Maine fishermen keep catching rare orange lobsters

Just weeks after a Scarborough fisherman garnered attention for catching one orange lobster, a Portland fisherman hauled in three from one trap, according to Harbor Fish Market.

Maine now has a state butterfly thanks to 2 inquisitive fifth graders

The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine's official butterfly.

Maine veterinarian brings life-saving skills and training to Afghanistan

Working under Taliban rule the last two years, Susan Chadima of Topsham has continued to train Afghan veterinarians and care for animals in a culture 'vastly different than ours.'

Black bear attacks 74-year-old woman in Connecticut

A wildlife official says the state's bear population is growing and the animals "are getting a little too comfortable" around populated areas.

Two puppies from Portland shelter are in Sunday’s ‘Puppy Bowl’

This is the sixth year that puppies from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland have participated.

Harlow the cat is adopted a month after being abused in downtown Lewiston

The cat's badly damaged eye has been saved and Harlow has been adopted by a local family; a family that had previously been fostering the animal during his recovery.

Vermont game wardens investigating bear attack; victim OK

Vermont wildlife officials said the state was seeing a record number of risky encounters between humans and bears.

Dog missing for days since crash, found by police in York

Whiskey was found Saturday night by Trooper Matt Williams, who shared his dinner with the starving animal.

Maine farms offer that warm and fuzzy feeling

'Babies to bed nite,' goat yoga and 'lamb cuddling' events are some of the things area farms are offering as people seek out close encounters with farm animals for everything from exercise to furry hugs.

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