Gov. Mills directs state offices in seven counties to close early due to winter weather conditions

AUGUSTA — With winter weather expected to create hazardous travel conditions later today, April 8 in northern and western Maine, Gov. Janet Mills has directed state offices in Aroostook, Franklin, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset and Washington counties to close at 1 p.m. today.

“With snow expected in northern and western Maine today, I urge everyone in these seven counties to use caution on the roads and travel safely,” said Mills. “If you must travel, please watch out for plow trucks and emergency responders. Making space for them keeps our roads clear and our communities safe.”

All of northern and western Maine are under a winter weather advisory, with the National Weather Service warning of snowfall, gusting winds and dangerous travel conditions this afternoon.

The Maine Emergency Management Agency is closely coordinating with the Maine Department of Transportation, Maine’s electric utilities and local emergency management partners to monitor the storm and keep people safe.