Less severe allergic reactions can occur with other hairy caterpillars including the brown-tail hair moth caterpillars ... allergic reactions can occur if the hairs get into the eyes or mouth. Gently ...

Biologists with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry say that some are growing more quickly than others.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There is good and bad news when it comes to browntail moth caterpillars in the area. The good news is that a naturally occurring fungus wiped out a large portion of ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A CAT that is believed to have had a firework or firecracker put into its mouth has had to be put to sleep, police have revealed.

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The annual observance at the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will take place Tuesday morning in Augusta. Governor Mills will deliver keynote remarks. The service ...

PORTLAND (WGME) – The emergence of browntail moths has gotten off to a slow start in 2025. The warmer weather is here and browntail moths are already impacting parts of Maine. “This year ...

If a person has a skin reaction to pollen, poison ivy, a jellyfish sting, brown-tail moth caterpillars, and other plants or animals, a doctor may refer to it as contact dermatitis. The images ...

AUGUSTA --The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding Maine residents and visitors to take precautions to protect against the Browntail moth hairs. The Browntail moth caterpillars ...

The browntail moth is an invasive species of both forest and human health concern. Maine is the only state in the U.S. currently experiencing widespread problems with this moth. The microscopic hairs ...

Get ready to feel a whole lot less cool than this Persian cat, because this cool kitty has gold grillz in her mouth and her blingy smile has way more drip than any of us do. (Or whatever the kids are ...