At right, Gregory Bouchard-Diaz, 8, and his six-year-old brother, Linkin, of Lewiston, shown here on April 21 with Paisley, presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from their combined birthdays. Both students at the Acadia Academy, Gregory, a second-grade student, and Linkin, a kindergartner, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of […]
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Lewiston girl gives donations for pets
On April 16, Ilanna Gray of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from her sixth birthday. Ilanna, a kindergarten student at the Henry L. Cottrell Elementary School, Monmouth, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. If interested in […]
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Turner student helps shelter
Emma Couturier presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from her 13th birthday on April 14. Emma, a sixth-grade student at the Turner Middle School, asked for donations in lieu of birthday gifts. To learn more about the shelter, call 207-783-2311, visit www.SavingPetsInMaine.org or www.facebook/GAHumane.
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Museum goes to the dogs
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — David York is turning North Adams into a city for “dog people.” Dozens of men, women, children and a few canines toured the Museum of Dog during its grand opening Saturday, checking out an extensive collection of antique dog collars dating to the 1700s and marveling at pieces of a Jeep […]
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Student raises money for animals
Emily Burke of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with a special donation on April 26. Emily, a fifth-grade student at the Geiger Elementary School, started walking dogs in her neighborhood for a small fee. And instead of keeping the profits, she chose to donate them to the shelter. Her first donation of $23 […]
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Lisbon Falls girl helps animals
Molly Potvin of Lisbon Falls on March 24 presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from her 8th birthday. Potvin, a second-grade student at the Lisbon Community School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more […]
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Dog of the Week candidate for emotional support animal
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week Bill Murray is a 1½-year-old male German Shepherd mix. He would make an excellent emotional support animal for the right owner, according to shelter staff. He is possessive of his owner with other animals, so he needs […]
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Rangeley celebrates dogs, Earth Day at annual event
The second annual Best Dog on Earth Day, a celebration of dogs and Earth Day, was held Saturday, April 21, in Rangeley. Pictured are participants of the walk. BEST DOGS Winners of the canine contests were determined by applause from the participants. Winners are: Biggest Dog: Lucky, owned by Karen Seaman Smallest Dog: Bosco, owned by […]
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Foundation grants available for cat, dog population control
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation seeks proposals to its Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund for projects and organizations that address population control for cats and dogs. An anonymous donor established the Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund in 2007. It is further supported by the Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation. Project grants are available for activities and expenses […]
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A new study shows what many of us already believe: Dogs are good for kids
I like to think I have a great relationship with my children. While I can’t brag that my 19 years with my son and 16 years with my daughter have been perfect, I can chalk them up as pretty darn good. Is it because I’m (ahem) a great mother? Or, rather, should I be thanking […]