It’s spring in Maine and that means black flies

It’s spring in Maine and that means black flies

This story was originally published in June 2017. FORT KENT, Maine — Here’s a fun fact: There are more than 48 species of black flies in Maine. I think all of them live on my farm. If you’re like me and battling hordes of the tiny, winged monsters that arrived like unwanted out-of-town guests Memorial Day weekend and overstayed their welcome, there’s a reason. “I’m not sure if there are more out than usual,” said Charlene Donahue, entomologist w…