Rick Wakely

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September 29, 2014

The Maine Forecast: How El Nino might affect our winter

Forecaster David Epstein sees signs that may cheer many Mainers.
Published
September 26, 2014

Harpist elicits ‘happy sounds’ from gorillas, orangutans: Video

Terri Tacheny, a therapeutic harpist, thought if the instrument’s soothing sounds helped calm humans, it would work for primates too.
Published
September 23, 2014

Latest in creature comforts can improve older pet’s quality of life

Elderly dogs and cats get aches and pains just like humans do. Here are some products that can help.
Published
September 19, 2014

Map shows the most educated town in Maine

The Business Insider identifies the town in each state with the percentage of residents over 25 who have at least a bachelor’s degree.
Published
September 11, 2014

ZZ Top cancels Portland concert after band member injures hip

Dusty Hill injured his hip a few weeks ago, but is still undergoing physical rehabilitation.
Published
September 2, 2014

Pa. college student getting reputation as squirrel whisperer

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A Penn State student is gaining an Internet reputation as a “squirrel whisperer” for befriending, feeding and dressing up a furry little friend she has named “Sneezy.” Junior Mary Krupa tells WJAC-TV that she’s able to dress up the squirrel in party hats, or get Sneezy to hold doll-sized props, simply […]
Published
August 29, 2014

Clever panda may have faked pregnancy for more food

Figuring out whether a panda is pregnant is no easy task. And a giant panda fetus is actually quite small, so it’s difficult to find it with an ultrasound scan.
Published
August 28, 2014

Gun tourism fueled by fascination with machine guns

Businesses like Machine Guns Vegas cast a lighthearted spin on their shooting experiences, staging weddings in their ranges and selling souvenir T-shirts full of bullet holes.
Published
August 25, 2014

Review: Alanis Morissette shined at the Maine State Pier Saturday

The evening was electric as Morissette, 40, shined musically and was also charming and often hilarious.
Published
August 21, 2014

Colorado college lets students keep pets in dorms

While some colleges and universities allow small, caged pets, a slowly growing number are letting undergrads bring other pets to live with them.

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