The state of Maine signed a community covenant with the military in 2009, and a few communities, such as Lewiston and Houlton, also have signed such pledges.

The lighting upgrade is projected to save $48,000 a year in electricity costs, with a payback of less than nine years.

Experts say tenants and landlords must work with pest control companies to get rid of the insidious insects.

Mayor David Rollins said ‘a series of unfortunate circumstances and communications breakdowns’ led to the mix-up and the girls will be invited back to address council.

Councilors said left turns never should have been made illegal at that spot.