Clinton, ME – Maine State Police are investigating after human remains were discovered late Tuesday morning in a field off Route 100 in Clinton.
According to the Maine State Police, the remains were found at approximately 11:30 a.m. on October 7, 2025, as officers assisted the Clinton Police Department with a missing person investigation. The field where the remains were located is near Route 100, a rural stretch connecting several small communities in Kennebec County.
Authorities say the remains have been transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for identification and to determine the cause and manner of death. No additional details about the individual or how long the remains may have been at the site have been released.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery and have not indicated whether foul play is suspected. Residents in the area are urged to report any information that could assist the ongoing investigation.
Updates are expected once the Medical Examiner confirms the identity of the deceased and next of kin have been notified.
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