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PublishedJuly 31, 2016
Moths blanket New Brunswick town, raising concerns in Maine
It's not yet clear what the massive swarm just 100 miles from the border means for the next, long-anticipated outbreak of the pest in Maine.
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PublishedJune 26, 2016
Maine Forest Service battles stubborn wildfires
About 27 acres burn atop Mount Abraham near Kingfield, and another 20 acres burn in a Washington County township.
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PublishedJune 24, 2016
Browntail moth invasion: They came, they ate, they made many itch
Caterpillars blanketing parts of the midcoast this year have left hundreds scrambling to treat the skin rash caused by their hair fibers.
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PublishedMay 22, 2016
Firefighters bring large brush fire in North Berwick under control
Between 6 and 8 acres of forested land off Lower Main Street were affected, a dispatcher says.
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PublishedApril 25, 2016
As browntail moths invade, town of Cumberland plots defense
Officials plan to spray pesticide along 3 miles of Foreside Road as the worst infestation in a decade threatens more than a dozen Maine towns.
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PublishedApril 24, 2016
Brush fires break out in several Maine communities
Nearly all of the state, except for the northernmost regions, has red-flag warnings in effect for Monday, meaning the risk of fire remains high.
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PublishedApril 16, 2016
Crews battle wildfires in Wells, Bridgton, elsewhere in Maine
Dry conditions and wind gusts trigger alerts for dangerous fire conditions in much of the state.