A prominent real-estate developer told Gov. LePage that his handling of a nomination to the state finance authority reminded him of “the Baldacci days.”

Republicans denounce Democrat ‘attacks’ on the Board of Education nominee over his dealing with a Husson chaplain accused of child sex abuse.

Daniel Billings tells a legislative panel he’s ready to transition from political arena to the bench.

Bill Beardsley says he didn’t know about alleged child-sex abuse at Husson University and acted “appropriately” after receiving tips in 2005 and 2006.

Outgoing Conservation Commissioner Bill Beardsley is tapped for state Board of Education; Daniel Billings, LePage’s legal counsel, district court judge.

Rep. Paul Gilbert says the Army National Guard did not qualify for veterans service during the 1970s, which irks the governor.

The governor would like to remove 24,000 low-income parents, some elderly people and 19- and 20-year-olds from the program to balance the budget.

After playing a key role in crafting the state’s budget and a redistricting plan, he will join the private sector.

Deputy Labor Commissioner Jeanne Paquette is tapped to replace outgoing chief Robert Winglass.