The beagle is still the most popular pup in the Westminster Kennel Club show’s long history.
Animals
Death of dog abandoned in shelter parking lot draws Internet outrage
The Androscoggin County Humane Society is asking the public to help identify the person who is seen in security video leaving the dog outside the shelter.
More new dog breeds, obedience to be on show at Westminster competition
A dog with distinctive matted flocks and a truffle-hunter are among the newcomers.
Former Christian Civic League employee charged with animal cruelty in puppy-kicking incident
Michael Hein, 45, who pleaded guilty in 2012 of violating the state’s Clean Election Act, allegedly kicked a 4-month-old golden retriever while jogging on the Kennebec River Rail Trail.
Rarely seen white goose causing a flap in Westbrook
A Ross’s goose that lost its way is feeding with a flock of Canada geese on Stroudwater Street.
‘Miracle’ pig doing well one week after Harmony fire
Friends of Mel and Jeff Chadbourne help the family build a temporary structure Monday to get their farm animals through the winter.
Dog has her day for saving another dog in Washington state
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee honors Tillie for heroism befitting of Rin Tin Tin or Lassie.
At the Cumberland County Fair, a lesson in something lost, something gained
Natalie Domin, 13, sells her lamb at the 4-H auction, and for the first time buys a ewe to breed.
Portland man returns after cross-country, Hail Mary dog adoption
Joel Carpenter, 23, flew to Minneapolis to adopt a dog without any money to get home.