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Meet Crumpet: A big dog with an even bigger heart
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (121+ words) Meet Crumpet! She is a sweet girl with a big personality to match her stature. The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says Crumpet likes to snuggle and doesn't like being left alone. She will probably pick a person and…...
Maine wardens seek tips after dog found shot in Eliot
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (179+ words) by Ariana St Pierre,WGME ELIOT, Maine (WGME) -- Maine authorities are asking for information after a dog was shot and found injured in an Eliot neighborhood. The Maine Warden Service says Odette, a 60-pound black and white lab mix, was…...
Snowy owl's dazzling Maine visit has locals snapping photos and videos
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (60+ words) Snowy owl's dazzling Maine visit has locals snapping photos and videos'WGME Over the past few months, Mainers have been captivated by the sight of a snowy owl, described as bright white with black speckles. To shed light on the owl's…...
What to know about parvo in puppies
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (77+ words) by Dr. Devon Smith Parvo is probably one of my least favorite topics because, generally speaking, this devastating, potentially fatal disease is completely preventable with routine vaccinations. Parvo is a highly contagious GI disease caused by the parvovirus. Exposure happens…...
Loon rescued from icy Maine lake dies
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (126+ words) A loon that was rescued from a frozen pond near Waterville earlier this month has died. A person rescued the loon from East Pond in Smithfield on December 7. It had become trapped on the ice and unable to take off....
Regulators vote to continue moratorium on northern shrimp fishing
2+ mon, 18+ hour ago (332+ words) SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) " The weather is cold right now, but for the native shrimp population in the Gulf of Maine, scientists say the problem is that it's too warm. They say that's harming the northern shrimp population, so regulators say…...
Marine Mammals of Maine celebrates release of 100th rehabilitated seal
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (87+ words) Here's where to find free Thanksgiving meals around Maine by David Hill, WGME PHIPPSBURG, Maine (WGME) -- "Seal 269" was found in Kennebunk earlier this fall and was struggling. The seal is called 269 because he was the 269th animal Marine Mammals of Maine…...
Great white shark photo off Maine coast makes National Geographic's top pictures of year
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (111+ words) Brian Skerry was roughly 15 miles off the coast of Harpswell when he briefly encountered the 10-foot juvenile great white. by Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News More great white sharks are living in coastal waters, according to recent research. Steve Crawford,…...
Meet Snowflake: A feline whirlwind of fur, fun, and mischief
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (112+ words) The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society says Snowflake is a sweet, super active kitty who lives for playtime, adventures, and "hunting" toys. If you're ready for a whirlwind of fun, a champion toy ... If you've ever wished for a personal flurry…...
Meet Tufton: The hound with a heart as big as his floppy ears awaits his fur-ever home
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (95+ words) Midcoast Humane says this sweet boy is happiest when he's out exploring the world nose-first! Meet Tufton: The hound with a heart as big as his floppy ears awaits his fur-ever home Meet Tufton! This charming hound has a heart…...