According to WGME 13, the group 'Operation Game Thief' is seeking the public's help in identifying who may be responsible for the poaching of a Maine Black Bear in the northern Maine town of LaGrange.

Officials say the bear was shot and then thrown off a bridge and left in the Dead River to die.

WGME reports that Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a $2,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible.

20 of the Scariest Maine Animals to be Watching you from the Outside

A local raccoon became quite the celebrity the other day when he peaked into a home in Cutler, Maine.

The image was more cute and comedic than anything. However, it did inspire this list of the 20 scariest animals a Mainer would not want to see peaking into their house.

Warning, this list is quite frightening.

You're Breaking The Law In Maine If You Have Any Of These Animals As Pets

Stick to the cats and dogs that you know because if you're keeping any of these animals (or animals like them) as pets in Maine, you're breaking the law and could face stiff penalties.

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