The annual migration of the alewives is now underway as the herring species seeks fresh water for spawning.
Animals
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Ledgeway Farm in Pittston prepares for open house featuring kids, more
Photographer Joe Phelan captures goat kids at Ledgeway Farm in Pittston.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
The 1949 recording predates the discovery whale song by nearly 20 years and was made when the ocean was much quieter than it is today.
Posted inMaine, News
Dogs die in Belgrade home fire they likely sparked; significant damage ensues
The homeowners were away at the time of the incident.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Maine murders delight crow lovers
Many Mainers have dedicated years to befriending the crows in their neighborhood.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Health, Maine, News, Op-Eds
Waterville biker follows loyal dog everywhere
Winfried Cates, 52, says he lets his 12-year-old golden retriever Luke determine where they go.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan, North Anson, Palmyra homes destroyed by fire
Multiple fire departments battled fires that injured 2 people and killed 2 dogs and 3 cats Saturday and Sunday in central Maine.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Community, Maine, News, Op-Eds
Wilton farmer stays in his van in Waterville while working as a chef | Column
Loto Lakewood proved to be a philosophical sort, conversing easily on everything from the value of homesteading to the joy of living with kittens, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
2 Maine dogs go up against each other in this year’s Puppy Bowl
The playful competition airs during the afternoon of Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 8.
Posted inMaine, News
Little ones get a taste of farm life in Freeport
Every Saturday, Wolfe’s Neck Center offers an opportunity for children ages 5 and under to feed barn animals and learn a little bit about farm life.