The agency said 43 percent of the 667 animals tested for rabies in 2024 were bats, and 10 tested positive. Maine's last ...

An adult in Hancock County became infected with Powassan virus and was hospitalized after developing neurologic symptoms.

Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological symptoms and potential fatality.

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has also reported the season's first case of West Nile virus, which was ...

There are no specific treatments for either Powassan or West Nile virus; care focuses on managing symptoms and complications, ...

Health officials say a case of the Powassan Virus was discovered in Hancock County. In York County, the West Nile Virus was ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine resident has tested positive for a tick-borne illness. It's the first confirmed case identified in a person in Maine this year. The Maine CDC says an adult in Hancock County ...

The vast majority of the 27 positive tests have come from people in Bangor who have either been homeless, injection drug ...

Jun. 30—The list of fishing holes on Maine's forever chemical watch list just got longer. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention updated its fish consumption advisory on Friday ...

It's recommended that Mainers stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on ...

The Maine CDC recommends checking local advisories before eating fish from unfamiliar waters. For more information, including detailed maps and consumption guidelines by waterbody, click here.