Several citizens came before the Town Council on Monday evening to request that residents be allowed to vote on whether to approve an ordinance that would allow commercial/retail recreational marijuana cultivation and sales within the community.
Houlton Fire Chief Milton Cone said a waste oil furnace located behind a 10-foot-by-10-foot metal shed at Steelstone Industries was likely the cause of a Monday evening fire at the asphalt plant.
Salvation Army officials have appointed a new leader — Capt. Frank Nataluk — to head up the local branch.
Jury selection continued Tuesday in the case against an 81-year-old Florida man accused of killing an elderly acquaintance at his Presque Isle home.
The town’s iconic clock tower is getting a makeover, including the addition of gold leaf paint for the cupola.
TOPS Chapter 0233 of Houlton met Friday, June 30. There were nine TOPS and three KOPS members present. Cleo was the Loser of the Week and Jeanette Nelson was the runner-up.
A group of RSU29 educators and support staff will be on hand Thursday, July 13 at the weekly McGill’s Band Concert in the park.
The Halfway Home Pet Rescue in Caribou was one of the recipient of this year’s Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More grant, receiving $1,000.
When the state experienced a sustained period of good weather over the Independence Day holiday weekend, it was somewhat of a relief to Karen Hutchinson of Houlton.
The Houlton Rotary Club held its regular luncheon meeting on Monday, June 26.