Invasive emerald ash borer detected in Rumford

SUN JOURNAL • May 15, 2026

The invasive emerald ash borer has been detected in Rumford, as well as in Bangor, Benedicta Township, Benton, Bowdoinham, Buckfield, Dixfield, Greenwood, Harpswell, Hartford, Palermo, Stockholm, Sumner, Topsham, West Paris and Wilton. The beetle kills ash trees within two to five years by boring under the bark. It’s important not to transport out-of-state firewood.