Researchers hope that the study of the bouncy, amiable breed will yield helpful insights for all dogs and maybe humans.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Last Jedi’ tops ‘Force Awakens’ among critics as film opens
Of 43 reviews from top critics, including those at the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, 95% were positive.
The 10 most irresistible ‘Star Wars’ creatures ranked, from ewoks to BB-8
And how about those adorable space puffins, the Porgs?
Disney buying much of Fox in $52.4 billion deal
The acquisition gives Disney a better chance of competing with the content and streaming services of Netflix and Amazon.
Bangor police agree to bring a rescue dog home in time for Christmas
Two Bangor officers will pick up the border collie puppy in Virginia to help a Waldoboro woman who called and asked.
Check out the Portland area’s favorite food and drink spots of 2017
These are the restaurants and bars that our readers were most interested in this year.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Naturalist’s Notebook’ and ‘Keys To The Truculent Me’
Break away from technology and pay attention to nature with a 5-year journal, and laugh your way through a humorist’s essays
Mother looks to cheer son after they fled California wildfires
They seek help from the Press Herald Toy Fund after making the 12-day drive to Maine.
Pat DiNizio, lead singer of Smithereens, dies at 62
The New Jersey rocker was hoping to get back on the road after recovering from neck and back injuries.