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Holiday, a 14-month-old yellow Labrador retriever, that is being trained to become the first official courthouse facility dog, in Maine, wears a vest while sitting for a photo, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Houlton, Maine. An Aroostook County courthouse is poised to be the first in Maine to have a dedicated therapy dog to provide emotional support for people dealing with traumatic experiences. The yellow Labrador puppy has begun up to two years of training with a goal of becoming a calming presence in a stressful environment. (Joseph Cyr/The Bangor Daily News via AP)

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An Aroostook County courthouse is poised to be the first in Maine to have a dedicated therapy dog to provide emotional support for people dealing with traumatic experiences.

By Associated Press March 2, 2022