“In the absence of new information, it appears you are unqualified to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection under Maine law.”

Rich in experience, the commissioner is known for his larger-than-life personality and a focus on the big picture.

Democrats are giving Gov. Paul LePage a grade of “incomplete” for his first 100 days in office, saying he needs to focus on jobs and the economy.
LePage’s supporters say it’s far too early in his administration to expect major victories. They give him credit for proposing a two-year budget that seeks to reform the state pension system and lower taxes, and for producing two stopgap budgets to get the state through the rest of this fiscal year.