THOMASTON — Thomaston town office staff expected Chloe to stay with them only a short time, on loan from the local animal shelter. The idea was to bring an adoptable pet into public spaces, away…
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The holiday season can be an exciting, active time for Maine families and their pets, said Liam Hughes, Maine Director of…
Animals at Work
ROCKLAND — Sociable, friendly, golden curls and hypoallergenic. That’s Gunner, an eight-month-old Goldendoodle, who can be spotted occasionally on duty at the Rockland Fire Station, with Chief …
Bitter cold is pushing down from the Arctic, and animals are just as vulnerable as humans to weather-related trauma. If you see a pet left out in the cold, speak up. Contact local law…
‘“It’s like Dennis’ spirit is still in the shop, guiding James along as he develops his new role of making people feel good’
CAMDEN — For almost seven years, Dennis, the Warner Graphics shop cat, was a regular fixture on Washington Street. His “professional” title…
AUGUSTA — A reward of up to $5,500 is being offered in connection with the recent illegal killings of two Canada lynx in Maine. Maine Warden Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
CAMDEN — A young barred owl is now under the watchful eye of wild bird rehabilitators Diane Winn and Marc Payne of Avian Haven in Freedom. The owl was found sitting on the ground, in the leaves on…
Injured boatyard gull at Lyman-Morse takes flight after a month of rehabilitation
CAMDEN — At the beginning of October, Betty McBrien, a professional cleaner at Lyman-Morse, noticed a herring gull in Camden hanging around the boat yard, looking for food. “I first noticed him…
Statewide: 56 cases of rabies so far in 2016, up from 33 in 2015, 43 in 2014
LINCOLNVILLE — It can happen before you know it, and without realizing you've let your dogs outside to do their business in the yard at the absolute worst time. For our family, the witching hour…
The Chris Wolf Show celebrates diversity and what could be more diverse than the guest on Friday, October 10. Grantham, a live adorable alpaca, right in the studio! And Grantham will be bringing…
Quarantine space is so limited cats and kittens are recovering in the bathrooms
CAMDEN — Now that it’s September, “kitten season” is supposed to be over. At least that’s what P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center thought. The staff had all been working long hours this first week of…
A virtual tour of the brand new 10,000-square-foot building
THOMASTON — After three years of fundraising and planning, and more than a year since they broke ground, the new Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County animal shelter building unveiled its…
Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm
UNITY/NORTHPORT — Ten years ago, Robin Fowler Pratt and Corry Pratt started Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm in Unity. Back then, they had dreams of creating a wonderful place to raise and care for…
$1,255 raised goes back to the organization that saved Travis from a high-kill shelter
ROCKLAND — Travis, a Labrador mix, was only a year old, sitting in a high-kill shelter in rural North Carolina, when K-9 Lifesavers, an all-volunteer private nonprofit dog rescue group in Virginia…
MBH&H Concert and Dog Trials; Belfast Co-op party; Beatles tribute show and Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Some unsettled weather coming in this weekend makes us feel spoiled as we’ve had sunny weekends all summer; but just make the best of it with a community party hosted by the Co-op, great stuff…
Nurse Cratchett
We knew the day would come. Our turn.,Throughout our nearly 50 years together we’ve both been healthy. The pill boxes we filled every week held mostly vitamins and supplements. Then one day,…
Maine Marine Patrol...
NORTH HAVEN — Maine Marine Patrol is calling Maddie “one lucky dog,” after she inexplicably went off her owner’s boat unnoticed and into the ocean, and was later rescued while swimming for her…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is partnering on a national restoration effort for the common loon designed to strengthen and restore loon populations within their…
We tend to lose sight, sometimes, of how fortunate we are to have the community involvement that we do. Everything we have is donated...everything we do is volunteer effort. The food we give out…
CAPE COD BAY, Mass. — Studying whales and seals will not be the same for Northeast Fisheries Science Center marine mammal researchers Lisa Conger and Elizabeth Josephson, who have spent weeks…
CAMDEN — It was a sad day, June 16, for the numerous friends of Dennis, the Warner Graphics shop cat, when they read a post written by…
Tips for how you can help bats struggling to survive, rebound...
AUGUSTA — If you know you have bats in your neighborhood, or know where you often see bats on hiking trails or during camping trips, biologists with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and…
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Public Library Summer Reading Program will be taking place the entire month of July, with a special event each week. All of the programs are free to the public.
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ROCKPORT — Sometimes the day just doesn’t go as planned. For this reporter, it happened on June 28.
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Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors...
ROCKLAND — The anticipation for the 14th annual World Championship Boatyard Dog Trials is building among canines and their adoring fans. Would you like to compete? Then Maine Boats, Homes &…
2016 Camden Town Meeting...
CAMDEN — Camden Town Meeting moderator Roger Moody was forced to request a vote count Wednesday night, when the show of hands vote on whether to enact the town’s new bird feeding ordinance came up…
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife...
AUGUSTA — With an early spring and dry weather conditions, the Department of Inland fisheries and Wildlife is reporting that Maine's black bears have been causing more conflicts with many Maine…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Warden Service announced Friday, June 10, that K9 Duchess, a Dutch shepherd, was laid to rest peacefully at home earlier this week. Duchess served the Maine Warden Service with…
CAMDEN — Despite the presence of construction workers, fire engines coming and going and plenty of foot traffic, the top of the smokestack alongside the Knox Mill in downtown Camden has become the…
There are many bird species found year-round in Maine, but the changing seasons also bring many new species. Some are passing through, migrating from one place in the world to another, staying for…
THOMASTON – The Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County would like to welcome our new, highly anticipated Volunteer Coordinator Kelly…
Two Opportunities to help support your furever friends
CAMDEN — Get outdoors, have fun and do good. Join the pack. P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center is planning its annual P.A.W.S. on Parade Walk-…
Waldo County Emergency Management Agency
BELFAST – In the event of a disaster, the American Red Cross may open a shelter in Waldo County for residents who cannot stay in their…
ROCKLAND — Swing and Sway Ballroom Dance Studio has stepped out to support an area nonprofit. Christian Clayton and Jessica Libby,…
THOMASTON—The long-haired tuxedo cat was stumbling, falling down on the sidewalk when a gentleman found him this past week. He was filthy, emaciated, suffering from a respiratory illness and…
Brock has been found, according to Waldo County Communications Center in Belfast. Word came late this afternoon. The story will be updated when more details become available.
NORTHPORT…
A skunk that a dog in Waldoboro killed has tested positive for rabies.
On Friday, Jan. 29, Lincoln County Animal Control Officer Will Snowman responded to a report of a possible rabid skunk…
Without the help of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the New England Aquarium, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, hundreds of…
In business
Christine Annis has worked professionally with animals for more than 35 years, including at animal hospitals, where she did everything from setting appointments to assisting with…
Donations of bleach, dish detergent, hand sanitizer needed
CAMDEN — This holiday will be a lot happier for the dogs that have most recently been calling P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center in Camden home, as the organization this week announced that all of…
Revamped event draws $43,000 for Animal Care
CAMDEN — On…
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
AUGUSTA —…
Help raise money to feed shelter animals
ROCKLAND — Susan Begin of Cre8tive-Events helps create unique Christmas ornaments and coffee mugs with the signature of a pet, and…
It's not just puppy love...
UNITY — Service learning and working hands-on with animals have long been a part of Unity College's unique curriculum.
So it seemed fitting when the wife of a former Unity College faculty…
Time to run!
THOMASTON — Dogs scrambled through the double entrance to Thomaston’s new dog park, Saturday, Oct. 24 at noon, following the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The play of those dogs within the …
As the days get shorter and cooler we know that fall is here and inevitably winter will follow. Though that means cold and snow, it also means the holidays. Start off the season right with the…
P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center news...
ROCKPORT — Edie came to us with her two little kittens after they were dropped off at someone's house. We found Edie a wonderful foster family where she could nurse her kittens to health in a…
ROCKPORT — Craig Mitchell, the self-employed owner of Rockport Landscape and Design, was at home last week watching his kids and browsing Facebook when a message popped up on an online message…
MAINE FAMILIES OF KNOX, LINCOLN AND SAGADAHOC COUNTIES VISIT FARM
ROCKPORT — Maine Families of Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties met at Aldermere Farm in August, which is owned and managed by Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Aldermere Farm has 136-acres and was…
