How can Gov. Paul LePage continue for four more years when he cannot even sit at the same table with his constituents (Rep. Michael Michaud and Eliot Cutler) recently at a Maine Energy Forum in Portland? Something is wrong with that picture. Carl Beckett, Mechanic Falls
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NASCAR driver to race in ‘Maine Car’
PORTLAND — NASCAR driver Austin Theriault is getting a Maine-themed ride thanks to a new joint marketing partnership. The 20-year-old driver from Fort Kent and the governor are announcing the partnership Friday in Portland and Bangor and unveiling of a replica of his race car with a new paint job. The governor’s office said they’re […]
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LePage on Rice suspension: ‘It’s too bad they waited so long to do the right thing’
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage sounded off Tuesday about the indefinite suspension of Ray Rice, charged with assaulting his then-fiancee, by the National Football League on Monday. “It is a sad commentary that the NFL only took action to suspend Rice until after it had seen this shocking video,” LePage said. “The (Baltimore) Ravens and […]
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LePage campaign releases first video ad
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s has released his first advertisement in the three-person race for Maine governor. The ad titled “Our Governor” that was unveiled Monday features several Mainers, including Democratic and independent voters, highlighting LePage’s first-term accomplishments, like paying off a $400 million debt owed to Maine hospitals and enforcing one of the […]
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LePage in New Jersey for fundraiser with Christie
The breakfast fundraiser is being held in Benardsville on Monday. Attendees are being charged $3,000 for the event at the Benards Inn. Christie, chairman of the Republican Governors Association, has already visited Maine twice to campaign for LePage this year and has said that he plans to return at least once more before the November […]
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State of Maine’s economy a focus of governor race
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage says Maine’s economy is back on track with 20,000 more private sector jobs. His opponents are equally adamant that the state’s economic recovery is lagging under his leadership. The truth is that Maine’s economy has shown a mix of successes and setbacks, giving candidates plenty to cheer — or […]
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J. Perry: Disrespect for education
In the summer edition of “NEA Today,” a retired teachers’ publication, I read that Gov. Paul LePage is listed as one of the nation’s worst governors with regard to supporting education. It stated, “Paul LePage (Maine) cut education funding by $12.5 million while handing $200 million in tax cuts to Maine’s wealthy.” Gov. LePage’s disrespect […]
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LePage says Maine energy too expensive, keeps wages low
ORONO — A week after L.L. Bean announced it will close its Bangor call center and on the same day that Verizon Wireless said it would add 90 customer service employees to its local facility, Gov. Paul LePage made a Wednesday visit to a third call center, where he said wages might be higher if […]
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J. Baird: He is a businessman
I cannot understand why some people in Maine choose to attack Gov. Paul LePage. Is it because he has stated he is not a politician? Is it because he has done so much for the people of Maine? Remember, he has paid off the ancient, huge, hospital bill, cleaned up the Maine Turnpike Authority, made […]
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LePage gives Androscoggin GOP pep talk in Auburn
[View the story “LePage gives Androscoggin GOP pep talk in Auburn” on Storify] AUBURN — During a visit to celebrate the Maine Republican Party’s new Androscoggin County headquarters at 120 Center St. on Wednesday, Gov. Paul LePage delivered a 30-minute pep talk to the party faithful. Cheering him on were about 100 people and Maine […]