Dogs

The measure would allow Mainers who have been bothered by a nuisance dog that "disrupts the peace," to file a complaint with a sheriff, local law enforcement officer or animal control officer. After an investigation, law enforcement could issue a civil violation and fine to the owner.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it will rewrite its rules for bringing dogs into the United States after pushback from U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and other lawmakers along the northern border.

Starting Aug. 1, owners of dogs that have been in countries deemed low-risk for canine rabies must complete a form from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to cross the border. Dog owners are praising the changes, but some say they're still unnecessary and believe they should suspended.

Some Mainers worry that new federal regulations for dogs crossing the border into the United States could slow down adoptions and rescues and make participation in a popular dog-sledding competition more challenging.

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