Much of the public health agency's $9 billion budget had been in limbo but funds are finally flowing, according to CDC ...

Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological ...

The agency said 43 percent of the 667 animals tested for rabies in 2024 were bats, and 10 tested positive. Maine's last ...

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has also reported the season's first case of West Nile virus, which was ...

There are no specific treatments for either Powassan or West Nile virus; care focuses on managing symptoms and complications, ...

An adult in Hancock County became infected with Powassan virus and was hospitalized after developing neurologic symptoms.

Health officials say a case of the Powassan Virus was discovered in Hancock County. In York County, the West Nile Virus was ...

It's recommended that Mainers stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on ...

COVID-19 infections are "growing or likely growing in 40 states" in the country, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

Maine added 10,968 COVID-19 cases to it's official count Feb. 15 as it works through a large backlog of tests, the Portland Press Herald reported.

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine DHHS says it has been forced to end dozens of contracts because of nearly $91 million in federal cuts. The Trump administration says it's part of $11 billion in cuts ...

The chief of police in a Maine resort town has called for an investigation into the arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs ...