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

The cooler, less humid summers of our past are gone. We must recognize the impact that climate change has on our health.

The CDC says they've also identified case of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, in a bird in York County. Officials say steps to prevent these diseases are similar. They include wearing bug ...

Public health officials say a Hancock County resident was hospitalized with Powassan, and a crow with West Nile virus was ...

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

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

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

Augusta -- After a rainy start to summer, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC)urges residents and visitors to prevent mosquito bites. Warm and rainy weather can lead to high ...

STATEWIDE -- The Maine CDC has issued additional advisories for consuming freshwater fish from certain areas due to PFAS contamination.

Maine CDC releases new fish consumption guidelines citing contaminants. Officials urge caution for anglers, especially pregnant and nursing women and young children.