PITTSTON (AP) — Pittston’s animal control officer says two raccoons in town this spring have tested positive for rabies.
Officer Ross Boardman said the first incident occurred on March 2 and the second on May 14.
He tells the Kennebec Journal that no humans were exposed in either case.
In the first incident, a raccoon went into a barn. Two horses and a cat were exposed, and were put under 45-day observation and were given booster shots.
On May 14, a dog came upon a dead raccoon that later tested positive.
The Times Record Sustaining Sponsor
We believe a community must be informed to thrive. bowdoin.edu
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less