Ryan Munn

Enfield, Portland

Meteorologist and Reporter at WGME-TV (Portland, ME)

Meteorologist/Reporter @WGME; @WestConn Alum

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Emergence of browntail moths in Maine off to slow start in 2025

6 days ago | wgme.com | Ryan Munn

PORTLAND (WGME) – The emergence of browntail moths has gotten off to a slow start in 2025. The warmer weather is here and browntail moths are already impacting parts of Maine. “This year, we saw emergence on the 24th of April, which is about a week and a half later than when they emerged last year,” Maine Forest Service Entomologist Brittany Schappach said. “That’s because we kind of had this stretch of cold and wet weather.”These caterpillars have been prevalent in the state since 2015.
Emergence of browntail moths in Maine off to slow start in 2025

6 days ago | fox23maine.com | Ryan Munn

PORTLAND (WGME) – The emergence of browntail moths has gotten off to a slow start in 2025. The warmer weather is here and browntail moths are already impacting parts of Maine. “This year, we saw emergence on the 24th of April, which is about a week and a half later than when they emerged last year,” Maine Forest Service Entomologist Brittany Schappach said. “That’s because we kind of had this stretch of cold and wet weather.”These caterpillars have been prevalent in the state since 2015.
Emergence of browntail moths in Maine off to slow start in 2025

6 days ago | fox23maine.com | Ryan Munn

The emergence of browntail moths has gotten off to a slow start in 2025. (WGME)
Maine experts offer tips on keeping your lawn nice this summer

1 week ago | fox23maine.com | Ryan Munn

PORTLAND (WGME) -- May has arrived and many people are now firing up their lawn mowers. Antonio and Angelina Santos Palma have owned and worked for Palma Lawncare for three years. “One of the most important things that we do is lawn mowing, that’s actually what got us into the business,” Angelina Santos Palma said.
Maine experts offer tips on keeping your lawn nice this summer

1 week ago | wgme.com | Ryan Munn

PORTLAND (WGME) -- May has arrived and many people are now firing up their lawn mowers. Antonio and Angelina Santos Palma have owned and worked for Palma Lawncare for three years. “One of the most important things that we do is lawn mowing, that’s actually what got us into the business,” Angelina Santos Palma said.
Endangered piping plovers return to Maine with beach restrictions in place

1 month ago | fox23maine.com | Ryan Munn

Beach restrictions are in place to continue growing the Piping Plover population in Maine. (WGME)
Endangered piping plovers return to Maine with beach restrictions in place

1 month ago | wgme.com | Ryan Munn

Piping plovers are endangered sandy-colored shore birds that are found along much of the East Coast. Beach restrictions are in place to continue growing the Piping Plover population in Maine. (WGME)They’re back in Maine which means restrictions are in place along many of our beaches. “They’re charismatic little guys, we’re lucky that their chicks are very cute, which I think is part of what attracts people to the birds.
Traditional ice harvesting event to be held in South Bristol this weekend

2 months ago | wgme.com | Ryan Munn

SOUTH BRISTOL (WGME) – A very old tradition along the Midcoast will continue this weekend with an ice harvesting event in South Bristol. “We will have a working demonstration of ice harvesting the same way they did it 200 years ago on this same pond. We will be using the same tools, the public is invited to participate,” Thompson Ice House Preservation Corporation President Ken Lincoln said. The event gets going Saturday around 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. at the Thompson Ice House Museum.
Lewiston issues parking ban after dozens of cars ticketed, towed last snowstorm

Feb 6, 2025 | fox23maine.com | Ryan Munn

LEWISTON (WGME) – A parking ban has been issued for Lewiston Thursday night. During the last snowstorm, many residents had trouble with the city parking ban. One-hundred-eighty-nine parking tickets were issued and 35 cars were towed. “When we issue a parking ban, we consider a number of factors, including the recent revel report, upcoming weather reports and of course, notifying the public in well enough time,” Lewiston Communications Director Angelynne Amores said.
Smelt fishing heats up in Maine as cold weather brings plenty of ice

Jan 22, 2025 | wgme.com | Ryan Munn

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The weather has a lot to do with smelt fishing season, and depending on the year, it's not always a guarantee. “Twenty years ago, you could count on being on until the end of February, first of March, and for the last eight, ten years, around there, it's been lucky to make it to like the third week in February, sometimes even into the second,” Jim's Camps Owner Jim McPherson said.