BANGOR DAILY NEWS • October 24, 2021
Maine is home to hundreds of types of spiders, and some might catch you by surprise. With long, spindly legs, these creatures often inspire fear and disgust, especially in the fall, when many spiders are at their largest size. Furthermore, some spiders seek shelter from the cold by sneaking indoors. And to top it off, mainstream Halloween decor reinforces the idea that spiders are something to be feared. But at closer inspection, are they really that scary? In Maine, spiders are relatively harmless to people.