LePage closed a Washington County prison by surprise this morning February 9, 2018Daily Brief, Elections, Governor LePage, Legislature, U.S. CongressAndre Cushing, Angus King, Barack Obama, Bruce Poliquin, Chellie Pingree, Emory A. Rounds III, Eric Holder, Mike Thibodeau, Paul LePage, Rand Paul, Sara Gideon, Stacey Guerin, Susan Collins, William Tuell By Michael Shepherd The abrupt move from the governor coming during a legislative battle to keep the Machiasport prison open indefinitely.