They are believed to have occupied Penobscot Bay and the Maine Coast from 4,000 to possibly 8,000 years ago. They are called Red Paint because of the red iron oxide associated with their graves. According to some historians, identical cultures have been found in Norway.
To maintain PC values, are they saying Native Americans discovered Norway?
"From a craftsman point of view, you don't just drop your tool," he said, especially one that probably took a week to make.
Guess he's never watched a good contemporary knapper at work. If it took a week to make a single tool, the tribe couldn't afford to feed the guy. The article not only doesn't have a photo, it never describes the tool, but I can't fathom a "tool used for gouging" being very complex. It isn't like chipping out the screw-threads for attaching the nozzel to the air-alcohol rocket motors they used on their canoes....
Additionally, the site lies above the Goose River, and 5,000 years ago, the climate here was warmer by a few degrees.
...but not GLOBALLY warmer! No, never!
Sure you do. From a craftsman point of view, if you drop it and break it, take it back to Sears and they'll replace it for free!
Oh, and the sea was about 100-150 feet lower than now, too.