Crazy over Cats

Your October story about Mainers' love of cats is a most thoughtful and excellent story. Animal shelters in Maine as well as other states will benefit. My foundation is trying to have animal shelters encourage people to adopt two cats, as two provide more companionship and are no more trouble than one.

--Lyman Pope, Jr.
Jackson, New Hampshire, & Ogunquit, Maine

We were in disbelief when we read (we are bookstore cats, after all) in your October article, "Hidden in Plain Sight," that the Maine coon cat is "famous for its aloof attitude.

 




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Upcoming Events

ARTS IN ROCKLAND
07.23.2008 to 07.23.2008

The museum, galleries, and studios of Rockland, Maine invite you to join us for "ART NIGHT" A-Self-Guided Tour on Wednesday evenings with the 3rd...

ARTS IN ROCKLAND
07.23.2008 to 07.23.2008

The museum, galleries, and studios of Rockland, Maine invite you to join us for "ART NIGHT" A-Self-Guided Tour on Wednesday evenings with the 3rd...

Bowdoin International Music Festival
07.23.2008 to 07.23.2008

Six-week chamber music festival presenting more than 80 concerts of traditional and contemporary classical music by renowned professional musicians...

Bowdoin International Music Festival Upbeat Concert
07.23.2008 to 07.23.2008

A Wednesday evening concert series featuring distinguished guest artists and members of the Bowdoin Festival's renowned faculty performing the...

Cabinet of Curiosities: The Museum, Science Collections, and You
07.23.2008 to 07.23.2008

This exhibit, curated by the museum’s co-chief scientists, Paula Work and David Work, shows the many facets of the museum’s science...

Chaplin
07.23.2008 to 07.23.2008

The St. Lawrence String Quartet and Stephen Prutsman add a musical score to the Little Tramp’s silent flicks.

Frost Farm Gallery art exhibition
07.23.2008 to 07.23.2008

July 4 - July 26. Florals in watercolor, oil and pastel by Jo Northrop Thomas. Opening reception from 5-8 pm on Friday, July 4 at Frost Farm...

Kayak Muscongus Bay
07.23.2008 to 07.23.2008

Muscongus Bay is at the heart of the midcoast region and is an ideal spot for exploring wildlife by kayak. Spend the day paddling the sheltered...

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