Lubec officials table a proposal to charge residents for fire and emergency services after receiving pushback

Lubec's selectmen have put on hold a plan to charge residents for fire and emergency services due to public opposition. This proposal, initially suggested in April, sparked concerns among locals about the financial burden it would place on residents. Meanwhile, the town approved funding for the Paula Tinker Memorial Lubec Junior Firefighters program, highlighting a commitment to local youth firefighting initiatives. The decision to table the charge comes as a relief for many, underscoring the community's pushback against potential service cost increases.