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Nearly half of the Houlton Police Department’s positions are vacant

by Joseph Cyr
4 years ago
The Houlton Police Department. (Staff photo/Joseph Cyr)
Instead of trying to find seasoned officers to fill the gaps, Chief Tim DeLuca is focusing his attention on locals who want to pursue a new career.Read more.
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