Somerset County

county in Maine, United States

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Jawbone discovery reveals early bond between humans and dogs
science Mar 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
Jawbone discovery reveals early bond between humans and dogs
  • A jawbone discovered in Gough's Cave dates back 15,000 years, revealing it belonged to one of the earliest known domesticated dogs.
  • Genetic analysis shows that early dogs in Europe share a common ancestor with dogs in Siberia and East Asia.
  • This finding indicates that dogs and humans shared a close relationship much earlier than previously understood.
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Historic church collapse exposes ancient family vault
military conflicts Nov 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
Historic church collapse exposes ancient family vault
  • A sinkhole-like collapse occurred at All Saints Church in Martock, Somerset, during the Remembrance Sunday services on November 8.
  • The structural failure revealed a 300-year-old family vault without disturbing the remains inside.
  • Church officials plan to repair the vault and hold a service to honor those laid to rest there.
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