Using a sedative, straps and an excavator, rescuers were able to safely lift the 500-pound animal out of an abandoned, 8-foot-deep well in the small town of Pembroke.
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Posted inMaine, New England, News, Politics
Chellie Pingree says ICE blocking lawyers; calls for tour of southern Maine facility
The 1st District congresswoman said officials have been denied entry to U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement offices.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine schools struggling to hire bus drivers
In Brunswick, a shortage of bus drivers has forced schools to merge routes and reschedule after-school activities.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico home to be razed after cleanup effort stalls
Homeowner Norman ‘Bo’ Thompson said he will appeal the Select Board’s decision to demolish his Oxford Street house and barn, saying he was making an effort to clean up his property.
Posted inFood, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors
Cheaper ways to see Bar Harbor, one of the priciest U.S. travel spots | Column
The town landed fourth on a list of the country’s most expensive destinations, but you can visit on a budget.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
Maine’s best bets this week include comic Kevin James and roller derby
Also, see ‘Eleanor,’ a one-woman show about first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, at Portland Stage.
Posted inNews
Red Sox fall to Rays, remain 1 game up in AL wild card race
The Rays score three first-inning runs off rookie Connelly Early and four runs against Payton Tolle in the eighth.
Posted inNew England Patriots, News, Sports
Steelers force 5 turnovers to beat Patriots
Rhamondre Stevenson fumbles twice as New England loses to Pittsburgh at home for the first time since 2008.
Posted inMaine, News
Police arrest 14-year-old in Lewiston shooting
The suspect was taken to Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, where he remained on Sunday.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
Man is arrested and charged in deadly New Hampshire country club shooting
A gunman opened fire at a New Hampshire country club during a wedding, killing one person and wounding two others