Tracking the types of ticks that plague Maine helps scientists predict which tick-borne pathogens might become a problem. New research shows that blacklegged ticks have been increasing in abundance in a Midcoast forest over the past 30 years — and bringing more Lyme disease with it. Blacklegged ticks infected with a certain bacteria are the read more UMaine and Maine Medical Center study illustrates how Lyme disease-causing ticks have increased in Maine