University of Maine men’s ice hockey season preview

The wait is almost over for the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team. With the Black Bears set to open their season on Oct. 2, the team is entering the year with a mix of new faces, veteran leadership and high expectations. After falling to Boston College in...

Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever guard known for her outspoken style, recently offered pointed comments about teammate Caitlin Clark that underscored both her loyalty and her frustration with how online conversation treats the team’s stars.

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

Meet Butterball, a goofy young pup who is searching for the family who will help him write the next chapter of his life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has highlighted Butterball Bold, who has been in their care for some time. According to the rescue, “This strong boy was a local surrender in Mississippi, but he can't wait to see what New England is all about!” He has so far been waiting for a new home for over half a year.

Get ready to meet a loving young pup who is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bandit Ruffman after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This boy and his sister, Luna, were surrendered by owners in Tennessee and they're so excited to meet you! Life won't be rough with the Ruffmans around!” He is now living safely with a loving foster.

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The year a couple stops driving to somebody else's house and fires up their own oven is the year Thanksgiving gets real. The bird goes in the pan at a time they picked. The stuffing is built from scratch the way they want it. The house smells like what they cooked, and the people around the table are there because they invited them.

Meet Sprinkle, the tiny little puppy searching for the family that will give her a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Sprinkle Pudding after she came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!”

Dash, a 12-pound, one-year-old dog, is ready to meet the person who will give him a home of his own. Small Dog Rescue of New England says Dash is in Rhode Island and is friendly with other dogs. He’s ready for a meet-and-greet, and hoping someone will share his story.

EVANSTON—Yellowstone National Park’s last original wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, emerged unscathed from a hunting season that opened last week and has already closed, Wyoming wildlife officials announced Monday.

According to PAWS New England, a small dog named Poppy, described as an approximately 15-pound mini Australian Shepherd mix, is currently safe in a southern foster home after being dumped behind a restaurant in Texas called Pop’s, where she got her name. PAWS New England says Poppy is nearing her first birthday and is now available for adoption through their organization.

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Biscuit Cookie, a joyful little puppy who is searching for his place in this world. According to the rescue, “The COOKIE pups were strays in Tennessee, but they're making their way to your home with loads of sweetness. Be sure to bring out the milk!” He is now living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Felix Funny, a playful young puppy who is searching for his place in the world. According to the rescue, “The FUNNY litter's Tennessee owner couldn't care for them anymore (which is no laughing matter), but these hilarious pups can't wait to make you smile with all of their jokes!” He is now living safe and sound with a loving foster family.

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Payton Star, a joyful young puppy who has been in their care and is ready to start the next chapter of her life. According to the rescue, “She and her sister wandered into a jail as strays from the countryside of Tennessee. They both wished on a shooting star that they'd find the perfect family that will love and care for them. Will it be you?”

A joyful young puppy named Flint is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Flint Funny after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “The FUNNY litter's Tennessee owner couldn't care for them any more (which is no laughing matter), but these hilarious pups can't wait to make you smile with all of their jokes!”

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization rescuing Golden Retrievers and Golden-Hearted dogs located in Hudson, Massachusetts, has shared that Isabelle, a 6-year-old Golden Retriever, is still looking for a patient, understanding home where she can continue learning to feel safe. The rescue describes her as a gentle dog who came to its care from a puppy mill in Ohio and is now beginning to discover the comforts of attention and affection.

PAWS New England is shining a spotlight on Gus, an easygoing, “easy to love hunk of a dog” who’s ready for a fresh start and a family of his own. In a recent post, the New England–based rescue described him as a calm, affectionate “couch potato” who enjoys life at a relaxed pace, especially if there’s a comfy place to settle and someone nearby to love him.

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Kodiak, a silly young pup who recently came into their care and is ready to start the next chapter of her life. According to the rescue, “This gorgeous darling hails from Tennessee, where she lived as a stray in someone's yard. Kodiak deserves to live the cozy New England lifestyle! Let's make it happen!” She has been living with a loving foster family.

A loving young pup named Freckles is more than ready to start the next chapter of his life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently highlighted Freckles, who has been in their care. The Rescue says, as if in Freckles’ own words, “What's more important is that I've been waiting for a home since LAST WINTER! That's like 7 winters in dog years!!! I took over writing this post because ya boy is desperate to get out of the shelter and into a good home. I don't even want much!”

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Reagan, an older pup who is looking for a home to spend his golden years. According to the rescue, “This older southern gentleman was found as a stray in North Carolina. When he came to us, he was missing a large piece of his left ear. We aren't sure what happened to him, but we think it gives him character!”

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Every dish on this list arrived in America inside someone's memory. Not a written recipe, just the way a mother learned it from her mother, carried across an ocean and rebuilt in a Chicago three-flat or a South Florida kitchen or a New Jersey row house where something was always on the stove. By the time the grandkids sat down to eat, nobody at the table called it Hungarian or Greek or Czech. It was just dinner.

This story appears as part of a collaborationbetween The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

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