Ellsworth officials are weighing a $100,000 initiative to curb the spread of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect confirmed on Mount Desert Island last year. It underscores the growing local response to one of Maine’s most significant environmental threats.

Homeless shelters in Maine remain vital lifelines for those without stable housing. The Rev. Richard Berry’s decades of service at Shelters by Jesus in Skowhegan demonstrates why consistent funding is not just helpful, but a necessity.

Maine’s top election official has refused a request from the Trump administration for the state’s voter registration data, describing the demand as an unwarranted “fishing expedition.” Concerned about the potential compromise of private information, the official insists this move protects voters’ personal details.

Recent devastating flash floods in Texas, New Jersey, and Vermont are stark reminders of the increasing threat of natural disasters. Maine must take proactive steps to prepare for similar events to protect its communities.

The residents of Buckfield, Maine, have firmly rejected an offer involving property and nearly $1 million from the Hells Angels motorcycle club. The community’s decision signals that the club won’t be setting up shop there anytime soon.