The morning of May 31 was wet and rainy, but that didn’t stop more than two dozen local residents from gathering at Houlton’s Monument Park to honor America’s soldiers who fell in the line of duty.
Houlton Police Department. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
Houlton police to hold ‘Drug Takeback Day’ this weekend Houlton police will hold a Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 24, where it expects to receive some of the highest amounts of unwanted or unused prescription medication in the state.
HOULTON, Maine Houlton police will hold a Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 24, where it expects to receive some of the highest amounts of unwanted or unused prescription medication in the state.
The event, held in conjunction with Adopt-a-Block of Aroostook, collects medications from residents from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in order to prevent them from potentially being misused or abused. Drop-offs are anonymous and free of charge to the public. In addition to medications, there will also be a “Sharps Kiosk” for the depositing of sharps and needles.