineghosts@yahoo.com
 
Thanks again and we look forward to hearing from all of you!
 
Robin C. 
Co-founder, M.G.H.S.
(207)907-8763
(207)485-7777
http://www.maineghosts.org

WE NEED YOUR GHOST STORIES!!!

March 12, 2009 by maineghosts

Hello everyone!
 
First and foremost I would like to extend a huge "Thank You!" from our entire team. Without your interest and support, Maine Ghost Hunters Society would not have achieved the amount of success that we have in the last year and a half.
 
We have some big news!
 
Soulsmack Productions (www.soulsmack.com), creators of the film "Supernatural Assault: Your Worst Nightmare," is looking to contact those of you in Maine who have ghost stories to share.  Maine Ghost Hunters Society will be working with them on their newest film and have been asked to reach out to our members to share their stories.  Please email us your stories and we will submit them to the producers of Soulsmack.  One of their biggest interests for this film is stories containing shadow-entities and shadow-people, but please do not limit your submissions to only that topic. Please email us your submissions at maineghosts@yahoo.com
 
Thanks again and we look forward to hearing from all of you!
 
Robin C. 
Co-founder, M.G.H.S.
(207)907-8763
(207)485-7777
http://www.maineghosts.org


Re: A Haunting: A Haunting in Conneticut.

March 12, 2009 by maineghosts

And I found another interview by the author of this book. I'm in the process of buying a copy of it. :)


My name is Ray Garton. Back in the early nineties, I wrote a book called IN A DARK PLACE: THE STORY OF A TRUE HAUNTING. It was published as "non-fiction", but that was just marketing. I went to Connecticut to meet with the family involved in the alleged haunting of their former house, which used to be a funeral home. I was never able to see the inside of the home because the people who were living there by then wanted nothing to do with the "haunting", which they said was utter nonsense. It was my job to get the family's story down on paper and into a book. I worked with the family, and with the "ghostbusters" or "demon hunters" (whatever they happened to be calling themselves at the moment), Ed and Lorraine Warren. The article above claims "the family had little involvement" in this book -- that is simply a lie. They were DIRECTLY involved with the book -- it was them, the Warrens, and myself, nobody else. I attempted to get their story. Unfortunately, the members of the family couldn't seem to keep their "facts" straight. Their individual stories simply did not fit into one smooth hole. The article above states that the book I wrote "remains a source of controversy." The only source of controversy was the family, because they just couldn't keep their stories straight. I went to Ed Warren and told him the problem. He laughed. "They're crazy!" he said. "Everybody who comes to us is crazy, otherwise why would they come to US? Just do the best you can. You write scary books, right? That's why we hired you. Use whatever you can of their story, make the rest up, and make it scary." And that's what I did. The book IN A DARK PLACE is a combination of elements of the family's story and stuff I made up -- because it was a for-hire writing job, AND THAT'S WHAT I WAS TOLD TO DO. If this family is saying they had "little involvement" in this book, then they are bald-faced liars. They were involved from beginning to end, and THEY COLLECTED THE CHECK FOR IT. They were deeply involved in IN A DARK PLACE, and they were PAID for it -- their names are on the cover of the book along with my name and Ed and Lorraine Warren. I never got to meet their allegedly ill son -- I was only allowed to speak with him briefly on the phone. Although there was much talk of his illness, it was NEVER verified for me, although he did have a drug problem. It turned out that the girls in the family who claimed to have been groped by so-called invisible, demonic hands were actually groped by HIM. The Warrens and their nephew John Zaffis claimed they had videotape that clearly showed supernatural activity inside the house, and they told me numerous times that they would SHOW me that videotape. Somehow, during our time together, they just couldn't manage to find it. Not only did I not see that footage, I never saw an actual VHS videotape at ALL. Since my experience with the Warrens and this family, I've talked to other writers who have written books for Ed and Lorraine, and they've told me THE EXACT SAME STORY. This is how the Warrens have always worked. They find a very "emotional" family with claims of some supernatural activity in their lives, convince them there's money to be made if they just shape this into a better "story" (and this family was very eager to make money -- at the time I knew them, the mother was involved in some kind of interstate lottery scam), then they hire a writer of horror fiction to write it up as a book -- "Make it scary," Ed told me -- and they've got themselves a package, a piece of merchandise that they can hawk on talk shows and that the Warrens can discuss in their VERY lucrative lectures. And perhaps they can convince someone in Hollywood to make a movie of it. Of course, in THIS case, the book I wrote has been shoved aside and isn't involved in the making of the movie THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT. It will be VERY interesting to see how much of this movie contains the material that I WAS TOLD TO MAKE UP. We'll see.

Re: A Haunting: A Haunting in Conneticut.

March 12, 2009 by maineghosts

While searching for a copy of "In A Dark Place" I ran across this interesting link:

http://www.amityvillemurders.com/interviews/rgarton.html
 
 
 
 

Re: hey there!

March 6, 2009 by maineghosts

Welcome Heidi!

I hope you find our forum to be interesting, fun and informational!!!  It sounds like you have had some cool experiences. Feel free to share them! 

Again, Welcome!


Robin
Co-founder, MGHS

Welcome from the MGHS Co-founders!

March 5, 2009 by maineghosts

Hello all!!
 
 
 Julie and I just want to say welcome to the MGHS Forum!  We hope that you enjoy this board and find it to be a great, accepting place to discuss all aspects of the paranormal.   It's crazy to think that the forum has only been up for less than a year!
 
 
 
Thank you for all of the support!
 
 
Robin and Julie
Co-founders, MGHS

Re: A Haunting: A Haunting in Conneticut.

March 5, 2009 by maineghosts

Hello all!

That episode of A Haunting..or, "A Haunting in Connecticut" was the first from the "A Haunting" series that I saw. It truly freaked me out. I can't imagine what that poor family went through while living there.

I am very interested in getting the book. I knew that one was written, but I never really searched for it. I can see that i'll have to shell out a good bit of cash to get a copy!


From what I've seen of the trailer, they did dramatize a good bit of the events.  I hope they keep it closer to what actually happened, but of course with Hollywood being involved, it's not likely.  One of my favorite horror flicks is the newest "Amityville Horror." But, it did change many of the events.  Who knows! I do know that I will be going to see it!

MGHS News 01/27/09

January 27, 2009 by maineghosts

Hello everyone!!
   I have been surfing the forum and just wanted to say thank you for all of your continued support for Maine Ghost Hunters Society.  We began as a small group, but now, with your support, are growing very quickly into one of the most well-known groups in Maine.
   There are several new items to mention.   We have recently gotten SEVERAL investigation requests so please keep checking back for new evidence.  As always, this will be made known in the forum.  We are highly excited, as we are investigating several WELL-KNOWN locations.
   We also have an option right now where if you get us an investigation, you get to come along and investigate with us.  Keep your eyes and ears open!
Again, thank you for all of your support.  Without you, we would not be Maine Ghost Hunters Society.
Robin C.
Co-founder, MGHS
207-907-8763

Re: sensitives unite!

January 26, 2009 by maineghosts

Hi Lynne, we are more than happy to come out and take a look at what might be going on because there is definitely something happening up there. KASPR is joining us on our investigations right now so feel free to submit an investigation request on the main page of the website. As our "honorary member" we would come see you with bells on at the excitement of finally meeting you. Thank you for all of your support over the last year for Maine Ghosts Hunters Society. It's encouragement, sharing of knowledge and participation like yours that keeps our group growing and moving forward.

Re: The Ovilus

November 1, 2008 by maineghosts

I responded to this post this morning under the sticky "what hapens when you die". In short...Maine Ghost Hunters Society respects both the meataphysical and scientific. I am well versed in communicating with spirits without any equipment at all and actually prefer it that way. However, I am not so arrogant to believe that i am 100% right all the time. Therefore, I respect the use of technology created from the study of quantum physics. The more evidence you have to prove what you have physically experienced while you're out in the field, the better. When you're out there trying to gather as much information as you can so you can attempt to help the homeowners and the spirits (if needed), its important to be as acurate as possible.

Julie

Re: We have visitors at home :(

October 31, 2008 by maineghosts

Hello all, this is Robin....the one with the "attachment"

I am back at work now. Last night I got one hour of sleep. Activity flared up here, right after Julie left from visiting me - Exactly like it always does. Footsteps, unexplained noises, even a strange popping noise similar to the sound of microwaving popcorn. I also heard whispers and a male voice say my name.

I'm beyond frightened. I know that he is harmless and just trying to get his kicks from scaring me, but this is ridiculous. There are 3 spirits in this house. So far I have encountered two of them. Last night I tried to "kick him out" by sending pulses of "you are NOT doing this to me right now. You do not belong here." However, it seemed to piss him off and the activity increased. I finally passed out due to sheer exhaustion, and had to wake up one hour later. I can't handle this much more...I know that people with "abilities" are more susceptible to the interests of spirits. I'm trying to find how to harness my fear and contain it. I'm not frightened when I'm investigating, but it is a whole different story when you're being harassed at your home or work.

Sigh.....

Robin

Re: We have visitors at home :(

October 30, 2008 by maineghosts

Lisa are you experiencing anything heightened in your house or are you doing just fine? You do A LOT of EVP work and video's and all things paranormal really at your house. I'd think your house would be even moreso a calling card if not a full on constant bull horn for spirits!
And yes...Reiki of course EVERYTIME you come over lol!!! Sunday before we go on our next ghost hunting adventures?

-Julie

We have visitors at home :(

October 30, 2008 by maineghosts

Alrighty so I thought I’d let you guys in on the latest and greatest personal experiences outside of scheduled investigations. Robin does some residential care work overnight on the weekends. Little did she know the house she has been working in is haunted. I'd love to get right in there and investigate and whatnot but I can’t since it’s a confidential home. Any who...here's what has been happening.

The spirit right off has been trying to get her attention. Lights flickering, thumps, footsteps, shadows the works. She hasn’t been able to sleep longer than a few hours a night when she is there. I have witnessed the light flickering myself and the odd noises. Some of the odd noises could be explained but I’m not there 24/7 to monitor obviously. And most of the activity occurs when I’m not around...of course because I won’t tolerate the taunting of a restless spirit.
So I've identified (from my sensitive perspective) at least 3 spirits dropping in. White light is working with us on this from afar to help identify what's occurring and what we can do.
So there is the background....

Now this past week Robin has been home and we have a spirit that just roams the land and stops by once in a while. Most times you don’t even notice him. He isn’t attention seeking you can just sense him. Well now Robin has been sensing a whole new entity. Not necessarily happy either. She finally told me about it 2 days ago. We've been advised that the spirit has managed to follow her home from work and isn’t necessarily evil but is definitely out to scare her. He gets his kicks that way apparently. She is pretty freaked out now to be home by herself. Its South Gardiner all over again it seems :( Only not nearly as bad. Certainly enough to interrupt our lives though.

I'm obviously going to do a thorough investigation of this. I'd like to buy and start testing new equipment as a means of contact be it a ghost box, ovilus etc. This weekend she is away again. I’m going to put the house on a total lockdown of protection from spirits. We work in this field every single day and if EVP's, our energy, our thoughts etc are like calling cards we need to take some extra precautions.

I'm feeling fine. Again he taunts her when I'm not around. I did encounter him a bit the other night and promptly had him leave, but I'm sure this wont be the last time we have to deal with this. I have a few things in mind as to how I want to take care of this situation but if anyone would like to add knowledge of their own I would welcome and appreciate it.

Thanks,
Julie

THE NEW SITE IS UP!

October 28, 2008 by maineghosts

We are up and running!!! Rocco is pluggin away to get this site filled out by Wednesday night. He has a lot of evidence to upload from scratch so bare with us for the next 2 days. How does everyone like the new look?!?!?! I'm anxious to hear your feedback :)

Sincerely,
Julie

Co-Founder MGHS

Re: It has come to my attention: Via My Website. And feel the need to post this.

October 28, 2008 by maineghosts

We absolutely appreciate this post Lynne! There are a plethora of reasons why people should not travel to locations without official permission and documentation to be there. For each investigation we do we have paperwork signed to first, permit us onto the premises; second, release them of any liability if we should injure ourselves in the process; Third, a liability waiver should any property be damaged. If you go to a location like a cemetery in a small town like the Manchester, ME Devils Footprint, the police check on that nightly due to vandalism. So even if your intentions are harmless you will most likely be having a discussion with an officer and without proper documentation you are considered to be trespassing. If you are serious about your intentions and not looking for a thrill for the evening like some, you need to take the extra time to get releases. Most times it only takes one phone call and you show up to get signatures before you enter. It is irresponsible and most disrespectful to both the property owners and the spirits to go about it any other way.
Lynne, thank you again for supporting us here in the forum, on your website and in the community. That offer still stands if you'd ever like to take it. You are certainly respected and valued as an "honorary member" for all of your participation and encouragement.
Happy ghost hunting this Halloween everybody! Be safe and respectful out there in the field.

Sincerely,
Julie Velez
Co-Founder Maine Ghost Hunters Society

Site GOING DOWN FOR CONSTRUCTION TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

October 27, 2008 by maineghosts

Hey all!
I thought I should tell you that the site is going down tonight for construction/upload of the new site. The new site is still being worked on but we're trying to get it out there at least and the new look rolling for the Switch Magazine article and interview this Friday (Halloween) with Q97.9 at 8:10am.

Just bookmark the forum because it will still be up and rolling! The main site will be down but the forum will be fine.

Thanks,
Julie

Re: So how is the Website going?

October 19, 2008 by maineghosts

Hey Lynne!

The new website should be up and running before the end of the month. We are aiming for a pre-Halloween release. We have several new investigations that will all be posted on the new site. It is very exciting! We hope that you will all enjoy our new site. Our web designer, Rocco, is an incredible asset to our team and many thanks should go out to him.

Thanks,

Robin C
Co-founder, MGHS

Ask An Investigator - POST YOUR QUESTIONS HERE!!

October 16, 2008 by maineghosts

Hello All!

We are collecting questions for our first podcast, "Ask a Paranormal Investigator."

If you have questions about for as individuals, general ones regarding the field, or any about MGHS investigations, this is where you ask them!!

We will answer your questions and then produce a podcast for your listening pleasure.

POST YOUR QUESTIONS HERE!!!

Blogcasts/Podcasts

October 2, 2008 by maineghosts

Hello all!!!

Thank you so much for your continued support.

We have created a new feature for our site....blogcasts/podcasts.

The blogcast feature will have news and updates with our team and investigations. This may include audio or video presentations.

The podcast feature is downloadable to any mp3 player, PC or iPod. You can follow us on investigations or listen to us talk about our most intense experiences as paranormal investigators. We will also take requests for discussion topics. MGHS will post a podcast as often as possible. You can now keep up with MGHS on the go!

The link to this feature is now on the front page

We hope you enjoy this new feature. Our first podcast is coming soon :)

-Team MGHS

What Happens When You Die?

September 26, 2008 by maineghosts

Of all the questions I receive as the co-founder of this group, that is the most frequently asked. Everyone has their own interpretation and beliefs, but I wanted to hear first hand from our forum members. What is your theory on why spirits can communicate with us and why they "stick around" after death? Some think they are stuck, some that they choose to be here, and some say even if we want them to move on they refuse and we could never change that. I realize this is a loaded question, but your input would be helpful to me in answering questions like these to our clients.

-Julie
MGHS Co-founder

Re: Devils Footprint...Manchester,Maine.........

September 19, 2008 by maineghosts

If you look up Devil's Footprint AND Manchester Maine....we are #'s 1-3 for results! Yay!

Re: Not necessarily paranormal, but weird

August 11, 2008 by maineghosts

Thanks for forwarding this on to me Lisa. It is quite interesting that we just had this discussion the other day, and now this is posted. Certainly not a coincidence as everything has a reason. There is so much on this topic that I could share with you. Signs are very important in the metaphysical world. Those of us open to looking beyond the physical world certainly seek signs from our surroundings. Weather its God, the Great Creator, Goddesses, Allah, Buddha etc...signs are always given to the followers of such religions/walks of life. Native Americans believe and rely heavily on the signs from their brother and sister animals. They heed their warnings, relish in their praise, pay attention to the way they fly, nest, the direction that they travel. Its almost like reading tarot cards for someone to map out their life. Each animal is a totem. Sometimes the totem is part of your own totem pole. The totem pole is supposed to represent the major phases and teachings within this life for you. In essence it tells your life story. Each of us has nine totems. These are your guides throughout life. Not every animal you encounter is actually part of your life. Rather they may just pop in to remind you or tell you about something you need to pay attention to in the near future. For instance, Moose is not part of my totem. However, I had a very vivid dream with a moose in it. I looked it up to understand its medicine/teachings the next morning and in the very near future I understood why moose came to me in my dream. I haven’t dreamed of them since or before. I have never really seen one. It was something I just needed to know that day. However, eagle is one of my totems. It took me a great deal of time to understand its medicine for me in this life. Now that I do that is medicine and knowledge that cant be taken away from me. Rather, it is etched into my soul so to speak and I will carry that wisdom with me to my next life. Sometimes we have a unique kinship to certain animals that we can’t explain. If it starts when we are very young it may pose the question/thought that in the previous life that was the foundation of my totem pole/life journey, that I carried with me into this life. I believe that to be true of the butterfly in my life as it is not necessarily part of my totem pole in this life but it certainly is my primary guide. No matter what phase of life I am walking butterfly is always there and I rely heavily on their presence as they did in the old ways.
Animals are totems and medicine. They are not a cut and dry symbol for say "money". If you think about it, back when this belief system was born, money did not exist. So the modernization of this animal guide is probably not money but rather it may symbolize a gift. This may be a physical gift or a gift of the soul…a life lesson that is more valuable than any coin on this earth. If you see an animal that catches your attention or rather demands your attention, I definitely recommend that you look up its meaning. Now, looking up their meanings will mean more than just a spread sheet of 1-5 words that describes their medicine. It will require reading a chapter, or paragraphs from all different authors and draw the common denominator. I get calls all the time from my friends asking me about animal meanings. My friend Sarah was on her way to AZ for the summer, taking a break from her marriage, unsure of the journey ahead. So she saw a blue heron which is not something you see every day. She was driving cross country, unsure of her decision to leave for the summer, so I looked up the meaning for her. The meaning resulted in telling her that what she is about to do, although it is difficult ultimately it will nourish what is broken and therefore become stronger....now I could go on and on about all of this as I have already done. The study of animal signs and omens has been the focus and guide for me in metaphysics. If you have any questions I would be happy to share what I know with you. And if I don’t have the answer off hand I can help find it with you. Please do listen when the animals seek you out, and don’t take one word descriptions of their meaning as gospel. Take time to research what more than one person has to say from any religion/walk of life, compare notes and draw your conclusions.

Be Well,
Julie

P.S. Native Americans to this day (including me and my father) leave the leftover uneaten food outside for the animals as an offer of thanks for their guidance and wisdom each day.

All kinds of stuff...

August 2, 2008 by maineghosts

Hello all!
We have an investigation tonight and one next Friday. These are private homes in Pittston and Old Orchard Beach. We are working on the website as we speak today. Hopefully we'll gain some ground today as we plug away. Thank you to our Lead Investgator Lisa B for keeping active in the forum and updating you guys as the days go by. We have done a lot of interviewing lately and we still have two more to go this week. Then we will be full as far as new members are concerned for now. Thank you all for coming together in the forum to share your ideas, experiences, encouragment and overall interest in the paranormal. We'll get the chance to meet two of you hopefully this week! :)

Until then...

Julie & Robin
Co-founders Maine Ghost Hunters Society

New Website- Changed Again

August 1, 2008 by maineghosts

Hello All!

I'm sure you all have noticed that our website layout has been a bit schizophrenic lately, changing back and forth. We are currently working on switching over our hosting site. Within a week, hopefully everything will have settled down again and all of our evidence will be posted.

We have TWO very exciting investigations this weekend, so please keep checking back for updates!

Paranormal Research Equipment

July 26, 2008 by maineghosts

Know of any cool, new equipment?