Maine Wants to End Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine. Critics Say It’s Too Soon.

Public Can Weigh In as Maine Considers Ending Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine. Carrie Jones Jul 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—After expanding a quarantine earlier this year that is meant to help stop the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer, the state now wants to end the quarantine inspired by the destructive beetle, … Continue reading Maine Wants to End Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine. Critics Say It’s Too Soon.

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The Beetle Beneath the Bark: A Quiet Invasion on Mount Desert Island

Officials Urge Residents to Watch for Infestation Signs Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Feb 28, 2026 BAR HARBOR—Since April 2025, all of Mount Desert Island has been in a tree quarantine due to emerald ash borers found on trees in Bar Harbor. When local arborist Jamie Lambert drove down the Indian Point Road, he noticed something: the trees were blonding. Blonding is when the woodpeckers start to remove … Continue reading The Beetle Beneath the Bark: A Quiet Invasion on Mount Desert Island

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Invasive Emerald Ash Borer in Bar Harbor

Ash tree material quarantied on MDI Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Apr 02, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. TOWN HILL—When local arborist Jamie Lambert drove down the Indian Point Road recently, he noticed something: the trees were blonding. Blonding is when the woodpeckers start to remove the outer bark of the tree to go after an insect’s larvae … Continue reading Invasive Emerald Ash Borer in Bar Harbor

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