As temperatures rise, plants produce more pollen over a longer period of time. But locally collected pollen counts are on the way to help Mainers with seasonal allergies navigate the worst of the sneeze season.
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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More avian flu found in wild birds in Maine as state urges precautions
Unlike in some other states, there have not yet been any confirmed cases of avian influenza in humans in Maine.
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Crow in Gorham tests positive for West Nile virus
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention tested the bird last week, the town announced Tuesday.
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As the EPA sets new standards for lead dust exposure, Maine continues work to eradicate poisoning
The number of Maine children with elevated levels of lead in their blood has dropped significantly, but state and local officials say there is still a lot of work to be done to remove hazards from older housing.
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West Nile virus found in Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Washington counties
Mosquito-borne illnesses have now been found in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.
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Former Maine CDC director Shah: State must prepare for health impacts of climate-driven flooding
Nirav Shah, now the deputy director of the U.S. CDC, praised Maine for addressing extreme heat and tick-borne illnesses. Those who survive floods report more stress, anxiety and depression, health groups say.
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Lisbon Water Department addresses water quality concerns
The department is dealing with how to better alert its customers of emergency situations.
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Lisbon Water Department issued a violation after arsenic testing results released by Maine CDC
Water is safe to drink in Lisbon but officials from the Maine CDC’s Drinking Water Program and the Maine Rural Water Association remain in Lisbon to ensure the safety of the public drinking water supply.
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Maine is playing ‘catch-up’ to prepare for health impacts of climate change
That’s the message the Maine Climate Council hears during the first of 3 scientific briefings geared toward updating the state’s climate action plan by the end of the year.
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Browntail moth caterpillars may be facing ‘zombie’ apocalypse in Maine
A fungus that turns the rash-causing pests into the ‘crawling dead’ may lead to a sharp drop in browntail populations this year, scientists say.