"Rabid Woodchuck Attacks Brunswick Town Councilor, Raises Rabies Concerns"

A rabid groundhog attacked a 75-year-old Brunswick town councilor, biting him on the thigh before he shot and killed the animal. The groundhog tested positive for rabies, prompting the councilor to receive a series of rabies shots. Reported animal rabies cases in Maine have been on the rise this year, with 41 cases reported compared to 35 in all of last year. Officials have been implementing vaccination efforts to mitigate the spread of rabies, primarily targeting raccoons. The councilor urged people to report instances of wild animals acting strangely and emphasized the importance of contacting authorities to handle such situations.