AUGUSTA — The Maine Ethics Commission could kickstart an investigation this week into the alleged illegal use of state property for political purposes by Republican Gov. Paul LePage, following a complaint filed Tuesday by the Maine Democratic Party Republicans fired back three hours later, responding to a BDN request for reaction to the Democrats’ complaint […]
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LePage, Democratic senator work together to protect program that provides honor details at funerals for Maine Army veterans
AUGUSTA — Politicians from both political parties have vowed to find state funding for a federal program that sends an honors detail to about 1,300 military funerals per year in Maine. Republican Gov. Paul LePage on Monday vowed to find funding within the state budget to ensure the program continues, and Democratic Sen. John Tuttle […]
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LePage, Democratic lawmaker vow to fund Maine Army veteran funerals
AUGUSTA — Politicians from both political parties have vowed to find state funding for a federal program that sends an honors detail to about 1,300 military funerals per year in Maine. Republican Gov. Paul LePage on Monday vowed to find funding within the state budget to ensure the program continues, and Democratic Sen. John Tuttle […]
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Christie headlining LePage fundraiser in Lewiston next week
LEWISTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is headlining a fundraiser in Maine for Republican Gov. Paul LePage next week. LePage Political Adviser Brent Littlefield said Tuesday that Christie will attend a lunchtime fundraiser for the governor in Lewiston on Oct. 14. The event is set for the Royal Oak Room, a renovated train station […]
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What Cutler, LePage and Michaud need to do in the debates
AUGUSTA — Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates will reach uncharted territory in the coming days when they at long last appear together on a debate stage. In general, political debates are tame affairs and do little to sway voters, especially when they’re held this late in a campaign. That’s because after months on the campaign trail, […]
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G. De Moras: We need action, not just words
I do not know what planet Gov. Paul LePage lives on when he talks about reforming welfare saying that people have to get jobs. Where are the “jobs”? People need to be trained for available jobs. Who will pay for day care services if mothers need to work? How about transportation to the job if […]
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T. Muller: Voters have a choice
Like Paul LePage, I grew up with people who believed in honest work. Handouts lasted until people found a job. Government didn’t transfer wealth from taxpayers to crony capitalists or people unwilling to work. The War on Poverty corrupted those values. Welfare recipients want the dole, not the job. Politicians buy votes with government handouts. […]
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L. Ellsworth: A measurable record
Does Mike Michaud have any record of achievement to stand on, or is his campaign strictly about tearing down the governor’s actions? I’d like to know just one thing Michaud has ever done. Not what he’s planning, but rather something he has accomplished. As we have all learned during the past seven years, candidates will […]
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Michaud unveils plan to help Maine’s paper industry as LePage seeks buyer for Bucksport mill
BREWER — Maine’s candidates for governor weighed in Thursday on the announced closure of the Verso mill in Bucksport by airing ideas for preserving the paper industry and criticizing the policies and inaction they said led to the economic bad news. Verso officials announced Wednesday afternoon that the local mill will shut down by the […]
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LePage relents, approves raises for state attorneys after stalling 3 months
AUGUSTA — Roughly 100 lawyers working in the Maine Attorney General’s Office will receive their mandated raises after Gov. Paul LePage relented and signed off on the pay increases Monday. The Legislature approved the mandatory 5 percent pay increase for assistant attorneys general, district attorneys and assistant district attorneys as part of the supplemental budget […]