James Holland will remain in the job until the end of the school year in June.
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
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Blizzard blows away snowfall record
Historic amounts of snow combine with powerful wind gusts, creating monstrous drifts that complicate cleanup.
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LePage speech foreshadows budget cuts
LePage says his proposal will include the elimination of 200 state jobs and $30 million worth of cuts from “lowest-value programs.”
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Maine settles 3 pollution cases with hefty fines
The owner of the Wyman Power Station in Yarmouth has paid a $25,825, and an auto salvage company and boat owner will pay similar fines.
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Maine health office warns about carbon monoxide
Seven people have been poisoned by the gas since November.
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Hoping to break gridlock, Alfond invites LePage to dinner
The Senate president, a Democrat, invites the governor and his wife to a meal after LePage cancels a meeting with top Democrats.
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LePage promises budget cuts, specifics still unclear
The Governor’s Office says the detailed order for $35.5 million in spending reductions is expected next week.
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Maine ACLU warning feds about Webster comments
Though Charlie Webster has backed off his plan to mail postcards to newly registered voters, the ACLU cites mixed messages about ‘voter caging.’
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Political spending triggers backlash for Mainers
Concern about the influence of anonymous contributors has some pushing for legal remedies that others oppose.
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Senator-elect King hurries to assemble his team
Scheduled to be sworn in Jan. 3, independent Angus King can pull talent from both sides of the aisle.