Police are Investigating after Human Remains Found in Maine

Police are investigating after human remains were found in Blaine on Thursday, October 30th.

Resident Found Human Remains and Alerted Police

The Maine State Police said a local resident found the human remains and contacted authorities.

Detectives and Evidence Response Team Investigating the Case

The scene was being processed by Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit–North and members of the Evidence Response Team.

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Positive Identification to be Done at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

The remains were taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for identification, according to WAGM News.

Examination of Human Remains Could Take Time

Officials said the examination could take time before determining the identity of the human remains.

Active Investigation is Ongoing with More Info to be Released

The Maine State Police said the investigation is active and ongoing and more information will be released.

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