Here's hopefully final update from Mark Caron, a regional biologist, from Strong, on the yearling moose that found refuge on a Kennebec River island near the River Road, in Madison. She didn't need much prodding and after swimming to shore she was last seen running into the woods. The yearling moose appeared to be in excellent health and will be far better off, now that she is off the island, said the wildlife biologist. Reports from several reliable sources say roaming roadside moose are on the increase. The moose were either crossing the highway or just standing roadside looking nervous while waiting to cross.
Wildlife biologists say most moose are trying to find winter road salt to lick.
Caution should be used when driving through well known moose crossings, especially at night. We'll be having a live moderated discussion with the governor at 4 p.m. on Sept. 12. Email us your question and we may use it in the chat. Get an e-mail with the day's headlines each morning. We will let you know what is going on in news, sports and viewpoints.