SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP) — A nonprofit group led by a Republican state legislator is being penalized $672 for failing to disclose spending on a campaign flier targeting Democratic Rep. Jeff McCabe. The Maine Ethics Commission contacted Republican Rep. Larry Lockman of Amherst after the Morning Sentinel reported on the fliers, which claimed that McCabe supported […]
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Sen. John Patrick accuses 2 GOP colleagues of ‘fraud’
AUGUSTA — A Democratic state senator asked Senate President Mike Thibodeau on Monday to convene a panel to investigate “potential fraud and misuse” of legislative travel reimbursements by two Republican senators. The request from Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, came 15 days before the November election in which Democrats are mounting a strong challenge to take back the […]
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Saco legislative candidate arrested on domestic violence charges
AUGUSTA — Mark Bedell of Saco, a Republican candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, was arrested Sunday on a felony Class B charge of aggravated assault, according to an intake officer at the York County Jail. The officer did not have specifics about the arrest but said Bedell is being held without bail and […]
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Paul LePage holding more than $300,000 raised for legislative races
AUGUSTA — Tens of thousands of dollars are pouring into state legislative races, but it’s a mystery when and where Republican Gov. Paul LePage will provide support just weeks before Election Day. LePage is a registered fundraiser of ICE PAC, a political action committee that has raised almost $330,000 from donors including Maine logging companies […]
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Eves doesn’t have support for special session on Paul LePage
AUGUSTA — GOP Gov. Paul LePage has avoided immediate legislative punishment for an obscenity-laden voicemail and threats he directed toward a Democratic lawmaker. Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves said Tuesday he’s disappointed with the lack of support for a special session addressing LePage’s conduct. Democrats said 84 representatives voted “yes” while 67 didn’t respond or […]
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Legislative leaders to discuss response to Paul LePage
AUGUSTA — Maine legislative leaders are scheduled to discuss their response to Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s obscene tirade against a Democratic legislator. Although Democrats continue calling for LePage’s resignation, it’s unclear if Republicans will support impeachment or resignation. LePage says he won’t resign. Democratic and Republican leaders are meeting Thursday. Republican House Minority Leader Ken […]
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Gov. Paul LePage talks about corrective action with GOP leaders
UPDATE: Gov. Paul LePage goes on air to apologize to Gattine, Maine UPDATED 6:39 A.M. AUG. 30: Gov. Paul LePage met Monday night with Senate President Mike Thibodeau and House Minority Leader Ken Fredette for about 90 minutes at the Blaine House, according to the Portland Press Herald. Thibodeau’s spokesman, Jim Cyr, said LePage told the Republican leaders he […]
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York County Republican draws heat for campaign email
PORTLAND — A county Republican Party leader in Maine has come under fire from Democrats and fellow Republicans for an email they say belittles an openly gay state lawmaker. The Portland Press Herald reports an email from the account of York County Republican Committee Chairman Jim Booth sent to party activists refers to Rep. Justin […]
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Lawmakers won’t plan public hearings on wardens
AUGUSTA — The state legislature won’t hold public hearings this year into the conduct of undercover game wardens after a newspaper reported on tactics including providing alcohol and encouraging poaching, and one legislator said lawmakers lack the stomach to question law enforcement ahead of elections. Chairs of the committee that oversees the warden service said such […]
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Wood, Melaragno, Sheats, Fuller win State House primaries
AUBURN — Democratic voters Tuesday decided to stick with state Rep. Gina Melaragno in a Maine House District 62 primary races that pitted the first-term lawmaker against former Rep. Brian Bolduc. But Melaragno’s message of improving the economy for all Mainers with a focus on poverty, health care and climate change seemed to win Democrats […]