Maine forest service
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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.
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