AUGUSTA — Due to a worsening mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain impacting travel in southern and coastal Maine and moving inland and northward, Governor Janet Mills has directed all state offices to close early today, Dec. 30. 

“With the winter weather worsening and causing slick roads and dangerous driving conditions, I am closing state offices early today to ensure that all state employees are able to get home safely,” said Gov. Mills in a statement. “We will continue to monitor the weather as it develops throughout the evening and consider a delayed opening for tomorrow, if necessary.” 

The offices will close at 3 p.m. due to the inclement weather. 

Gov. Mills, in her statement, addressed those who will be taking to the roads this afternoon and evening. 

“I urge you to please drive slowly and to leave ample room for our road crews and first responders who are working hard to keep us safe,” she said.