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Mystery in Gorham: Utility Workers Discover Human Remains
GORHAM (WGME) — In a chilling discovery, utility workers in Gorham uncovered skeletal remains on Tuesday, leading to a swift response from local and state authorities. The remains were found at 76 Longfellow Road, a location that quickly became the center of a significant investigation.
Historic 200-year-old Shaker building gets a lift — literally
NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine — History was on the move Thursday at picturesque Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. There, in the middle of the once-bustling rural community, workers from Preservation Timber Framing moved in, out, and under an herb house, which turns 200 years old this year. The workers prepared multiple...
What’s Up With the Giant Mound of Shells in Portland, Maine?
There is a huge pile of shells near the Ocean Gateway in Portland, Maine. Why?. One person suggested that it might be the beginning of a midden to help stop erosion from all the storms. Maybe it's a midden. Wait, what's a midden?. According to UMaine,. Shell middens are cultural...
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