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Animals, Lifestyle, News

Dolphin snatches iPad from woman taking its photo at SeaWorld: Video

by Sun Journal August 9, 2016August 25, 2016

A video captures the moment when the dolphin reaches over the side of a viewing pool and dumps the device in the drink.

Nation & World

For Vermont schoolhouse relocation, the yoke is on the oxen – all 44 of them

by DAVE GRAM August 8, 2016August 25, 2016

The beasts lead the historic building to its former site – but an engine does most of the work.

Nation & World, News

Philadelphia to residents: Don’t swim in dumpsters

by Sun Journal August 5, 2016August 25, 2016

The Department of Licenses and Inspections emphasizes ‘We are not screwing around, Philly.’

Nation & World, News

Police remove 6-foot alligator from Massachusetts backyard

by Sun Journal August 5, 2016August 25, 2016

It is not known whether the homeowner will face charges.

Animals, Local & State, News

Video records stealthy eagle snatching osprey chick from midcoast nest

by Kevin Miller August 3, 2016August 25, 2016

The harshness of natural selection is apparent, but two of the osprey offspring live to fly another day.

Animals, Local & State, News

Python found living in vacant Biddeford house

by Gillian Graham August 1, 2016August 25, 2016

A woman checking on an empty vacant house was greeted by an unwelcome surprise Saturday night: a 3-foot python.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Video: Windham cop uses his cruiser to herd runaway cows

by Sun Journal July 29, 2016August 25, 2016

NOTE: Yes, we (and the Windham PD) know the video is sideways, but it’s still funny.) Officer MacVane of the Windham Police Department Thursday responded to a call that was … “moo-ving.” The department posted a video of his chase of its Facebook page. MacVane took a call about cows that were reportedly menacing cars on a […]