Maine Sounds That Instantly Trigger a Memory

There are sounds you hear in Maine that bring back memories and create new ones.

Unique Sounds of Maine

The state is unique in its expansive coastline and vast rural areas. From the ocean to the woods, you hear sounds that connect you to Maine.

Emotional Connection to the State

The sound bring back memories of growing up and hearing the waves on the beach and lake in the summer. Visitors to the state might remember snowmobile trips and the sounds in winter.

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Sounds and Memories

Listen closely in different parts of the state and you’ll hear the Maine sounds that instantly trigger a memory.

Maine Sounds That Instantly Trigger a Memory

Ocean Waves: The coast of Maine has incredible beaches. Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth is a State Park and is definitely a place to go. Old Orchard Beach has the sounds of the waves and the excitement of the pier.

Loon Calls: Loons make a distinctive sound that brings back memories like camping, canoeing and fishing on the many lakes and rivers in Maine. Loons are a state symbol and the echoes of their call are iconic.

Frogs and Crickets: The sound of frogs and crickets rings out all Spring, Summer and Fall. You can hear them clearly in the country. The frogs croak near every pond or lake, and crickets chirp in every field and yard in the state.

Tractors in Potato Fields: Maine is the potato capital of the world. In Aroostook County, sounds of tractors planting and harvesting can be heard early in the morning and late into the evening.

Snowmobiles: The wide-open whine of a snowmobile is a sound directly connected to Maine. You can traverse the whole state on the trails. Northern regions are connected to central and southern parts of the state.

Church Bells: You hear church bells in every Maine community. In more rural areas, you hear them even better with less noise from the cities. Every Sunday morning the bells bring a call to worship. Church is very important to Mainers. It's where you congregate with family and friends.

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Maine’s Beauty

If you’re from Maine or just visiting, you recognize these sounds as distinctive to the state. Take time to listen and embrace the beauty of Maine.