The Sagadahoc County resident is the first Mainer to contract the disease in 2023. Adult Female Deer Tick By Eric Russell, Staff Writer A Sagadahoc County resident has died from exposure to the Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness. The adult developed neurologic symptoms after being exposed and died in a read more Article from Portland Press Herald: Maine CDC reports death from exposure to rare tick-borne Powassan virus