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Ghost Hunters at Star Island and Kimball Castle in Gilford

Ghost Hunters, on the SciFi Channel, has to be one of my very favorite guilty pleasures of the reality television genre. I'm not sure whether it's the thought - or hope - that there is something larger than us out there that makes me watch, or if it's just that I like the T.A.P.S. team. These guys are true New Englanders, hailing from the small state of Rhode Island, and they speak with a south-of-Boston accent that makes me smirk every time they say "wicked" or "all set." In short, these guys (and gals) are my "peeps" - so whether they are just having fun with their EMF meters and thermal imaging cameras, or really are making contact with beings from the other side - I intend to tune in whenever I find it on the tube.

Last night the T.A.P.S. (short for The Atlantic Paranormal Society) gang was in New Hampshire again. A previous show had them spending the night at the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and Coast Guard Station in New Castle. This time, they took a boat out to Star Island, one of the nine rocky Islands that make up the Isles of Shoals. Five of the islands fall on the Maine border; the other four - including Star Island - fall on the New Hampshire side.

The paranormal posse also took a trip to Gilford, to explore the purported haunting of Kimball Castle, which sits atop Locke's Hill overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. The property is in need of repair and restoration, and there are plans on the table to turn it into a historic inn and restaurant. But do the ghosts of Benjamin Ames Kimball and his daughter-in-law Charlotte still roam the property?

If you care to find out, please visit Hulu.com

Update:  The video was up for only a short few weeks.  But if you search Hulu.com again, they may feature it in the future.    

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Sharon said:

Boy, I did see this episode when it came on. I love watching this show. I'm from Maine so seeing a place only 7 hours away is exciting. I'd love to go see a haunte place with them some time !.. haha
March 20, 2009 9:27 AM
 

Joyce said:

I agree with Sharon, I would love to go and check out a haunted place with them. I live in Nashua N.H. and I would love to go check out these places: )
March 24, 2009 10:46 AM
 

Kate and Alyssa said:

Jason, Grant, Steve and Dustin...You guys Rock Alyssa says: Steve is HOT
April 3, 2009 6:47 PM
 

Paranormal Investigators of North East said:

As a new paranormal team (PINE ) we watch TAPS all the time. They are very professional and have set the standards for all paranormal investigators. We have modeled our approach after TAPS and hope some day to become a member of the TAPS family. If you can not join TAPS but would like to become a paranormal investigator (Free no hidden fees for membership..just your time ) e-mail us at paranormalnh@yahoo.com
November 11, 2009 3:57 PM

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