State data shows cases in Maine this year of the viral disease are tracking below average.
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Seeing more bats in Maine? Here’s why.
Bats, ecologically and economically important, suffered through the 2010s. But experts are cautiously optimistic about the future.
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CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has proposed blocking the public health agency from enforcing the rules for at least one year.
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Planning a trip to Canada with your dog? Make sure you have the right forms
New rules meant to prevent the spread of rabies go into effect Aug. 1. They’ve drawn mixed reactions from Mainers, including some who rely on crossing the border to get veterinary care for their dog.
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Farmingdale man bitten twice by fox outside his home
Officials say David Polley was treated for possible exposure to rabies, even though the body of the fox could not be recovered after it was shot.
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Animal shelter to host drive up rabies clinic in Franklin County
The Franklin County Animal Shelter will be hosting a drive up rabies clinic to help pet owners and their furry friends.
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Maine sees sharp rise in rabies cases
Thirty cases have been documented since January, compared to 35 cases in all of 2022, the Maine CDC says.
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Bowdoinham ramps up patrols in wake of rabid raccoon attacks
Over the past two weeks, multiple attacks by rabid raccoons have been reported, including one that sent a woman to the hospital.
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Augusta officials urge caution after report of skunk with rabies
The Maine Center for Disease Control notified Augusta city officials that a skunk in the area of Northern Avenue has contracted rabies.
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Rabid raccoon reported in Sabattus
A raccoon was confirmed as rabid Sunday by Maine Center for Disease Control, experts warned town officials Wednesday.