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Animals, Nation & World

Texas cow births four calves, defies 1 in 11 million odds

by The Associated Press March 24, 2015March 24, 2015

DNA tests will be carried out on the calves to prove none of them wandered over from another cow.

Animals, News

Harsh winter taking a toll on you? Be glad you’re not an opossum

by John Richardson March 19, 2015March 19, 2015

Southern Maine residents are encountering the cold, hungry critters in sheds and garbage cans, and running into them on the roadways.

Animals, Nation & World, News

Hundreds of starving sea lion pups washing up in California

by GILLIAN FLACCUS The Associated Press March 16, 2015March 16, 2015

More than 1,100 – five times the usual number – have been rescued since January from beaches, but also from inside public restrooms, behind buildings and along railroad tracks.

Animals

When it comes to cats and cat shows, temperament is key

by Keith Edwards March 15, 2015

Cats slink, play and sometimes run away at NauTICAts cat club show in Augusta.

Animals, Maine

Maine woman says ‘psycho kitty’ pounced on her, trapped her in house

by Peter McGuire March 6, 2015August 25, 2016

The stray cat clawed her and attacked her porch door and son’s car before the animal control officer took it to the Humane Society Waterville Area shelter.

Animals, Life & Culture, News

Photo of weasel riding woodpecker has social media all atwitter

by Staff Report March 3, 2015August 25, 2016

Amateur photographer Martin Le-May says, ‘I heard a distressed squawking noise and feared the worst.’

Animals, Maine, News, Susan Kimball Reports

Shelter readies 3 blind, deaf dogs for adoption

February 27, 2015December 18, 2017

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says the dogs are brothers and are adjusting well after being rescued from a Tennessee home filled with animal waste and garbage.