by Chris Debeck | Jun 11, 2020 | News & Announcements
Burlington – Facing both budgetary and manpower pressures, Burlington Fire Chief John Smith urged residents to agree to a fire contract with nearby Howland to provide full-time coverage. Taxpayers overwhelmingly agreed to the idea on Monday night, with Burlington’s...
by Tony Hallett | Jun 11, 2020 | News & Announcements
HOWLAND – A Connecticut father and son were seriously injured Friday after hitting a moose on the interstate. Michael Pelletier, 64, and his son, David, 31, of Enfield, Conn. suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries after crashing into the animal in a...
by Tony Hallett | May 18, 2020 | News & Announcements
ORONO – A local fire department is doing what it can to help those most affected by social distancing due to the Coronavirus. Last week, members of the Howland Fire and Ambulance Department visited Orono Commons for a special day of Parking Lot Bingo for...
by Tony Hallett | Apr 21, 2020 | News & Announcements
HOWLAND – Unpredictable wind patterns caused a grass fire to get out of control on Water Street Tuesday. Firefighters arrived at 76 Water Street at 11:30 a.m. after a planned burn in the back yard along the river bank spread to a neighboring property and...
by Tony Hallett | Apr 21, 2020 | News & Announcements
BURLINGTON and HOWLAND – Officials in the two communities are on the verge of entering an agreement that will bolster emergency coverage for Burlington while allowing the town to maintain its fire department. Burlington Fire Chief John Smith and Howland Fire...
by Tony Hallett | Apr 16, 2020 | News & Announcements
HOWLAND – The town’s fire department became more versatile this week after a new truck was put into service. Howland Fire Chief Josh McNally said Monday the 2003 2.5 ton truck it acquired around Christmas was ready to respond to emergencies. “We can get into...
