Lawmakers are discussing whether to drop or revise a law that makes it a felony to kill a nuisance beaver in Maine.
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Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.
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Commentary: Let’s work toward shutting down Maine’s bear feeding program
Until June 5, public comment is being taken on a proposal that would require a permit to feed bears and finally eliminate permits.
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Prowling bear spotted in Gorham neighborhood
The town’s police department reports several sightings of a bear near Lawn and Sunset avenues.
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Outfoxed: Why Bath failed to capture any of species behind rabies attacks
A USDA wildlife biologist said box traps aren’t the most efficient way to catch foxes, but they were chosen because it would prevent injuries to pets.
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Bath residents call for rabies vaccine baits over traps
Peter Owen, Bath’s city manager, said a vaccine baiting program was reviewed, but not considered a viable option by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Maine Audubon aims to stop turtles from getting squished
According to Sarah Haggerty, a conservation biologist at Maine Audubon, habitat loss and vehicles are the biggest threats to Maine’s turtle population.
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Phippsburg adds free vaccination clinic to rabies remediation plan
Norm Warner, Phippsburg’s animal control officer, said animals infected with rabies won’t display symptoms for two weeks to six months. Once an animal begins showing symptoms it’s too late to treat, and the animal will die.
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Connecticut woman, 43, killed in Solon snowmobile crash
Michelle Pavia of Stamford, Connecticut, was not wearing a helmet Saturday night when she hit the shoreline, was ejected from her snowmobile and struck trees surrounding Ironbound Pond in Solon. Pavia died at the scene.
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Our View: It’s up to hunters to help bald eagles poisoned by lead
The state is working on a campaign to switch people to copper ammunition, and Mainers should listen.