In an unusual effort to reclaim an abandoned raspberry patch and other land, Daniel MacPhee and his wife, Corinne Wesh, recently purchased four American guinea hog piglets.
Animals
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Faux fox keeping Oakland geese at bay
The avian issues at the town’s beach appear to have been solved non-violently this time.
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Exotic animals enliven Skowhegan State Fair
Brian Staples’ animal cast-offs don’t do tricks, but their diversity enables him to present a variety of educational shows.
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Maine surf instructor captures a whale of a video
The playful animal, believed to be a minke whale about 18-22 feet long, delights children attending a surf camp in York.
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Oakland geese to be spared this time
There are more geese at the town beach, but after removed geese were killed in June, the town will seek less deadly solutions.
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Oakland ‘mystery pig’ captured
Oakland’s animal control officer and an expert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture tracked and corraled the pig that had been bothering hikers.
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Animals carry the day at central Maine farms
Open Farm Day brings out hundreds of visitors to see a slice of life on the farm, including an 800-pound hog named Doesit.
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Bear spotted wandering through Waterville
Police were unable to find any sign of bears after three reported sightings in the city.
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Exploding wildlife populations are a growing problem in Maine, nation
Putting the collection and killing of 18 geese in Oakland into perspective.
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Oakland mystery pig strikes again
Authorities closed a trail after a walker told police she climbed the side rail of a wooden bridge to escape the screaming swine.