Good day River Village Residents,
It is that time of year again to remind us all of outdoor safety in regards to interacting with wildlife. While wildlife may be an awesome & inspiring thing to look at, please do so from afar. We do live in rural Maine after all, which includes the presence of foxes, black bear, deer, rats, groundhogs, & all sorts of other creatures that may look wondrous...but may not be overly friendly towards humans or our pets. Wildlife are not domesticated & should be viewed from a distance to ensure our safety as well as their safety.
Take steps now to prevent wildlife from coming too close to your residence:
Rake up unused bird seed from the ground
Remove birdfeeders between April 1 and November 1
Keep pet food and trash inside or in fenced areas
Clean grills thoroughly after use
Remember that wildlife, other than being potentially dangerous on their own...can also carry critters that cause disease, such as animals carrying ticks that carry Lyme disease. Please familiarize yourself with best practices related to maximizing your enjoyment of the outdoors in a safe & healthy manner.
More information can be found here regarding ticks & tickborne illnesses: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/tick-messaging.shtml
