AUGUSTA — In an effort to promote Maine’s lobster industry, Gov. Paul LePage is shipping packages of lobster meat to the 49 other U.S. governors. “What better time than summer to share the iconic Maine lobster?” LePage said in a prepared statement. “I want my friends and colleagues across the country to experience the flavor of […]
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Legislature to start work on $150 million borrowing package in earnest Thursday
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers on the Legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will convene Thursday to start work on a $150 million state borrowing package. Republican Gov. Paul LePage and leaders in the Democratic majority reached a tentative deal late Friday on a bonding package they hope to send out for voter approval in November. […]
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ANALYSIS: Despite familiar names 2014 governor’s race is far different than 2010’s
AUGUSTA, Maine — With two of the same names likely to go on the November ballot, the 2014 gubernatorial election may look on the surface like a repeat of the three-way contest in 2010. But political experts in Maine say the race will be very different this time around. The biggest difference is six-term U.S. […]
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Maine budget committee members voice frustration over snub by LePage agency heads
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers on the state’s powerful budget-writing committee Tuesday repeatedly voiced disappointment and frustration that representatives of Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration would not answer their questions in person. Four departments, including the state’s largest agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, had business before the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee but […]
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LePage and legislators continue to spar over bonds
Gov. Paul LePage’s statement on his $100 million transportation bond AUGUSTA — State lawmakers and Gov. Paul LePage continued a political battle over how much Maine should borrow to fix roads and bridges and when voters should be asked to approve that borrowing Tuesday as the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee met for an […]
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Governor touts micro-businesses in Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — There are small businesses. Then there are micro-businesses. And Maine Gov. Paul LePage is using his weekly radio address to talk about the need to give them a boost. LePage said Saturday that Maine has about 130,000 micro-businesses that employ 170,000 people. Most employ just one or two people but he says […]
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LePage, Collins court defense contractors at jet fighter cockpit simulation
NORTH BERWICK — Gov. Paul LePage used a celebration of employees at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney’s North Berwick facility Friday morning to remind the airplane manufacturers and corporate executives in attendance that there are more workers available elsewhere in Maine as well. Pratt & Whitney is producing in the York County town the […]
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LePage jokes about blowing up newspaper building
NORTH BERWICK — Gov. Paul LePage, who has long derided the state’s journalists, targeted the Portland Press Herald Friday morning when he climbed into the cockpit of a fighter jet simulator in North Berwick. As he strapped into the F-35 Lightning II demonstrator machine, set up for attendees of Pratt & Whitney’s annual employee appreciation […]
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Maine first lady honored for vets camp support
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s first lady is being honored for her support of a new recreation center for veterans and their families. Bread of Life Ministries, an Augusta-based nonprofit that serves veterans, will give Ann LePage the title of “First Lady of Camp” on Friday during a ceremony at the Blaine House. LePage is being […]
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LePage and Collins try jet simulator at Maine Pratt & Whitney plant
NORTH BERWICK — Gov. Paul LePage used a celebration of employees at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney’s North Berwick facility Friday morning to remind the airplane manufacturers and corporate executives in attendance that there are more workers available elsewhere in Maine as well. Pratt & Whitney is producing in the York County town the […]