AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has threatened to sue the state’s budget-writing Appropriations Committee if they do not balance the state budget in the next session. Speaking to a group of Kiwanis Club members in Dexter on Nov. 15, the governor lamented “gimmicks” used to balance the budget approved by the Legislature in July. LePage […]
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Gov. LePage awards $10,000 grant to Lewiston language program
LEWISTON — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is kicking in $10,000 for a program meant to help immigrant families gain English skills. In a low-key visit to the city Monday, LePage met with some of the families who will benefit from the program being offered by the Portland-based Learning Works. Learning Works CEO Ethan Strimling reminded […]
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LePage helps kick off red kettle campaign for Salvation Army
AUGUSTA — The Salvation Army’s bell-ringing, red kettle season began Thursday in Maine when Gov. Paul LePage made the first donation after giving brief remarks in the Cabinet Room. LePage said it was important to remember that charitable work continues year-round, not just during the holiday season, when volunteers can be seen ringing bells and […]
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LePage: 1 in 12 Maine babies born drug-affected
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage said the state is projecting that there will be more than 800 drug-affected or dependent babies born in Maine by the end of the year. The Republican governor used his weekly radio address on Wednesday to shine a light on the growing number of drug-affected babies in Maine. […]
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LePage defends policy barring department heads from hearings
AUGUSTA — Facing criticism from Democratic leaders in the Legislature, Gov. Paul LePage on Tuesday continued to defend his policy instructing department heads to communicate with lawmakers in writing. That policy has largely kept department heads and other chief executive branch officials from showing up for questioning by lawmakers, which had been the normal practice […]
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Maine prepares to expand mental health unit at state prison
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine lawmakers are setting the stage for an expansion of a mental health unit at Maine State Prison. A committee that will oversee the newly expanded mental health wing in Warren met for the first time Tuesday. The unit is set to open in February. Gov. Paul LePage signed a bill to […]
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Maine gears up for a long 3-person governor’s race
In the 2010 gubernatorial race, a dozen Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for their party’s nomination with the final three contenders not settled until June. This time around, it’s shaping up to be a long three-person battle for the Blaine House. Voters should brace themselves for a deluge of negative campaign ads in the race between […]
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Analysis: Michaud’s coming out could help topple LePage in 2014
Maine Gov. Paul LePage, R, could be in danger of losing his job next year to an opponent who revealed his homosexuality Monday in a newspaper article. The declaration by U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud, D, a leading contender in the 2014 election for governor, keeps Maine — better known for lobster, vacation spots and sober […]
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LePage launches official bid for second term
AUGUSTA — Touting his actions over his words, Republican Gov. Paul LePage said Tuesday he would seek a second term. Before a raucous crowd of supporters at a local community center, LePage hit on the highlights of his past three years in office, including his focus on eliminating domestic violence, prosecuting welfare cheats and reducing […]
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Which is louder? LePage’s words or his actions?
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage says his actions since taking office speak louder than words. The Republican governor touted his accomplishments during his first term in his weekly message on Tuesday, including paying back the state’s hospitals for unpaid Medicaid services and reducing Maine’s pension debt. The message came hours before LePage is set […]