Midcoast Humane held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at its new location at 5 Industrial Pkwy.
Animals
Bobcat that attacked Vermont man tests positive for rabies
An elderly man was bitten by the animal in his house after it chased a cat through an open door.
Signs at Portland jetport upset some who depend on fishing for livelihoods
PETA has sponsored billboard-sized signs that urge people to stop eating fish, which some see as an affront to Maine’s fishing heritage and a renowned restaurant scene that continues to struggle through the pandemic.
Midcoast Humane seeks funds for big move
Midcoast Humane has re-launched a campaign to raise $6 million to fund the renovation of a new facility, according to a press release. “The shelter at Range Road is simply no longer adequate,” the release read. “For the health and wellness of the animals in our care, we need to move them to a new […]
Dixmont poultry guru has a growing gaggle of followers
Social media influencer, chicken keeper and writer Lisa Steele has published her first cookbook, all about eggs.
Chesterville cat missing 7 years found in Florida
‘I wish she could talk,’ owner Denise Cilley said. Ashes was found with the help of a microchip and will soon be reunited with her owners.
Animal welfare agents seize 63 cats from Wales woman – again
Most of the cats that were seized Wednesday had respiratory problems, ear and eye infections.
What do we owe animals?
A spate of new books reevaluate our relationship to the natural world.
Vegan Kitchen: Maine’s Right to Food referendum, yea or nay?
Mainers will vote on the referendum in November. Supporters say it takes power from corporate food interests. But opponents argue it could endanger animals and threaten food safety.
Waterville animal shelter reopens after ill animals, overcrowding force closure
The Humane Society Waterville Area at 100 Webb Road is searching for a new executive director as it works to stabilize operations.