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Maine health officials confirmed a sixth measles case in 2026, involving an unvaccinated adult from Somerset County. The patient visited a clinic in Waterville on September 12, prompting exposure warnings for visitors during that window. This is the state's first new case since February, amid a nationwide resurgence of the disease.
Gloria Stuart, a resident of St. Xavier’s Apartments in Bangor, Maine, endured repeated bat intrusions in her unit starting in July, leading to eight rabies shots and temporary shelter in a tent. While property management claims no infestation was found, legal experts argue the presence of wild animals may violate state habitability laws.
A wastewater sample from Bangor tested positive for measles, confirmed last week, with a follow-up sample testing negative days later; officials say they do not know where the infected person resided or traveled. The Maine CDC is urging healthcare providers to screen for measles and reminding the public that vaccination is the best protection. The agency had previously confirmed five measles cases in Penobscot County in February, with no new cases announced since.
Maine has identified 27 cyclosporiasis cases this year, with 10 tied to the Taylor Farms lettuce recall, placing the state in the nationwide multistate outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
Maine has reported its first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) since 2015, involving a Penobscot County resident who remains hospitalized. The Maine CDC is awaiting confirmation from the U.S. CDC. This year, Maine has also seen two human cases of West Nile virus, with one locally contracted. EEE and other mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile and Jamestown Canyon are spread through mosquito bites, not human-to-human contact. Health officials urge vigilance for symptoms, as severe cases can lead to encephalitis and meningitis.
The Maine CDC has reported potential Hepatitis A exposure at two Westbrook restaurants, Legends Rest Taproom and Paper City BBQ, due to a worker testing positive for the virus. Visitors or takeout customers who were at the restaurants during specific dates in January and February are advised to watch for symptoms and seek vaccination within 14 days of exposure. Symptoms of Hepatitis A include fatigue, fever, nausea, and yellowing of the skin and eyes.
A food service worker at two Westbrook restaurants in Maine has contracted hepatitis A, prompting the state CDC to urge staff and patrons who dined at the establishments in the past three weeks to contact their health care providers. The infected employee worked at the restaurants for a total of 15 days in January and February, and patrons are advised to look for symptoms and discard any leftover food purchased from the restaurants. The CDC also recommends anyone who may have been exposed to get a hepatitis A vaccine within 14 days of their last visit.
The Maine CDC has warned of possible hepatitis A exposure at two Westbrook restaurants after identifying a case in a food service worker. Anyone who dined in or ordered takeout from Legends Rest Taproom and Paper City BBQ on specific dates in January and February may be at risk. Hepatitis A is a liver disease spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food/water, but can be prevented with a vaccine if administered within 14 days of exposure. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and typically appear 15–50 days after exposure.
The Maine CDC has identified a case of Hepatitis A in a food service worker at the Dockside Grill in Falmouth, potentially putting anyone who worked, ate at the restaurant, or ordered takeout between Oct. 23 through Oct. 25 and Nov. 6 through Nov. 8 at risk of infection. Symptoms can appear up to 50 days after exposure, and vaccination within 14 days of exposure can prevent infection. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease spread through person-to-person contact and consuming contaminated food and water.
An employee at the Green Elephant Bistro in Portland has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, prompting the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a warning. The employee worked during their infectious period on specific dates in September and October. Customers who dined in during those dates may be at risk and are advised to throw out any leftover food, contact a healthcare provider, and get vaccinated within 14 days of exposure. Symptoms of hepatitis A include fatigue, loss of appetite, stomach pain, and jaundice. Vaccines will be available without a prescription for those without insurance at Portland Public Health and Hannaford pharmacy.