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Fungus appears to be an ally in fight against browntail moth caterpillars

Maine’s rainy, cool weather in May and June has caused some localized collapses in the population of the pests.

At Grow Maine Green Expo, experts discuss ways to slow down the spread of many destructive insects.

Using a federal grant, the Maine Forest Service wants to hire a person or company to champion the state’s forest-products industry.

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.

About 27 acres burn atop Mount Abraham near Kingfield, and another 20 acres burn in a Washington County township.

Caterpillars blanketing parts of the midcoast this year have left hundreds scrambling to treat the skin rash caused by their hair fibers.

by From Staff Reports May 22, 2016May 22, 2016

Between 6 and 8 acres of forested land off Lower Main Street were affected, a dispatcher says.

by Peter McGuire Staff Writer April 25, 2016April 25, 2016

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.

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.

by Staff reports April 16, 2016April 16, 2016

Dry conditions and wind gusts trigger alerts for dangerous fire conditions in much of the state.