The dugong has developed an attachment to humans and it will be at least a year before she can be weaned off bottled milk and perhaps fend for herself.
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Maine high court affirms ruling in custody case that dogs are property, not family
Maine’s top court upholds a lower court ruling that granted sole custody of a Lab-boxer mix named Honey to an Old Town man, rejecting his ex-girlfriend’s argument.
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Internet sensation Grumpy Cat has died at age 7
She looked bad-tempered and her owner founded a business based on her image.
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The Wrap: A rum toast, food trucks for Fido, and pastries
Get ready to celebrate Portland’s liberation from Prohibition.
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Ex-couple’s dog custody dispute before Maine Supreme Court tests idea that pets are just property
A Bangor woman appealed a lower court decision granting custody of Honey to her former partner. Her attorney told justices Tuesday that courts have the authority to consider all factors in a pet custody case.
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Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply
Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.
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Hungry bears are prowling, and Maine wildlife officials offer some advice
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has already received 38 nuisance bear reports this spring.
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Maine’s largest dog show to kick off in May
The 10th annual Southern Maine Coastal Classic will be held over 4 days at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
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Video: Slo-mo shows birds of a feather at a Maine bird feeder
Videographer Roger McCord offers a close-up view of life on the feeder in spring.
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Maine Voices Live with Doug Hitchcox and Nicholas Lund
The Tuesday, Jun. 4 event featured a conversation with Maine Audubon’s staff naturalist and the nature writer behind The Birdist about birdwatching.