LEWISTON — A Lewiston-based program that helps homeless young people get off the street, stay in school and reconnect with their families was in the spotlight Friday, thanks to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. Collins, along with a top official in President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, toured two of […]
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Shelter pets recovering after rough ride, N.H. accident
LEWISTON — Outside of a few strains and bruises, none of the dogs or kittens being carried when the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s van flipped Thursday afternoon on Interstate 95 in New Hampshire were seriously injured. “One of the drivers had to go to the hospital for minor issues, and other than some road-rash and […]
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Bill seeks steady funds for Maine’s homeless shelters
AUGUSTA — Maine lawmakers are taking a hard look at the way the state helps fund homeless shelters. On Monday, members of the Legislature’s Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee listened to two hours of testimony from witness after witness who said more needs to be done to stabilize funding. State funding for homeless […]
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When life gives you snow, just dig it!
LEWISTON — Sick of the snow? Who isn’t. But if we are going to be covered in the white and fluffy stuff we might as well have a little bit of fun with it, right? That’s pretty much the notion behind Winter Man Cave 2.0. In a way, it’s a sequel to an effort a […]
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Selectmen discuss vacant Budget Committee seat, increasing technology budget
STRONG — At their meeting Tuesday night, selectmen noted that Audy Abbott, a long-serving member of the Budget Committee, died during the past week. Selectman Milton Baston will contact Budget Committee Chairman Dean Stanley to determine whether he thinks there is a need to fill that position before January’s meeting. Abbott’s term extends to March […]
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Responsible Pet Care seeks homes for shelter animals through holiday video
PARIS — Jessie wants a home to live out her golden years. Gigi wants a big house with a yard. Lynnette wants to live with people who will respect her privacy. All they want for Christmas is a warm, caring home. They are just a few of the 107 kittens and 13 dogs currently sheltered […]
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Pets find homes during shelter reopening
FARMINGTON — Potential pet owners lined up Thursday outside the Franklin County Animal Shelter to take part in the shelter’s grand reopening adoption special. A total of 72 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies were adopted during the first day of the two-day event, said Erin Miner, shelter volunteer/website coordinator. There were seven cats […]
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Medications stolen from Skowhegan homeless shelter
SKOWHEGAN (AP) — Police are investigating the theft of about $1,000 in prescription medications from a Skowhegan homeless shelter. Police Chief Ted Blais said the theft from a locked cabinet at the Trinity Men’s Shelter was reported last weekend. Blais told the Morning Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1oGLf0Z ) that men staying at the shelter are not allowed […]
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Most kittens taken to shelters will be killed
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — Wild kittens that will number in the tens of millions this year are starting to be born, and overtaxed shelters will be forced to euthanize most of the millions they receive. It is a grim reality a leading advocate calls “one of the last major problems” plaguing the animal welfare […]
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Why feral felines are our most popular pet problem
FORT KENT — On their own, cats live well in the wild. So well, in fact, that feral feline colonies in Maine often experience fast, uncontrolled population growths. Some reports estimate there are anywhere from 11,000 to 30,000 homeless cats in Maine’s cities and countrysides. These sheer numbers can stretch animal rescue efforts and place […]