A shelter dog specially trained as a ball-retriever catches a tennis ball during an exhibition event at the Brazil Open tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday. The six participating dogs were rescued from the streets of Sao Paulo, and according to the tournament organizers, the initiative is to promote the adoption of abandoned street animals. […]
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John V. Wiken III
RUMFORD — John V. Wiken III, 75, of Peru passed away suddenly Feb. 22, 2018. He was born in Dixfield, Maine, with his twin sister, Jeanne, to John V. Wiken Jr. and Nellie Tutlis Wiken. He graduated from Stephens High School and attended Wentworth Institute. John worked as a bridge inspector for the state of Maine. […]
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Gray woman charged with animal cruelty asks court for return of her 80 dogs
PORTLAND — A Gray woman facing an animal cruelty charge is seeking to have the 80 dogs seized from her last month returned to the small home she shares with her 91-year-old mother. Anita McBride’s lawyer asked for a show cause hearing, which gave her a chance to argue Thursday that McBride should get the […]
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Why do dogs eat poop?
Does your pooch eat poo? If it’s any consolation, he’s in extremely good company. In a new paper, veterinary researchers at University of California at Davis who surveyed thousands of dog owners found 16 percent of pups consume other canines’ feces “frequently,” having been spotted doing it more than six times by their owners. The […]
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Alyce Bryant-Reece
PORTAGE — Alyce Bryant-Reece, of Portage and Mechanic Falls, only daughter to Earnest and Avis Arnold, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 8, at home, with her husband at her side holding her hand. Alyce was born on Nov. 13, 1940, in Lewiston. She would spend the early years of her life in Auburn until later moving […]
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Doggone street parade in Rio
A dog in costume attends the “Blocao” dog carnival parade on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday. The annual carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. Rio’s Carnival is a five-day celebration leading up to Ash Wednesday, […]
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Eighty dogs, including 30 puppies, confiscated from house in Gray
A Gray woman was summoned for alleged animal cruelty last month after animal welfare authorities confiscated 80 dogs, including 30 puppies, from a cramped home that they believe was being operated as an unlicensed breeding kennel, court records show. Anita McBride, 52, of Hunts Hill Road, was issued the summons Jan. 22 by the Cumberland […]
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Online petition wants to allow food stamps to be used on pet food
PORTLAND (WGME) – A nation-wide petition is making headlines Monday night, and it’s asking people to allow food stamps to pay for pet food. SNAP benefits only cover the cost food for people, not pets, which means people who buy pet food at any pet store are paying out of pocket. The petition that’s circulating […]
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Bryant Pond family grateful after dog found in snowbank
BRYANT POND (WGME) — Last week’s snow storm caused a lot of havoc, on and off the streets. A Bryant Pond family thought they had lost a member of their family, after their dog went missing in the blizzard. During last Thursday’s snow storm, a dog went missing in Bryant Pond, and the family spent […]
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Rabies vaccination clinic in Canton
CANTON — A rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Canton Town Office. Vaccinations will be $10 each animal. Turner Veterinary Service will staff the clinic.