'Baxter was one who always liked a lot of people': Trainer mourns death of comfort dog

PORTLAND (WGME) -- An investigation is underway after the state's first comfort dog was found dead in a hot car. The Department of Public Safety says Baxter, the three-year-old lab, was in a state vehicle parked in Bangor. The Maine Department of …

Maine police won’t say if there is a criminal investigation into death of comfort dog Baxter

Maine State Police will not say if there is a criminal investigation into the death of a state comfort dog who died earlier this week after being left in a vehicle without air conditioning on an 82-degree day. It’s unclear for how long Baxter, a 3-year-old …

‘We are heartbroken’: Nonprofit that paired Baxter, Maine’s first comfort dog, with DPS mourns his death

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Department of Public Safety is investigating the circumstances leading to the ‘accidental death’ of their first comfort dog. Baxter was found dead Wednesday afternoon inside a state vehicle at the Bangor Regional Communications …

If not Catholic Charities, then who? Marie Baxter 

For more than 80 years, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) has been the cornerstone human services nonprofit in our region, providing a vital safety net for those in need. Each month, we serve more than 40,000 individuals through programs that …

‘Tragic loss’: Maine’s first official comfort dog, Baxter, found dead inside state vehicle

BANGOR, Maine — An investigation is underway after Maine’s first official comfort dog, Baxter, was found dead inside a state vehicle, officials said Friday. Baxter’s death was “accidental,” the Maine Department of Public Safety said in a statement. Baxter, …

Maine’s first official comfort dog, Baxter, found dead inside state vehicle

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter went to a James Brown gig – and had to step in as his sideman at the last minute

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter may be best known for his stints in Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, and Spirit, but the versatile guitarist also lent his electric guitar chops to the who’s who of the music industry – including Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Eric Clapton …

Kristen Baxter Gee

August 1, 1966 - May 26, 2025 (age 58) Kristen Baxter Gee passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of May 26, 2025, at her home in Murray, Utah. Kristen missed her parents greatly and is now having a joyous reunion with them. …

Baxter Optimistic Despite Appeal Of Judge’s SR 7 Order

The City of West Palm Beach has filed a 72-page list of “exceptions” with the South Florida Water Management District that could again delay the State Road 7 extension from 60th Street North to Northlake Blvd. After a May 1 ruling by an administrative …

Katahdin isn’t the only spectacular hike at Baxter State Park

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in September 2020. Each summer, hikers flock to Katahdin, the tallest mountain in Maine. It’s the most popular destination in Baxter State Park, and for good reason. But it may not always be the best …