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Two stuffed bear heads taken in Maine break-in

The beds also appear to have been slept in at the remote camp, perhaps in a search for one that is not too hard, not too soft.

The horses, which stand about 34 inches tall, displayt a patient, gentle temperament even as people crowd around and pet them.

Photographer Greg Rec captured these images while working on a series of stories about Katahdin Woods & Waters Recreation Area.

by The Associated Press August 24, 2014August 24, 2014

The National Zoo’s panda cub is a healthy 44-pound black-and-white bundle of joy.

Meghan LaPlante, who has a student lobstering license, will donate her crustacean to the Maine State Aquarium in West Boothbay Harbor.

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

by The Associated Press August 21, 2014August 22, 2014

Animal control officials say algae or moss made the concrete canal too slick for the normally sure-footed sheep to escape.

Paddlers were close enough to capture the bird’s haunting calls.

MaineToday.com blogger Deb Collins finds activities where canine pals are welcome.