2 big name chain stores are closing in Houlton

2 big name chain stores are closing in Houlton

HOULTON, Maine — Two big name chains, Advance Auto Parts and Walgreens, have announced permanent closings in Houlton. Advance Auto Parts, previously located on Bangor Street, is already gone and the Walgreens pharmacy is closing permanently on Sept. 4, according to company officials. Both closings are part of a nationwide trend of big name chains closing underperforming stores, according to corporate releases. “While it’s always difficult to see…