MAINE PUBLIC • December 7, 2023
Maine has seen a record number of Lyme disease cases this year, according to the state Center for Disease Control. There have been more than 2,700 cases so far. This year, the Maine CDC also recorded a record five cases of Powassan virus.Deer ticks can be active anytime the temperature is above freezing, and health officials are urging people to take precautions through the winter to prevent bites.