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

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, ...

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

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

Through July 28, Lyme disease cases were tracking 20% ahead of the same time frame last year, according to the Maine CDC ...

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

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 ...

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

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

The Maine Center for Disease Control has identified two more positive HIV cases in Penobscot County, bringing the total cases to 26 since an outbreak was identified more than a year ago.

Monarez, 50, was named acting director in January and then tapped as the nominee in March after Trump abruptly withdrew his ...