The remains and tools were excavated from sites across the state starting in the 1960s.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Fryeburg Fair rethinks its schedule after rift last year between local ag fairs
The decision to start a day early in 2025 meant it coincided with the final day of the Cumberland Fair, creating tension between the events’ organizers.
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Posted inMaine
Winslow kid marches into spring at Capitol Park in Augusta
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures a light moment as a mom and her children soak up the warm weather.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man sentenced in killing of Waldoboro man
Jason Goucher Hewett, 1 of 3 defendants prosecutors say were involved in the case, will serve 2 years in prison in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall in 2024.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Gov. Mills skeptical of new data privacy measure opposed by businesses
The governor urged lawmakers to reach a compromise that works for both industry and political groups.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston health care provider raided by federal agents
More than a dozen agents were seen Tuesday entering the offices of Bright Future Healthier You at 95 Park St.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
In Maine, a Democrat-led crackdown on ‘deepfake’ AI campaign ads
Republicans worry that the new bill is too vague and too punitive.
Posted inMaine, News
Pittston voters expand select board, reject proposal to appoint road commissioner
Saturday’s special town meeting drew 175 voters.
Posted inMaine, News
Edgecomb man sentenced in 2024 killing in Turner
Luke Krott, 27, was sentenced for the shooting death of a Virginia man whose body was found stuffed in a barrel in Edgecomb.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
If we want things to improve, we will have to be civil | Opinion
When we’re shouting over one another, we can’t make progress.