Lifestyle - Centralmaine.com

Westbrook shelter caring for dogs rescued from South Korean meat farm

by Kelley Bouchard and Gillian Graham June 1, 2016June 2, 2016

Five of the 250 dogs that were saved are at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, getting training that could make them suitable for adoption.

Local & State, News, Source

Maine scientist seeks keys to how sea urchins avoid aging process

by Joe Lawlor June 1, 2016February 20, 2018

James Coffman of the MDI Biological Laboratory is surprised to learn that the cells of even a short-lived species don’t degrade over time, an ability that would benefit humans.

Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

The U.S. museum fad is really the cat’s meow

by Karen Heller May 31, 2016

With the opening of Civil War Tails – a museum dedicated to depicting the Civil War with cats in dioramas – the country’s supply of leisurely learning opportunities just keeps expanding.

Lifestyle

Jury convicts ‘Shield’ actor of killing his wife

by ANTHONY MCCARTNEY May 31, 2016May 31, 2016

Michael Jace, who played a police officer, is convicted of second-degree murder.

Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, Travel

One road trip, six forts, and centuries of Maine history

May 31, 2016May 31, 2016

From massive shore-hugging granite structures to well-preserved blockhouses to abandoned concrete bunkers that are sure to get the kids playing zombie tag, Maine’s many historic forts make for an ideal road trip.