The Other Maine

The Other Maine

$1 million for the robot gorilla and nobody gets hurt

Last seen: East Machias, waving hello, on repeat, forever

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Emily Burnham
Aug 19, 2025
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Isaiah, Emmanuel and Gabe Farrington ride in the back of a truck drive by their mother, Annette Farrington, with Seemore the robot gorilla in tow. Photo courtesy Bangor Daily News archive/newspapers.com.

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