BANGOR DAILY NEWS • April 24, 2025
I love all wildlife. Well, maybe not bears on my porch. Word had come down earlier. A bear and its two yearlings were visiting houses along my quiet, rural road after dark. Neighbors were urged to take precautions. I didn’t. Maine has the largest black bear population in the lower 48 states. It’s inevitable that we’ll bump into each other now and then. When bears are active, take your feeders down at night and bring them indoors. Secure trash cans in the garage or shed. DIF&W even suggests using an electric fence around the trashcans, if indoor storage isn’t possible. Bring grills and pet food indoors. Secure and clean. The best solution is to make your neighborhood unbearable. ~ Bob Duchesne