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Lawmakers shocked by story that Paul LePage pressured school

AUGUSTA — Even Maine lawmakers accustomed to Gov. Paul LePage’s aggressive style of politics said Thursday they were troubled by accusations that the Republican had the top Democrat in the House of Representatives removed from his new job at a school for at-risk youth by threatening to cut off funds to the institution. “The governor […]

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Mark Eves loses Good Will-Hinckley job; blames Paul LePage

FAIRFIELD — The Good Will-Hinckley board of directors has rescinded its offer to House Speaker Mark Eves to be the next president of the organization, which includes the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences charter school in Fairfield. “The Board of Directors of Good Will-Hinckley, after a great deal of consideration, has voted to seek a […]

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House Speaker Mark Eves to lead Good Will-Hinckley school

AUGUSTA — House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick has been named president of Good Will-Hinckley campus in Fairfield, which includes several high-profile institutions. Eves announced Tuesday that he has been in the running for the job for nine months and was selected unanimously by Good Will-Hinckley’s board of directors. “I’m honored and excited about […]