Gov. LePage’s hospital visit to tout his debt payback effort is disrupted by a MaineCare expansion supporter dressed as ‘Uncle Sam.’
Steve Mistler
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Eliot Cutler puts his ideas, reflections in new book
The independent, who is likely to soon launch his campaign for Maine governor, criticizes both big parties.
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In crossfire on MaineCare, parties vie for political edge
At stake is access to government-funded health coverage for more than 60,000 low-income Mainers.
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Welfare cheat numbers cast doubt on Maine crackdown
The amount recovered is small compared with the $700,000 annual cost, but LePage officials say the effort deters fraud.
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Kevin Raye makes congressional bid official
The Republican and former Maine Senate president says his party needs to elect someone with broad appeal.
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Easing of Maine smog rules argued at hearing
Easing some limits won’t add to air pollution, the paper industry says, but health advocates disagree.
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Common Core rift confronts Gov. LePage
Two key Republican constituencies – the tea party and business – are on opposite sides of the new educational standards.
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Good friends, old allies, now adversaries
Maine’s race for governor will test the Bennett and Michaud relationship of trust, respect.
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Ex-Brunswick base lands deal with aircraft company
Tempus Jets plans to hire 25 full-time workers within the next four months and 50 more next year.
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Gov. LePage: ‘I never said hate’
The governor offers new explanations to national news media for a racial remark about President Obama.