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Dog surrenders linked to homelessness says local humane society
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Fort Kent-raised artist Birden to exhibit at UMFK’s Blake Library
FORT KENT, Maine – The Blake Library Gallery at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will present “A Patchwork of Ideas,” an exhibition of work by artist Joshua Birden, through Oct. 9. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Birden grew up in Fort...
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More than a dozen dogs in Houlton shelter in need of a home
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - Thirteen dogs in Houlton are in need of homes whether it be foster or adopters. Daily surrenders and unclaimed strays are stretching the Houlton Humane Society thin. Manager C.J. Virgie says fosters are helping make room for more dogs while their kennels stay full. “Actually, we’re...
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For Arts Sake - Broadway Kids in the County
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Darci Faye’s love of theater began at a young age and has grown into a theater program called Broadway Kids in the County. Faye said she developed her passion for theater as a child attending Presque Isle High School musicals and Easton shows. “I...
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Houlton shelter sees rise in ‘COVID dogs’ needing homes
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) -The Houlton Humane Society says it is full of dogs it calls “COVID dogs,” animals 6 years old and younger that were adopted during a time when COVID-19 shut down parts of our world. These dogs are now filling up kennels and are less likely...
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Trainer works with shelter dogs lacking obedience needed for adoption
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - The Houlton Humane Society is working with a dog trainer to help younger dogs at the shelter that lack basic obedience skills, a problem shelter staff and the trainer are calling “COVID dogs.”. Younger dogs face training gaps. The shelter has six kennels and 13...
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Houlton shelter sees rise in ‘COVID dogs’ needing homes
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Hannaford to acquire Aroostook County grocery store
Hannaford Supermarkets plans to acquire Graves’ Shop ‘n Save at 797 Main St. in Presque Isle, bringing into the fold a longtime independent grocery store. The store is expected to begin operating as Hannaford in late fall. The acquisition will bring Hannaford’s total number of stores to 189, including 69 in Maine.
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Uniquely named festival continues Maine roots music tradition in Aroostook
Coddiwomple is back.
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Salmon Brook Lake Bog Public Land
Located in Perham, this public land largely consists of an ecological reserve encompassing much of Salmon Brook Lake Bog (yes, that’s its actual name! Wonderfully verbose). The bog is home to numerous rare plants, and there are areas of beautiful mature forest surrounding it. The trail network is best accessed from the trailhead on Tangle Ridge Road. Alternatively, the Bangor and Aroostook Trail (a multi-use rail trail) can be used to get to the hiking trails. The trail is a little tricky to locate through the grassy field surrounding the parking lot, but it starts directly behind the kiosk, and it is much easier to follow once it enters the woods.
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Houlton Potato Feast Days and Lobster Fest starts Friday
Houlton’s annual Potato Feast Days will kick off on Friday with a $30 lobster meal complete with baked potato, fresh corn on the cob, lemonade and dessert. The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce’s 67th Annual Potato Feast Days will start at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and run through Saturday, Aug. 15.