An alleged prostitution operation involving prominent people has townspeople curious, but a little weary, too.

Summonses are being prepared for more than 150 people, including prominent figures.

She faces charges of prostitution, tax evasion and invasion of privacy, and a prosecutor says the number of people charged in the case is likely to grow.

The case, which apparently involves well over 100 alleged “johns,” could go to a grand jury next month.

Justice Nancy Mills is the second judge to preside over the high-profile case of Mark Strong, a well-known businessman accused of promoting a Maine prostitution operation.

Justice Joyce Wheeler’s decision comes a week after she had declined to recuse herself, although it’s not clear why she changed her mind.

Justice Joyce Wheeler also denies a motion to step down in favor of a new judge.