After a resident complained about dog feces on sidewalks and other public property, the town may consider fines for owners who don’t pick up.
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A Word With the Boss: State apiarist warns of harsh winter’s effects on Maine’s hives
The state apiarist’s job entails regulatory functions, licensing and permitting, writing out health certificates and a lot of education.
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Florida bobcat pulls shark out of surf
A photographer in South Florida captured the image along the beach at Sebastian Inlet State Park, according to a local TV station.
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Texas cow births four calves, defies 1 in 11 million odds
DNA tests will be carried out on the calves to prove none of them wandered over from another cow.
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Harsh winter taking a toll on you? Be glad you’re not an opossum
Southern Maine residents are encountering the cold, hungry critters in sheds and garbage cans, and running into them on the roadways.
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When it comes to cats and cat shows, temperament is key
Cats slink, play and sometimes run away at NauTICAts cat club show in Augusta.
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Maine Senate votes down bill to name Labrador as state dog
Many lawmakers say it’s inappropriate for the Legislature to play favorites.
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Photo of weasel riding woodpecker has social media all atwitter
Amateur photographer Martin Le-May says, ‘I heard a distressed squawking noise and feared the worst.’
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This winter, some Maine animals fitter than others
The state’s wildlife is coping with a deep snowpack and extreme cold, with mixed results.
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Susan Kimball reports: Shelter readies 3 blind, deaf dogs for adoption
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says the dogs are brothers and are adjusting well after being rescued from a Tennessee home filled with animal waste and garbage.