It’s been nearly two months since they organized, but a group of young people looking for ways to safeguard themselves and one another from the temptations of drugs and alcohol is going strong.

It was the most remarkable self help development District Court Judge Chad LeDuc said he’d seen in 30 years of dealing with the court system.

As new businesses open and others change hands in Borderland, it’s good news that our Sears and Kmart are not expected to be affected by a decision to close some stores. Poor sales over the holida...