Officials at the National Weather Service in Caribou said Friday, June 29, that weather for the Fourth of July week is looking extremely pleasant, with high temperatures and extended periods of sunny weather through the holiday
The Senate on Thursday easily passed its farm bill by a vote of 86-11, with U.S. Senator Angus King voted in favor of its passage. The legislation includes a number of provisions that King supported that he said will help Maine.
Concerns over parking in Market Square have once again become a topic of conversation among town officials.
Town councilors have chosen two new representatives to serve on the Maine Municipal Association Legislative Policy Committee.
Houlton Police Chief Tim DeLuca informed members of the Houlton Town Council Monday evening that there would soon be an opening in the department.
After significant debate on Monday evening, Town Councilors approved changes in the community’s public smoking ban to allow tobacco use in designated areas of the John A. Millar Civic Center and in municipal parks under specific situations.
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Caribou said June 21 that computations showed this year’s meteorological spring finished with above average temperatures. Residents also saw precipitation that was higher than normal during that period.
Town officials are looking to borrow $260,000 to complete roof work at the Public Works Department garage and make improvements to the Gentle Memorial Building.
Town officials are considering changes in the community’s public smoking ban to possibly allow tobacco use in designated areas under specific situations.
More than 50 citizens flocked to East Grand High School on June 19 to hear the results of a study that contributed to the festering controversy over a Washington County dam.
