Maine government closed Friday and Monday

Submitted by The Associated Press on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:31

AUGUSTA -- The Baldacci administration is reminding people that Maine state government offices are closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Additionally, nearly all state agencies and offices will be closed on Monday, July 6, as a cost saving initiative in the new state budget. Monday will be the first of 20 state shutdown days over the next two years.

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How about shutting down until

Submitted by B Smart on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 20:49.

How about shutting down until next XMAS.  That would save some cash.  Would you miss them??  Seriously??

The 10 shutdown days are with

Submitted by Philip Laine on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 20:08.

The 10 shutdown days are with no pay. Sorry to disapoint you nikonwilly

I'm sure they get these off

Submitted by william Legere on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 18:37.

I'm sure they get these off days paid...so where's the savings ?

NO, they are without pay.

Submitted by Maggie Ricker on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 20:31.

NO, they are without pay.

Tally hoe

Submitted by count mein on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 15:27.

Tally hoe

Why not call it like it is? 

Submitted by Isabel Keppner on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 16:35.

Why not call it like it is?  20 four day weekends for govt workers over the next 2 years.  With the exception of March and August, the state closure dates all coincide with federal holiday three day weekends.    

They should close the doors

Submitted by Kailee Smith on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 13:27.

They should close the doors forever.  Roads weren't paved?  We are pretty much back to riding on dirt roads anyways, and as for drivers licenses.  Who needs them!  We have many people who have them that can't drive, a little plastic card doesn't make you a good driver.

Less government, certainly. 

Submitted by Matt Backus on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 13:42.

Less government, certainly.  No government, yeah, because all citizens are so fair and honest.

Excellent!We should close

Submitted by John Whalen on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:44.

Excellent!

We should close down the government EVERY Monday! maybe even every Friday too!....

 

 

You wouldn't say that if even

Submitted by Matt Backus on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 12:04.

You wouldn't say that if even more roads weren't paved, or you wanted a driver's license.