AUGUSTA — The Appropriations Committee has approved Gov. Paul LePage’s plan to replenish the state’s rainy-day fund to $60 million and has agreed unanimously to move forward the contents of a controversial $17 million amendment that was previously attached to the bill separately. Many of the committee’s votes came at near 3 a.m. Wednesday after […]
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LePage honors Maine’s adjutant general with award
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s adjutant general has been honored by Gov. Paul LePage with the Legion of Merit military award. The award was presented Tuesday by the governor to Brig. Gen. James Campbell for outstanding achievements and conduct. The award is given to its members by the U.S. Air Forces. Gov. Paul LePage praised Campbell […]
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Maine Senate sustains virtual charter school veto
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Democratic-controlled Senate has sustained Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that would direct the state to work toward creating a state-run virtual charter academy. The Senate voted 23-12, falling short of the two-thirds support needed to override the veto. In his veto message, LePage said he opposed the part of […]
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LePage signs domestic violence bill
AUGUSTA — While Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic leaders continue to spar over Medicaid expansion and the state budget, the Republican governor is signing several proposals lawmakers are sending to his desk. Among several bills LePage signed Sunday is one that bans alleged domestic violence and sexual assault offenders from contacting victims between the time […]
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Maine Democrats press LePage to release bonds
AUGUSTA — There’s no end in sight in the battle between Democratic lawmakers and LePage over millions of dollars in bonds the governor is refusing to sign off on. Democratic leaders called on LePage Monday to immediately release the bonds now that the Appropriations Committee has approved his bill to replenish the rainy day fund. […]
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Multinational company to run Maine virtual charter school
PORTLAND (AP) — With the approval of a virtual charter school, some Maine educators worry the state will be outsourcing education to a multinational corporation. But supporters argue that large private companies can create better and less expensive virtual schools because costs are spread out over a large number of users. Starting next fall, the […]
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P. Caron: It is too late, governor
I have heard people talking about impeaching Gov. Paul LePage and think it would be a wonderful idea. I have been watching the news but there isn’t anything official about an impeachment. I do hear from LePage about jobs, jobs, jobs … and putting Maine back to work. I have to wonder if he is […]
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D. Cheshire: Frightening similarities
There is a frightening similarity between the individuals portrayed in the columns of Leonid Bershidsky and Douglas Rooks in the Sunday, March 9, edition of the Sun Journal. Vladimir Putin is seen as a man out of touch with reality — someone who believes his own propaganda. Paul LePage is also seen as a man […]
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LePage turns in signatures to qualify for November ballot
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has turned in his signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. LePage made a brief appearance at the secretary of state’s office, where supporters gathered Friday. Democratic challenger, Rep. Mike Michaud, submitted his petitions earlier this month. Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate must submit 2,000 signatures by […]