I like to think I have a great relationship with my children. While I can’t brag that my 19 years with my son and 16 years with my daughter have been perfect, I can chalk them up as pretty darn good. Is it because I’m (ahem) a great mother? Or, rather, should I be thanking […]
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'Paddles for Waggles' to benefit Greater Androscoggin Animal Shelter
AUBURN — The Auburn Recreation Department and the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host “Paddles for Waggles,” a pickleball jamboree, on Saturday, May 26, at the Norway Savings Bank Arena. The jamboree will be open to mixed doubles in five levels of ability, from beginner to highly competitive. There is a $20 registration fee per […]
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Lewiston girl helps shelter
Pollie Cain of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on Feb. 26 with donations from her 7th birthday party. Cain, a first-grade student at Acadia Academy, Lewiston, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more information, contact 207-783-2311, www.SavingPetsInMaine.org or […]
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Sister, brother help pets
Juliet Worcester, 7, and her 4-year-old brother Maddox of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from their combined birthdays on March 31. Both Juliet, a second-grade student at the Montello Elementary School, and Maddox, a student at the Temple Shalom Preschool, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday […]
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Social pets seek home at Franklin County Animal Shelter
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Boomer, a senior, male beagle mix, is the Dog of the Week and Slater, a 1- to 3-year-old female is the Cat of the Week. Boomer is an older dude who is still pretty spry. He’d love to find a home that […]
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Lewiston 7-year-old helps shelter pets
Delaney Dill of Lewiston presents the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society on March 26 with the donations from her 7th birthday. Dill, a first-grade student at the Acadia Academy, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Party guests donated pet food, blankets, toys, timothy hay and cleaning supplies to help with the care […]
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Rangeley to celebrate canines, earth on Best Dog on Earth Day
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Rangeley Health and Wellness announce the second annual Best Dog on Earth Day event, a celebration of dogs and Earth Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21. The event will kick off at The Rangeley Inn, where participants can register for the Fun […]
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What you need to know about heartworm
Conscientious pet owners understand they must be on the lookout for a host of issues that can affect the health and well-being of their pets. One such issue is heartworm. What is heartworm? The American Heartworm Society notes that heartworm is a disease caused by foot-long worms that live in the heart, lungs and associated […]
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Monmouth student gives shelter gifts
Julia Goucher of Monmouth presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with donations from her 6th birthday on Feb. 10. Goucher, a kindergarten student at the Henry L. Cottrell School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. The shelter is located at 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. For more information, contact 207-783-2311, www.SavingPetsInMaine.org […]
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Tommy's Feral Feline Friends looking for bakers to help kitties
LEWISTON — Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is looking for bakers and baked goods for a Mother’s Day bake sale and bottle drive that will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 12 and 13, in front of Chapter 11, 707 Main St. Baked goods, bottles and donations will go a […]