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Local & State, News, Outdoors

Maine murders delight crow lovers

by Salomé Cloteaux February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Many Mainers have dedicated years to befriending the crows in their neighborhood.

Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times

Sled dog presentation a big hit at Rumford library

by Bruce Farrin January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Sarah Garland from Ultimate Dog Sledding Experience in Canton said there are 96 present and past sled dogs at their business.

Columns, Community, Local & State, News, Op-Eds

Wilton farmer stays in his van in Waterville while working as a chef | Column

by Amy Calder January 17, 2026January 16, 2026

Loto Lakewood proved to be a philosophical sort, conversing easily on everything from the value of homesteading to the joy of living with kittens, Amy Calder writes.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

2 Maine dogs go up against each other in this year’s Puppy Bowl

by Aimsel Ponti January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

The playful competition airs during the afternoon of Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 8.

Community, Local & State, Local News, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Meet Murph, local celebrity and therapy dog in training at new Mexico school

by Bruce Farrin January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Teacher Amanda Bryant says the 7-month-old pug is a ‘fixture of our school culture.’

Local & State, News

Little ones get a taste of farm life in Freeport

by Sydney Richelieu January 4, 2026January 5, 2026

Every Saturday, Wolfe’s Neck Center offers an opportunity for children ages 5 and under to feed barn animals and learn a little bit about farm life.

Local & State, News

Lewiston animal control officer Wendell Strout dies: ‘An absolute gem’

by Mark LaFlamme November 25, 2025November 26, 2025

Tributes were pouring in Tuesday for Strout, a colorful personality known as much for his human connections as his 25-plus years of handling troublesome animals.