The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has begun excavating Fort Richmond, the first English fort in Maine, in Richmond, with the hope of recovering as many artifacts as possible before construction on a new bridge over the Kennebec River between Dresden and Richmond begins in July. Commission archeologist Leith Smith said volunteers are wanted to assist at the site through the end of June. “The pressure is on,” Smith remarked.
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Maine Historic Preservation Commission employee Eric Lahti climbs up from the foundation of Fort Richmond Thursday April 18, 2013 in Richmond after sifting through the remains of the barricade, built in 1721. Staff photo by Andy Molloy
Maine Historic Preservation Commission employee Eric Lahti holds a piece of a ceramic plate, believed to date from 1761, on Thursday at Fort Richmond in Richmond. Staff photo by Andy Molloy
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