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'Chessie Jr.' spotted in the Northeast River
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (545+ words) The completed Chessie Jr. is seen in the Northeast River as the sun sets. It replaced the original Chessie, which disappeared over the winter after four years on the water. Jim Woolman and Ted Dawson erect the head of Chessie…...
National Champions Crowned During 2026 Pygmy Goat Convention, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the NPGA
2+ week, 3+ day ago (413+ words) - Champion Buck, Doe and Wether awarded highest honor during 50th anniversary celebration - In order to compete for National Champion in the Buck Class a buck must be a Permanent Grand Champion (having won Grand Champion Buck four times). In the Doe…...
Photos of a rare veterinary clinic still open in war-battered Gaza
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (504+ words) Sojoud Al-Harazeen, 19, carries her cats, Teresa, right, and Sasha, left, in a bag at a veterinary clinic in Gaza City, Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jaber Abu Shaaban, 62, carries his rooster, which is suffering from suffering from nasal discharge, after being checked at…...
Rescued stallion becomes face for tighter animal welfare legislation
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (655+ words) Michelle Louis, owner of Halo’s Haven Rescue in St. Michaels, feeds Spartan an apple, allowing him to become more familiar and comfortable around people. At Halo’s Haven Rescue in St. Michaels, Spartan approaches to eat his favorites: apples and carrots....
Sourpuss in boots: Longest-tenured Talbot Humane cat finally finds a home
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) Talbot Humane's longest-tenured cat, Oliver, who was described in a Facebook post as "a hostile work environment in a fur coat." Before coming to the Talbot Humane shelter, Oliver belonged to an old woman with no other pets. Talbot Humane's…...
The meg-nificent tale of Maryland's new state shark
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (632+ words) A model of megalodon, Maryland’s new state shark, at the Calvert Marine Museum on April 15, 2026. Stephen Godfrey, the Calvert Marine Museum’s curator of paleontology, stands over a cabinet of megalodon teeth on April 15, 2026. CALVERT COUNTY — As paleontologist Stephen Godfrey walked…...
Hurlock farmers charged with 100 counts of animal cruelty; accused of 'torture' of horse
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (17+ words) The Star Democrat...
PET OF THE WEEK | Local | stardem.com
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (177+ words) PET OF THE WEEK The Star Democrat Grade came to the shelter when his owner moved and could not take him along. The change hit him hard and he spent his first few days hiding and unsure. With time, he…...
'Wings of Spring': Local osprey festival gives bird's eye view of Rock Hall
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (908+ words) Pandion haliaetus, commonly known as osprey, are common across coastal areas of the U.S., including the Eastern Shore. Friends of Eastern Neck, Board Vice President Rudy Dieperink and Board Secretary Cece Trainor stress the need for natural habitat. At the Mobile…...
Denton names eastern bluebird its official bird
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) The Town of Denton has named the eastern bluebird its official bird. Now, it's asking residents to give the bird a name by voting online. Voting ends April 22. DENTON — The Town of Denton has named the eastern bluebird its official…...