News

Non-profit DNA project brought in to help identify Victorian-era remains found in Sanford

Non-profit DNA project brought in to help identify Victorian-era remains found in Sanford

Photo: clipart.com


A non-profit is joining the effort to try to identify the remains of a girl found in a former cemetery in Sanford that appear to date back to the Victorian era.

According to the Portland Press Herald, the remains were found on Main Street in 2017 at the site where a Cumberland Farms was under construction.

Workers who were digging found the skeletal remains and pieces of a Victorian-era coffin.

The DNA Doe Project, which tries to identify Jane and John Does through investigative genetic genealogy, has taken on the case. They’re expected to have more information about the girl’s identity within the next few months.

The area used to be where the Woodland Cemetery was located. The cemetery was relocated around 1900 to make room for the Emerson School. The school was then demolished in 2013, and the property was sold to Cumberland Farms in 2016.

Latest Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Maine Ballot Questions Reflect National Political Issues

Two ballot measures represent the latest efforts to put two hot-button national issues directly before voters in Maine.

9 hours ago in Local

Maine Agency Issues Recall of Cannabis Vape Cartridges

The recall is for Yani adult use vape cartridges called "Watermelon Chimera."

12 hours ago in Local

Cat Dies in Campground Fire in Farmington

Crews were sent to the fire at 283 Red Schoolhouse Road in Farmington

12 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Police Ask for Return of Items Mistakenly Taken from Closed Store

Officers say they were sent to a report Saturday of people removing items from Goshen Super Market.

13 hours ago in Local

Waterville police respond to 2 unrelated shootings within 24 hours

Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.