spider

I will say that this scary-looking spider stopped me in my tracks when I saw this up in Aroostook County, Maine.

What the heck is it!?

Maine is no longer one of the few states in the country without a venomous spider, after a species of black widow was found to be native to the state.

Spooky season is officially upon us, which means it's time for some festive new nails.

Check out this spider that calls Maine home.

I've seen grown men loose it when seeing a spider. I would never name names. Let's just say they use to work with me for a long time here at 92 Moose. Bryan Hughes, a West Virginia weatherman is one of those people with severe arachnophobia. Unfortunately for him, he lost it live on-air.

My boy Matt made an interesting observation today...everybody hates spiders or snakes....or both.  Is that true?  In my family, it is.  Matt hates snakes as does Marie Anne.  Michelle hates both.  I get freaked out...I mean 'scream like a school girl' freaked out...by spiders.  Clearly, I'm ok with snakes. I had a friendly encounter with one today.  As Marie Anne (MAJ) was mowing the lawn I hear,

The headline is perfect....not only for me but, judging by some of the looks on the kids' and adults' faces at the Maine State Museum, for a lot of others as well.  It was the 10th annual Bug Maine-ia!