The first photos of the rare raptor that captivated Maine last year were posted on Facebook on Wednesday after a hunter saw the mount at a taxidermist’s studio.
Animals
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Two elephants escape from circus in Russian city
The elephants went for a walk and a roll in the snow the middle of Russia’s third-largest city, ignoring the stares of passers-by and drivers.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Nearly 30 animals seized from house in Hampden
The owner of the home was working to create a licensed breeding kennel, but a search warrant was issued after multiple violations were found.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Missing dog reunited with family just in time for Christmas
‘It’s definitely one of the best Christmas presents I could ever ask for,’ its owner says.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
German shepherd kills chihuahua after escaping house in Waterville
Kilo’s owner, Randy Lyon, 23, of Waterville, has been charged with a civil violation of keeping a dangerous dog and must keep Kilo quarantined in the residence for 10 days.
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Unusual number of ‘kitty colds’ leads Brunswick shelter to close to the public
Midcoast Humane is taking precautions because it’s unusual for cats to fall ill in all 4 of its adoption rooms at the same time.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News, Religion and Values
Pope denounces exploitation of Madagascar’s unique resources
The pontiff laments illegal logging and a government structure that forces its citizens into felling trees, poaching wildlife and illegally exporting flora and fauna.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Fears of bubonic plague curtail upcoming Phish festival
A three-day festival in Colorado has been plagued by reports of prairie dogs infected with bubonic plague.
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Seven animals test positive for rabies in Bath so far this year
The city’s animal control officer says the number of cases, which is up from 2 for all of 2018, isn’t unusually high for a rabies outbreak.
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Waterville animal shelter bulging with cats
Lisa Oakes, executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area, says she hopes people will adopt more than 100 cats and kittens Saturday at the Clear the Shelter event.