Appalachian Bear Rescue could get black bear cubs by end of this month

After nearly a year without bears, this Townsend bear rescue is hopeful it might get state approval to rehabilitate black bear cubs again soon.
MassLive

Black bear seen roaming Townsend streets, police ask residents be on alert

Townsend police want residents to know that a 400-pound black bear was spotted in one neighborhood on Sunday, and they should be on alert. The bear was spotted several times in the area of Mason and ...
The Boston Globe

After bear kills goat in Townsend, police urge residents to take precautions during encounters

After a black bear allegedly killed a goat in Townsend on Thursday, authorities are urging residents to be prepared for an increase in bear encounters as the population continues to rise and expand ...
The Boston Globe

‘The one thing on their mind is putting weight on.’ Black bear seen roaming neighborhood in Townsend.

Police in Townsend are warning residents about a 400-pound black bear roaming through the area in search of food. “The most recent sighting was yesterday around 5:30 p.m. while people were outside ...
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Appalachian Bear Rescue can accept bear cubs again after signing agreement with Tennessee agency

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WVLT) - After months of negotiations, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Appalachian Bear Rescue have reached an agreement. The papers were officially signed by the two ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Despite renovations, Appalachian Bear Rescue still can't accept any cubs. Here's why

Appalachian Bear Rescue is taking initial steps to overcome a big hurdle the state has put in place for it to once again safety rehabilitate bears. Before April, the bear rescue facility received ...