These little buggers are trouble right from the start. Before they morph into the moth, they're caterpillars with barbed hairs that can cause severe dermatitis in people, as well as also causing respiratory problems for sensitive people.
Most of us are still cleaning out from last weekend's high water and wind, while preparing for another Nor'easter. A golf course in Sanford is also in preparation.
Researchers who were out looking for ticks say they were finding a one every square foot or so in the woods in Cape Elizabeth.
Vector Ecologist Chuck Lubelczyk said deer ticks, which can carry Lyme Disease, thrive in damp climates. If Maine continues to have a rainy spring, the ticks could continue to increase their numbers...
Yesterda a great day to be outside. It was warm, the sun was shinning, it finally feels like spring in Maine.
I spent most of the day grilling and breaking up ice from my deck when one particular piece caught my eye. As I chipped away at the ice this piece broke off and I couldn't help but think it looks a lot like the shape of Maine...