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Life & Culture, Nation & World, News, Religion and Values

Pope denounces exploitation of Madagascar’s unique resources

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press September 7, 2019September 7, 2019

The pontiff laments illegal logging and a government structure that forces its citizens into felling trees, poaching wildlife and illegally exporting flora and fauna.

Arts & Entertainment

Fears of bubonic plague curtail upcoming Phish festival

by Storm Gifford New York Daily News August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

A three-day festival in Colorado has been plagued by reports of prairie dogs infected with bubonic plague.

Local & State, News

Seven animals test positive for rabies in Bath so far this year

by Darcie Moore Times Record August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

The city’s animal control officer says the number of cases, which is up from 2 for all of 2018, isn’t unusually high for a rabies outbreak.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Buyers are first line of defense against bad dog breeders

by The Editorial Board August 9, 2019August 8, 2019

It’s often left up to customers to figure out if they are getting their pets from legitimate sources.

Local & State, News

Paws in Stripes program pairs pups with prisoners in Windham

by Megan Gray August 4, 2019December 20, 2019

Behind the walls of the Maine Correctional Center, inmates find solace and self-respect as they train puppies from the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk.

Local & State, News

Watch: Humorous ‘Duckasaurus’ video has serious message in South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

The public service announcement is a humorous take on 1950s sci-fi monster movies, but its goal is to promote a new ban on feeding waterfowl and gulls.