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Maine CDC confirms 1st case of Powassan virus in 2026

A Penobscot County resident acquired the rare and sometimes fatal tick-borne virus.

Lyme disease cases have been on the rise across the state, which logged a record number in 2025.

While the CDC finds the kits provide ‘actionable’ information about water quality, they cannot be used to unlock state-funded filtration systems.

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The Maine CDC recently reported the state’s first measles cases since 2019.

The new cases are all in Penobscot County, according to state health officials.

The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.

Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.

The ongoing drought doesn’t appear to have harmed tick populations in Maine.

Dozens signed a letter to state lawmakers, expressing concerns about privacy and the added time and effort associated with a new reporting module.

The virus spreads mostly through the bite of an infected mosquito.