While the moths do not pose the same risk as the caterpillars, with their toxic, rash-causing hairs, the moths clearly illustrate the spread of the invasive species into central Maine.
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Maine summer camps see record numbers, but not without some hiccups along the way
Most summer camps across the state will not open at full capacity, and many are working through food supply issues and worker shortages.
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Burnham man who survived building collapse 34 years ago wants those in Florida to know ‘people care about them’
The L’Ambiance Plaza building collapsed April 23, 1987, and Edward LeBel still harbors vivid memories of surviving the tragedy that killed 28 people.
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Authorities rule Somerville death a homicide
Officials say Joel Williams, 48, died as the result of gunshot wounds following an altercation Wednesday.
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Serious injury reported as Belgrade cleans up from destructive ‘microburst’ storm
A person was extricated from her car and taken to the hospital, officials said, while weather service officials said some 300 trees were uprooted by the intense storm with wind gusts reaching up to 90 mph.
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Police investigating Somerville death, following altercation
One man was found deceased, police say, while another was transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
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Early strawberry season wrapping up with plentiful crop at central Maine farms
Farmers say the berries are outstanding this year, and demand is strong as families look for activities to do together.
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Woman injured last week in Belgrade crash remains hospitalized, family says
Tracy Dickey Richard was one of the drivers involved last Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on a curved section of state Route 135 in Belgrade, according to her sister.
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Members of state worker’s union rally for livable wage ahead of contract renewal
Those who did not attend the Sunday rally had to work a ‘second job’ to pay their bills, according to the speakers at the event.
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Crowds turn up at final day of the Monmouth Fair
According to the fair President Diana Morgan, the first three days of the fair were also “very busy.”