Conclusion
The recession of glaciers associated with the Pleistocene epoch exposed the Landscape of New England. Though glaciers were steadily retreating, it was still markedly colder then and sea levels were dramatically lower.
The landscape housed many different animals and plants including game which migrated on a seasonal basis. The Paleo-Indians traveled into the region to exploit these resources and others when available, particularly lithic quarries.
Archaeology along with other sciences (palynology, geography, and geology to name a few) has sought to explain the life styles of Paleo-Indians through the interpretation of their material remains. The study of stone tools, pollens, bones, etc. has provided information about Paleolithic activity but many questions remain unanswered. A fundamental problem inhibiting our knowledge of Paleo-Indians is that so few sites are known, and so little survives archaeologically.
Above is a photograph of stone tool wedges (courtesy of USM archaeological lab)