Welcome to Maine folktales! You can read one of the stories linked below or click on State Folktales to read folklore from one of the other 50 states.

The Birth of Paul Bunyan Paul Bunyan makes some waves as a baby. The Cursing of Colonel Buck A witch's curse haunts the colonel long after death. The Fisherman and the Bear Who's the better fisherman? Fog Just how bad are Maine fogs, anyway? Gollywhopper's Eggs A traveling salesman comes to town with a most unusual product to sell.