Not only are the number of caterpillars increasing, but researchers are finding populations in central and western Maine for the first time since the caterpillars were identified in the state over 100 years ago.
Androscoggin County
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The heat wave crashes over Lewiston-Auburn as temperatures spike and cooling centers open
In Lewiston-Auburn, temperatures hit at least 91 degrees Monday, prompting a warning from the National Weather Service that conditions could be dangerous for some people.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin commissioners discuss ideas for spending $21 million in rescue funds
The brainstorming session brought several wish list items that would benefit the county and taxpayers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Harriman to conduct space assessment of county’s public safety needs
The Androscoggin Clounty Commission approved spending $35,000 for a study on how best to meet the needs of the county’s public safety departments.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Number of younger, sicker COVID-19 patients rising in Maine
‘It’s still a prominent threat,” Central Maine Medical Center doctor says.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls residents weigh in on new COVID-19 guidelines
Residents from the Livermore Falls area have mixed feelings as Maine lifts its mask mandate.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Farmers, home gardeners: Beware of invasive insects
Spotted lantern fly and marmorated stink bug have not been found in this area yet, but others such as Swede midge and leek moth have.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, River Valley
Upstream towns worry they’ll pay the price for a cleaner Androscoggin River
Rumford and other towns urge more testing, better communication before plunging ahead with controversial upgrade for river’s water quality.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
More hospitalizations among young people with COVID-19 in April
In April, 19 people in their 40s were hospitalized, an increase of nine from March.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin commissioners reject Isaiah Lary’s ‘health freedom’ proposal
Citing no evidence of requiring vaccinations for employment, a notion reinforced by county leaders, some of Lary’s colleagues called the move grandstanding and one saying he was “looking for a fight when there is no fight.”