#BostonWeekend - Last weekend of April, cloudy, no rain, highs in the 50s all weekend in #Boston. Enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland this spring! A thread. 1/?
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So, I signed up for "alerts" from the #MaineDepartmentOfAgriculture, and they sent me an update about #BirdFlu here in #Maine. Oh boy... It's here.
SITUATIONAL REPORT: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [#HPAI]
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Prepared by: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Current Situation: The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (#DACF), and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (#MDIFW) are urging agricultural stakeholders to take precautions following recent confirmations of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in multiple wild birds in York and Cumberland Counties. While no cases have been detected in domestic flocks since March 2024, the virus remains in the environment."
Recent HPAI Activity
- MDIFW confirmed HPAI in multiple #WildBirds, including Canada geese, red-tailed hawks, and a great horned owl.
- Cases have been reported in Kennebunk, Kittery, Ogunquit, South Berwick, South Portland, and York.
- Four New England states have reported recent HPAI cases in domesticated #poultry.
- Officials have raised the risk level and strongly encourage #flock owners to implement strict #biosecurity measures.
- While HPAI has the ability to infect people and cows, there are no known infected persons or dairy herds in Maine and New England.
Biosecurity and Flock Protection Measures
To minimize the risk of HPAI transmission, all commercial and backyard poultry owners are urged to:
- Keep birds indoors or in enclosed outdoor spaces to limit contact with wild birds.
- Maintain strict biosecurity, including sanitizing equipment, wearing clean clothing, and washing hands before and after handling birds.
- Avoid equipment sharing and disinfect tools between uses.
- Provide clean drinking water from municipal or well sources—avoid surface water that may be contaminated.
- Store feed securely to prevent access by wild birds and #rodents.
- Minimize farm visits and avoid areas where birds congregate.
- Monitor flocks for signs of illness and report any unusual cases.
Signs of HPAI in Birds
- Sudden death without prior symptoms
- Decreased energy and appetite
- Drop in egg production or misshapen eggs
- Swelling and discoloration of head, comb, wattles, and legs
- Nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, or diarrhea
- Neurological symptoms such as incoordination
Reporting Sick or Dead Birds
- Dead or sick wild birds should be reported to MDIFW at (207) 287-8000 or via the online wildlife disease reporting form.
- Three or more dead birds in a localized area are of particular concern for statewide surveillance efforts.
- If you handle dead birds, use gloves and masks, dispose of birds properly, and wash hands immediately afterward.
- Sick or dead domestic poultry should be reported to USDA, 866-536-7593.
Public Health and Food Safety Considerations
"The human health risk from HPAI remains low, but precautions should be taken:
- Avoid contact with sick or dead birds and use personal protective equipment (PPE) if exposure is necessary.
- Cook poultry, eggs, and beef to safe internal temperatures to eliminate bacteria and viruses.
- Choose pasteurized milk and dairy products for added safety.
- Monitor for respiratory symptoms if exposed to potentially infected birds or environments.
Source:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MEDACF/bulletins/3d1cb0a
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #NewEngland #BirdFlu
Dive number: 716
Date / time: Sun Oct 26, 2025 6:46 PM
Dive site: Fort Wetherill, Rhode Island
Water Temperature: 57F
Bottom Time: 1h40
Super quiet dive at Fort Wetherill. There wasn't very much to see other than a few skates, a tiny sea robin in the sand, one butterflyfish buried in the rocks, and one coronetfish in the eel grass. I only took 37 pictures in 1h40 underwater.
#underwaterPhotography #fish #crabs #macro #scuba #NewEngland #RhodeIsland #olympus
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#BostonWeekend Hi there mighty, mighty Bostonians! Its #MayDay - weather mostly 40s-50s and cloudy. Primo Walk-Around-take-a-light-jacket weather. Open Studios in #Somerville, and tons going on. Enjoy, enjoy #NewEngland and get out there if you're able. A #Boston thread 1/?
After all the picking and sorting this morning, and setting aside "the best" for our own use, we have set out the surplus for the neighbors.
#Gardening
#Allotment
#NewEngland
#GYO
#GrowYourOwn
#BostonWeekend at the end of November 2025 - If you must Shop, #BuyLocal - Rain Sunday late. Enjoy, Enjoy your beautiful #NewEngland (1/x)
Been quiet for a few days, because I've been busy cycling up Pack Monadnock for 4th of July weekend.
Three days, 3x climb up summit, 260 miles, 20,000 feet elevation gain.
If you're interested in how miserable it could be, how hard the climb is, and how I managed to pull it off, here's the first part (out of three):
https://www.magiklog.com/2025/07/07/pack-monadnock-the-3rd-time-is-a-charm-part-1/
#Cycling #BikeToot #Bike #BikeTooter #RoadCycling #Cyclist #CyclistLife #PackMonadnock #NH #NewEngland
#BostonWeekend for May 9&10, 2026. Sat rain and the 50s, Sun fog/clouds but hitting 70. #Porchfest #Somerville, #Steampunk festival, #HatsuneMiku Live, go go go! Enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland - a thread
#boston #WalthamMA #Massachusetts
#Connecticut DMV Committee Expands Study of Towing Law to Help Low-Income Residents Get Their #Cars Back
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The working group was created as part of a towing reform law passed in response to a ProPublica and Connecticut Mirror investigation into towing practices in the state.
SOLSTICE a-coming - Penultimate 2025 #BostonWeekend events thread - a wet and warm Friday >>> chilly, dry Sat/Su - Imploring you to be kind to yourself, yr loved ones, and yr neighbors. If you find this thread helpful, please boost to share this project. And, get out and enjoy, enjoy the Boston area. 1/x #Massachusetts #Boston #NewEngland #Events #Calendar #Weekend
#BostonWeekend July 18-19 2026 - 80s/60s F both days, saturday evening bring an umbrella. proper summer vibes but keep an eye on the air quality especially if there's vulnerable breathers in your orbit. #Artbeat in #SomervilleMA today! Plenty more, enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland towns and communities! A thread for the #boston fediverse 1/???
#BostonWeekend for the end of March 2026 - Take care out there and Enjoy, Enjoy your #NewEngland. (a thread - 1/x)
#BostonWeekend is on - its summer, its...pleasant and sunny, high no more than 80F, and no skyblobs or excessively coarse air. Last Sat and Sun of July 2026 - if you're able, get out and enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland - your weekly roundup of #Boston #Massachusetts area events is free of ai and advertising, its just the stuff I think worth the trip, - Let's Go! 1/???
Staying in this #BonfireNight? Perhaps some #Positive #Environmental #News will enlighten you. October’s roundup includes, #Beavers will soon be officially recognised as a native species in #Wales #UnitedKingdom, the final #coal-fired power plant in #NewEngland has shut down and #Spain created six new #marine zones. All this and more in the positive news summary.
https://primonatura.co.uk/positive-environmental-stories-019/
oh, gawrsh, it is nice out. #bostonWeekend go out and do a thing! Highs in the upper 50s Sat and Sun with a quarter inch rain Sunday. Enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland! A #Boston events thread for Easter Weekend 2026 1/x
#BostonWeekend 77F Saturday and 85F Sunday with a month left til solstice, gonna be a scorchah. If you can, you might wanna go out and be around people. Or water, be around water, jeez, really, 85F, Monday to be hot, too in #boston. Enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland - a thread of what to do: 1/x
Your #BostonWeekend is here! Squeeze the last bits of Spring - low 70's Monday & a little rain, the unofficial start to Summer - rain Sunday, Tue/Wed dry&80s. Enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland! Your thread of #Boston area events begins now! 1/x
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#BostonWeekend in progress for the very last weekend of May 2026. Gale warning and 51F Max on Saturday, 40mph gusts, up to a half inch rain, double check for rain dates. Sunday warmer but 1/5 inch rain. There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing - get out there and enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland - the weekend thread returns for the best #boston area events on my radar! 1/x
Last #BostonWeekend for February 2026 - March countdown to Spring! Maybe you’re big strong now after all that shoveling, or maybe you are big hurt from weather related problems. Either way, I hope you’ll choose to socialize out in the world with your #Boston area neighbors, assuming thats available to you.
Enjoy, enjoy #NewEngland - For you, a weekly events thread! 1/???
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March 6-8, 2026 #BostonWeekend thread. Enjoy, enjoy #NewEngland 1/??? #Boston #Massachusetts #SomervilleMA #CambridgeMA
#BostonWeekend coming at you live from a #YartSale in #SomervilleMA it’s your roundup of events in #boston worth the trip. Enjoy enjoy your #newengland. A thread. 1/???
These weekends keep sneaking up on me. What are you up to, friend? If you can, get out and take part in Springtime. Highs and lows of 59/38F Sat and 55/43F Sun. Its your #BostonWeekend thread. Enjoy, Enjoy your beautiful #NewEngland! 1/x
Hello #Boston #Massachusetts - its the end of June 2026 - every week I put together a thread of local events worth the trip, as a way to build community on the #fediverse. Follow along at #BostonWeekend and enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland 1/???
#BostonWeekend for August 21-23 2026. 70s, forecast for rain keeps shifting but it looks like sunday morning might be a half inch. Hoping you have a chance to enjoy, enjoy your beautiful #NewEngland - your #boston thread of the best stuff to do begins now! 1/x
#BostonWeekend - What cheer, Boston? 26.True Saturday, Midnight marathon bike ride, Patriot's Day and the 130th BAA fun run - rain midday sunday for #Bostodon but 40s to 50 otherwise. What to do? Enjoy, enjoy your #NewEngland. A Thread.