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The Governor has chosen not to fund Downeast Correctional Facility in his budget proposal. DCF has served the greater Machias area (and all of Washington County) for over 30 years. Please sign this petition to support DCF and its employees.
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February 14, 2017
The petition has now reached one hundred signatures from those concerned about the future of the Downeast Correctional Facility. This support demonstrates that the community understands the importance of preserving this institution for Washington County.
Reached 250 supporters
February 13, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
February 12, 2017
February 10, 2017
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6 Comments
KEEP IT OPEN. LEPAGE IS WRONG ON THIS ONE
My brother works there. They cant just shut it down and leave everyone with nothing. So unfair to all the families in Washington County.
30 years of history gone just like that cause a few people in Augusta dont care about the downeast area.
DCF is a huge part of our community. Losing this facility would be a disaster for the whole area.
Ridiculous decision. Stop taking jobs away from us.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The Governor has chosen not to fund Downeast Correctional Facility in his budget proposal. DCF has served the greater Machias area (and all of Washington County) for over 30 years. Please sign this petition to support DCF and its employees.
Updates
February 14, 2017
The petition has now reached one hundred signatures from those concerned about the future of the Downeast Correctional Facility. This support demonstrates that the community understands the importance of preserving this institution for Washington County.
Reached 250 supporters
February 13, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
February 12, 2017
February 10, 2017
The momentum behind this petition continues to grow as we approach our next objective. I kindly request that you distribute the link through your personal networks to help sustain this progress.
6 Comments
This is going to kill the economy in Machias. We need these jobs up here!
KEEP IT OPEN. LEPAGE IS WRONG ON THIS ONE
My brother works there. They cant just shut it down and leave everyone with nothing. So unfair to all the families in Washington County.
30 years of history gone just like that cause a few people in Augusta dont care about the downeast area.
DCF is a huge part of our community. Losing this facility would be a disaster for the whole area.
Ridiculous decision. Stop taking jobs away from us.
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This is going to kill the economy in Machias. We need these jobs up here!