Maine has absolutely no shortage of local legends. The beautiful state was one of the first established colonies in the United States and its history is filled with more than a fair share of ghost stories. This is one of them.

Millinocket, Maine, was officially founded on March 16, 1901, though it had been an established town since the late 1800s.
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It sits in Penobscot County and has a very small population - under 5,000. It was once a town that relied heavily on the lumber industry, though nowadays it's simply a quiet place to live.
As quiet as it is, though, it's not without its legends.
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Brownville Road, which travels through Millinocket, as well as the bridge nearby the road, are said to be haunted by the restless spirit of a missing woman. The legend goes as follows:
Back in the 1950s, a newlywed couple was in the area when tragedy struck in a strange way.
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The driver lost control of his car somehow, and the car veered off of Brownsville Road right by the bridge. It ended up in the creek, but both occupants were uninjured.
The driver told his wife to stay put- he'd go for help and come right back.
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He left for help, but when he returned, his wife had vanished. There was no trace of her, and a body was never found. He never saw her again- but ever since, residents of Millinocket have.
Now known as The White Lady of Millinocket, the ill-fated bride is said to walk along the road and across the bridge to this day.
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Terrified visitors have reported watching a sad young woman dressed in a white dress as she wanders the area aimlessly. They say she disappears as soon as anyone tries to help her.
Other folks have claimed that The White Lady has been responsible for leaving handprints all over their vehicles, although they never saw her doing it.
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She is a well-known part of Millinocket's local lore, and she isn't going anywhere any time soon.
If they're feeling brave enough, they say visitors can come see the wreckage of the old car for themselves.
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Just off old Brownville Road is allegedly the decomposed remains of a car from the 1950s. Whether or not it's the actual wreck that the White Lady disappeared from is up to history, but one thing is for sure: this area sure is spooky.

Have you ever felt brave enough to explore a haunted bridge? Have you ever run into the White Lady of Millinocket? Tell us what happened in the comments!

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