On Sept. 10, you published an article saying, among other things, that Eliot Cutler was acting as a “spoiler” for Libby Mitchell. If that is true, it is only because most Mainers have not researched Cutler. It is true that he is much like Libby Mitchell in his commitment to the environment and clean energy, […]
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Libby Mitchell releases job plan
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Libby Mitchell has released a job-creation plan for Maine that includes green-energy investments, help for small businesses that face laying off employees and borrowing for critical transportation, infrastructure and research and development. The plan Mitchell released Monday calls for an economic council that would identify promising opportunities for […]
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No-tax pledge may leave roads in rough shape
Is it even worth asking anymore whether candidates for office will raise taxes? Much to no one’s surprise, all five declared candidates for Maine governor have come out against raising taxes, according to a recent Associated Press poll. Can you even recall the last time a candidate for office favored a tax hike? Maybe we […]
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LePage outlines work plan
After concluding his jobs presentation, LePage was asked several questions about tax exemptions claimed in 2009 on homes in Maine and Florida. In both states, property owners can receive a tax exemption — but only for their primary residence. The Kennebec Journal reported that LePage’s wife, Ann LePage, claimed permanent residency in both states and […]
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Irresponsible statements
The Maine Municipal Association recently interviewed the five candidates for governor. Paul LePage, one of the candidates for governor, said that the state’s larger municipalities, including Lewiston, don’t use all of their excise tax receipts for road maintenance, and he alarmingly implied that some of the money is placed in a fund that is hidden […]
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LePage’s wife claimed homestead exemptions in Maine and Florida, KJ reports
Ann LePage, wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage, received permanent resident property tax exemptions last year for property in both Maine and Florida, the Kennebec Journal is reporting. According to state records, Ann LePage is the sole owner of homes in Waterville and Ormond Beach, Fla. The exemptions deducted $200 from her Maine property […]
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Poll analysts say Cutler should be worried
AUGUSTA — Shortly after a poll released Wednesday showed Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage with a double-digit lead over Democrat Libby Mitchell, representatives from Eliot Cutler’s campaign offered the media internal survey data showing the independent candidate making gains in the five-way race for the Blaine House. But according to Mark Brewer, an associate professor […]
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Doesn’t he remember?
According to Paul LePage, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and other environmental groups “run the state.” And if he were governor, the DEP would be more business friendly, “instead of having people going around enforcing the regulations.” A Lewiston native, does LePage not remember the stench and filth of the Androscoggin River 30 years […]
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Gubernatorial debate schedule picks up
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — As the fall campaign season approaches, the schedule of debates and forums for the candidates for Maine governor is picking up. But who shows up where is turning into something of a debate itself. Democrat Libby Mitchell says she won’t attend forums sponsored by the Bangor Regional Chamber of Commerce and […]
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Three elitists … not
Jason Levesque, Republican candidate for Congress from Maine’s 2nd District, originally had to drop out of college because of finances. He enlisted in the United States Army where he spent the next eight years, the last few of them as a drill sergeant. After leaving the Army, he used the G.I. Bill to complete college. […]