The dolphins have been taken to the New Jersey State Lab for necropsies to try to help biologists understand why the mammals stranded on a beach.
Animals
Posted inMaine
Two puppies from Portland shelter are in Sunday’s ‘Puppy Bowl’
This is the sixth year that puppies from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland have participated.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
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.
Posted inNation & World, New England
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.
Posted inNew England, News
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.
Posted inAnimals, Maine
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Humane celebrates opening of new shelter
Midcoast Humane held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at its new location at 5 Industrial Pkwy.
Posted inNew England
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.