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

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 ...

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

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 ...

A record share of US kindergartners had an exemption for a required vaccination last school year, and coverage for all ...

AUGUSTA - The Maine CDC has identified the first West Nile and Powassan virus cases of the season. They say an adult resident ...

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

At least 40 subcontracted workers for the Maine CDC are being fired due to sudden federal funding cuts. 26,330 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others ...

When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS tainted ...

Former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah left the state for a time after being called to Washington, D.C. for a position with the U.S. CDC. He was ...