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Biddeford mill owners lead ducklings to water and watch them swim: See video

Actually, the newly hatched mallards make the trip from their rooftop nest to the Saco River in a construction bucket.

Employees of the Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford call the Maine Warden Service, which plans to lead the ducklings safely to water once they hatch.

The nonprofit wildlife center plans to build a permanent home on the property.

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by The Associated Press April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

The thorny skate’s population has declined dramatically since the late 1960s.

by MICHAEL HILL The Associated Press April 7, 2016April 7, 2016

Earlier predictions had little brown bats disappearing from the region by 2026.

Here’s the good (early lobster season), the bad (more ticks), and the ugly (sudden, fatal cold snaps).

Explore our map to find out where most collisions occurred, time of day and month, and which collisions resulted in loss of life.