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08/02/2025

Animal shelters are facing challenges in finding homes for larger dogs, with some staying in shelters for months or even years.

08/02/2025

There’s a saying: The bigger the better. But for a lot of potential dog owners that's not always the case, and it's something that's been a challenge for leaders at Greater Androscoggin Humane Society.

Lisnik says people might want to go with a heftier hound but simply can't because of where they live.

08/02/2025

The Beach to Beacon is back.

08/02/2025

Central Maine Healthcare says an unauthorized party gained access to its network on March 19th, and they kept that access until June 1st.

08/01/2025

Animal shelters across Maine face all kinds of challenges.

Now this year, the issue causing all the bark is the length of stay.

Animal shelters across Maine face all kinds of challenges - Now this year, the issue causing all the bark is the length of stay.

08/01/2025

Animal shelters across Maine are facing challenges in finding homes for larger dogs, with many facilities reporting an increase in the number of big dogs awaiting adoption.

Stephanie Kelley, Marketing Manager at the Animal Welfare Society, highlighted the difficulties in placing dogs over 50 pounds with new families.

08/01/2025

President Donald Trump announced that he is firing the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the job market fell short of expectations in July, as employers added just 73,000 positions to their payrolls.

President Donald Trump announced that he is firing the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the job market fell short of expectations in July.

08/01/2025

The Animal Welfare Society (AWS) in Kennebunk is making strides to assist both pets and people, including veterinarians across the state, through a high-volume spay and neuter training initiative.

The initiative aims to alleviate the burden on shelters and ensure more animals find permanent homes by increasing the number of spayed and neutered animals.

08/01/2025

It’s peak blueberry season in Maine, and this delicious treat will only be around to pick for so long.

Thankfully, the ever-changing weather in Maine has not negatively impacted the fruit this season.

08/01/2025

While the Pet Food Drive emphasizes food and monetary donations, Midcoast Humane in Brunswick highlights additional ways the community can contribute.

Shelters frequently handle numerous loads of laundry each week, consuming linens, detergent, and bleach.

08/01/2025

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) is urging the community to contribute to its annual pet food drive, emphasizing that donations benefit not only shelter animals but also the organization's pet food pantry.

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) is urging the community to contribute to its annual pet food drive.

08/01/2025

: A shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana has resulted in multiple fatalities, according to law enforcement officials.

The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Michael Brown of Anaconda, remains at large.

The city of Anaconda is on lockdown after an active shooter situation was reported by the Granite County Sheriff's Office.