Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

7-week-old killed by family dog in Maine; state police investigating

Headline from NBC Boston

An infant was killed by the family dog at a home in Livermore Falls, Maine, police said. The 7-week-old died last Thursday, Oct. 15., after the family’s Belgian Malinois attacked the infant, NBC10 Boston affiliate News Center Maine reported, citing Livermore Falls police.

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Bangor Daily News
Dog kills 7-week-old Maine child (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Oct 19, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The child died at the scene.
NBC Boston
7-week-old killed by family dog in Maine; state police investigating (opens NBC Boston)
Published Oct 20, 2026
NBC Boston's feed description
An infant was killed by the family dog at a home in Livermore Falls, Maine, police said. The 7-week-old died last Thursday, Oct. 15., after the family’s Belgian Malinois attacked the infant, NBC10 Boston affiliate News Center Maine reported, citing Livermore Falls police.
The Boston Globe
Infant killed by family dog at Maine residence (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 20, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The child was killed on Thursday, police said.