Animals

Published
January 19, 2023

New animal control officer for South Portland, Cape Elizabeth sees role as educator

Maggie Maxwell's goal is to help pets and their owners "have the best life possible, together." And she's a big fan of cats.
Published
November 6, 2022

Connecticut warns of foraging bears amid acorn crop failure

With less of their key hibernation food laying around, bears may be more likely to approach populated areas, wildlife officials say.
Published
November 4, 2022

Vermont game wardens investigating bear attack; victim OK

Vermont wildlife officials said the state was seeing a record number of risky encounters between humans and bears.
Published
September 18, 2022

Dog missing for days since crash, found by police in York

Whiskey was found Saturday night by Trooper Matt Williams, who shared his dinner with the starving animal.
Published
August 24, 2022

Commentary: Bullfighting’s death knell in Mexico gives U.S. much to ponder

Would we be better human beings if we had to kill and butcher our own meat? Doubtful. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t care.
Published
August 7, 2022

Rare livestock breeds gain popularity in Maine

Proponents of 'heritage breeds' say the animals offer unique genetics that help them to resist heat, to forage and to guard against parasites.
Published
July 24, 2022

Midcoast Humane celebrates opening of new shelter

Midcoast Humane held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at its new location at 5 Industrial Pkwy.
Published
May 18, 2022

Bobcat that attacked Vermont man tests positive for rabies

An elderly man was bitten by the animal in his house after it chased a cat through an open door.
Published
February 24, 2022

Signs at Portland jetport upset some who depend on fishing for livelihoods

PETA has sponsored billboard-sized signs that urge people to stop eating fish, which some see as an affront to Maine's fishing heritage and a renowned restaurant scene that continues to struggle through the pandemic.
Published
February 23, 2022

Midcoast Humane seeks funds for big move