Town Of Howland Municipal Page

10/21/2026

A great meal, served by good people, enjoyed by many.

10/20/2026

An opportunity to fill up on a good old fashion hunter breakfast.

10/20/2026

The water table is very low due to the dry summer.

Adding water to a private well is strongly discouraged and, in many cases, not allowed under Maine law. A well isn’t designed to act as a storage tank. If the water table is low, any water added will likely drain away.
More importantly, introducing water can contaminate the aquifer with bacteria or other pathogens. For short-term needs, bottled water is best. Contact your municipality to see if there are any community water resources. You can work with a licensed well driller or pump installer to discuss emergency or long-term solutions, such as installing a cistern or holding tank system that can safely be filled with delivered water, or consider deepening or otherwise modifying your existing well. Find licensed professionals through the Maine Well Drillers Commission.
There are links to more resources and tips on the Maine Drought Task Force web page or the Maine CDC Drinking Water Program’s ‘Drought in Maine’ webpage.

10/19/2026

10/15/2026

Please be aware that the Public Works Department will be removing the boat docks next week, on Tues. the 20th or Weds. the 21st. Thank you for your cooperation.

10/15/2026

Do you rent but would really like to purchase your own home in rural Maine? If you feel you cannot afford to purchase a home USDA RD has available funding that might help. USDA RD rural home loans program offer a very low interest rate and a very low down payments (as low as a few hundred dollars down payment). For more information https://howlandmaine.com/news-and-notices/home-loans-available-through-usda-rd/

10/13/2026

2027 dog tags will be available at the Howland Town Office starting October 15th. Dog licenses need to be paid by January 31, 2027, to avoid a late fee of $25.00 per dog. M/F $11, Neutered/Spayed $6.00.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

The Transfer Station is burning brush today so please do not bring any more down.