AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage released information on Tuesday that he says demonstrates that welfare benefits in Maine are being abused. But the data LePage cited to make his case for abuse represents a tiny fraction of all transactions involving electronic benefits cards issued to the state’s welfare recipients. The data was compiled by the […]
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Storm bumps Lewiston inaugural to Tuesday
LEWISTON — City officials will be sworn into office Tuesday in Callahan Hall at Lewiston Public Library. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The original ceremony was scheduled Monday night in the Franco Center. “But due to slippery driving and walking conditions, we decided to postpone,” City Administrator Ed Barrett said. Maine […]
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LePage names Jim Rier to lead Department of Education
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage announced Monday that he has selected Jim Rier as his nominee for commissioner of the Department of Education. Rier, who has worked in the department for 10 years and who was appointed acting commissioner by LePage in October of last year, has been overseeing the department since former Commissioner Stephen […]
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No delay planned for Lewiston inauguration
UPDATE: Storm bumps Lewiston inaugural until Tuesday LEWISTON — Plans for Lewiston’s inaugural ceremony is scheduled to continue Monday, in spite of rainy storm and cold settling into central Maine. The Lewiston City Clerk’s office confirmed that as of noon Monday, preparations are continuing for the 7 p.m. ceremony and swearing of the oaths of office […]
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LePage wants to remove welfare work exemptions
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage announced Friday that he will seek changes to the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program in order to avoid millions of dollars in federal penalties that he said result from a welfare system that’s too generous. Democrats said the problems in the TANF program are not new and […]
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Madison greenhouse plans reopening celebration with LePage
MADISON — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is going to help Backyard Farms celebrate the reopening of its greenhouses and a new crop of tomatoes. Backyard Farms, which operates a 42-acre greenhouse in Madison, twice destroyed nearly half a million plants over the summer, once because of an infestation of white flies and a second time […]
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Mainers encouraged to report ice storm damage
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine residents are being encouraged to report ice storm damage to their homes and businesses so the state can assess what kind of assistance might be available. Gov. Paul LePage said businesses that suffered a significant loss of revenue because of the storm should also report it. He said residents should call […]
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LePage to speak at Lewiston inaugural
LEWISTON — Maine Gov. Paul LePage will join the city’s newest group of elected officials for their swearing-in Monday at the Franco Center. LePage is to give remarks during the public ceremony, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the center, 46 Cedar St. Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald will take the oath of office for […]
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LePage extends emergency status to allow extra hours for fuel deliveries
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has signed a second emergency proclamation to allow heating fuel delivery truck drivers to stay on roads for extra hours during bitter cold weather this week. LePage said Tuesday that he signed the extension because recent snow and ice have hampered delivery heating fuel deliveries that are becoming critical […]
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L.S. Knight: Advice for Gov. LePage
A great leader must make hard decisions, keeping people of all levels of income in mind. A great leader wears diplomacy like a well-worn glove; it fits the person as a whole. A great leader does not whine and relate certain projects back to his own hard times. A good leader will bring forth awareness […]