Bob Webb discusses the history of work songs on the seas, and how he continues the tradition of seafaring folklore music. Webb speaks about the role that sea shanties played on the sea for sailors.

Long extinct from the state of Maine, cougars have developed their own history and folklore in the state. Jack Rodolico documents the stories surrounding the cougar, and how cougars do still live in Maine, but as exotic pets.

Stories teach kids about the world. But sometimes, the world can be a scary place. Producer Nicki Stein revisits a story in a kids’ book of folklore that lingered with her long past childhood. Music by the Ar-Kaics, courtesy of Daptone Records NOTE: This piece deals with the concept of death and contains swearing, so it may not be suitable for young listeners

Mostly white communities retell legends and folklore about Native Americans all over the country - all the time - including in Biddeford, Maine. But these stories about Native Americans are not traditional Native American stories. John Bear Mitchell and Carol Dana are traditional native storytellers from the Penobscot Nation. They talk about storytelling in their communities and why traditional native stories are stories that can only be evoked by a people who have actually lived that history.

The May 1989 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on lumberjack folklore, folk music, and junk on front yards.

Former guide and member of the Micmac Indian tribe shares stories straight from the Maine woods.

Former guide and member of the Micmac Indian tribe shares the story of a small mammal that inhabits the Maine woods, riding on moonbeams.

Former guide and member of the Micmac Indian tribe shares the story of the Side Hill Gouger.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on the Indian Summer and why it might be called that.

With a curiosity for what Gooch's Beach was like 250 years ago, Timm White set out to find someone who could tell him about the history of the beach. White speaks to three individuals who know the story of Stephen Harding, a man who built a log garrison in 1702 on what is today the Sea Side House property.

With a curiosity for what Gooch's Beach was like 250 years ago, Timm White and Mark Ruest set out to find someone who could tell him about the history of the beach. Mark Ruest captures images of Gooch's Beach.

Around the Saco area, people are familiar with stories regarding the Saco River and a curse. Anne Pierter and others speak to Marion Banks to confirm whether or not the curse is real.