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July 2, 2021
AUGUSTA – LD 272, “An Act To Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts in Downeast Maine,” has been enacted by the Maine House and Senate and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk for her consideration. Sponsored by Rep. Will Tuell (R-East Machias), the bill received bipartisan support and final passage early Friday morning. It proposes to create a new District Attorney for Washington County. Currently, that office is shared between Hancock and Washington Counties.
“I am ecstatic that the Legislature has given Washington County a greater voice in who will serve our County as District Attorney,” said bill Sponsor Rep. Will Tuell. “If signed by Governor Mills, the new District Attorney will begin work in January 2023. I am thankful for the overwhelming bipartisan support my bill received and for my Washington County cosponsors. ”
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