Gov. LePage cited the report in an effort to end renewable-energy mandates in Maine, but critics say it was backed by fossil-fuel interests.

The new majority also promises debate on Republican-initiated reductions to MaineCare.

Just two weeks after the 2012 election, Maine Democrats are already talking about the next one, specifically the 2014 race for governor.

Maine’s governor won’t implement a state-customized online insurance exchange or participate in a Medicaid expansion.

Even with the deadline extended through Dec. 14, the outgoing Republican majority may have waited too long for Maine to set up a locally controlled, Maine-specific healthcare exchange.

On a day of soul-searching, Kenneth Fredette is named minority leader nominee.

Fresh from reclaiming their majorities, Democrats choose Mark Eves of North Berwick as speaker of the House and Justin Alfond to preside over the Senate.

‘We’ve got their back,’ the party chairman says after reclaiming the majorities it lost in 2010.

In recent weeks, Gov. LePage has appeared, at times, like a man without a country. Now, he’s a man without a Legislature.