But instead of downplaying his penchant for putting his foot in his mouth, Republicans hoping to re-elect him are embracing it. New television ads from the Republican Governors Association applaud LePage’s accomplishments like erasing hospital debt and cutting taxes while touting his bull-in-a-China-shop approach, calling him “blunt, honest, one-of-a-kind” and “unique, just like Maine.” The […]
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Augusta home for poor women to close after 150 years
AUGUSTA (AP) — A church-run home for poor women in Augusta is closing after nearly 150 years. Leaders of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, which operates the St. Mark’s Home on Winthrop Street, voted last week to close the facility, which opened in 1870 but now has just four residents. Heidi Shott, a spokeswoman for the […]
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Warren family reunion held
HEBRON — The 29th annual reunion of the Warren family was held at Hebron Pines on July 20. This was a gathering of the descendants of the late F. Milton and Verlie Warren. There were 188 people in attendance from Auburn, Augusta, Bath, Buckfield, Chesterville, Gardiner, Gorham, Gray, Greene, Hallowell, Hebron, Hollis, Jay, Leeds, Lisbon […]
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Advocates decry LePage proposal to meet federal work requirements for food stamps
AUGUSTA — A proposed rule change by Gov. Paul LePage that could see about 12,000 food stamp recipients lose eligibility for the program on Jan. 1 was decried by advocacy groups Tuesday during a public hearing held by the Department of Health and Human Services. Representatives from various soup kitchens and food pantries, as well […]
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Candidates for governor say Maine should keep bear hunting law as is
LEWISTON — While there may only be a handful of debates between the candidates hoping to be Maine’s next governor, one issue they won’t have to deliberate is whether the state should outlaw the practice of using bait and dogs when hunting bears. The campaigns of all three candidates said they don’t support changing Maine […]
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Giffords in Maine with Michaud ahead of midterm push on guns
AUGUSTA — Trying to make good on a promise to make gun control a part of the midterm election debate, Gabby Giffords will visit Maine on Saturday to raise money for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud as her team prepares a multistate campaign after Labor Day. The appearance is among the former Arizona congresswoman’s first […]
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Maine’s first lady balances life and causes, steers clear of politics
AUGUSTA — You would think being married to one of Maine’s most colorful and controversial governors wouldn’t be easy, but Ann LePage makes it look that way. During a recent one-on-one interview with the Sun Journal, LePage spoke about what it’s like to be one of Maine’s most prominent figureheads, what it’s like to live […]
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LePage says state should go it alone on Riverview
LEWISTON — Gov. Paul LePage’s suggestion that the state reject $20 million in federal funds for the state’s psychiatric hospital would be the “pinnacle of mismanagement,” a local Democrat said Wednesday. State Rep. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, criticized LePage for suggesting the state need not follow federal regulations at the state-run Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta. […]
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Charlie’s Maine Open: Pennsylvania’s Mason takes title with scorching 62
MANCHESTER — The check with Andrew Mason’s name on it won’t be missing any zeroes. The crystal vase Mason cradled underneath his right arm still looked splendid with the twilight rays shimmering off it. Also, shooting a scorching 62 to win the Charlie’s Maine Open at Augusta Country Club is sensational under any circumstances. So […]
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Property tax break on way for Maine seniors
AUGUSTA (AP) — Property tax relief is on the way for some Maine residents. The Portland Press-Herald reported (http://bit.ly/1uCIjZ1 ) that the Property Tax Fairness Credit designed to help seniors and lower-income families takes effect on Friday. The new law signed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage boosts the credit from $400 to $900 for taxpayers […]