To the chagrin of their bases, both gubernatorial candidates claim they would not change Maine’s abortion law.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News
State to intervene in Versant Power rate hike request
Gov. Janet Mills orders her energy office to oppose the rate proposal, which seeks a 32% increase for Maine’s second-largest electric utility.
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Posted inElection 2022, News, Politics
Ad Watch: LePage ad claims big budget increase under Mills
In ‘Maine Choices,’ former Gov. Paul LePage claims Gov. Janet Mills’ budget was 580% higher than inflation. It’s true, but that isn’t as damning as the Republican challenger would like you to believe.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, News, Politics
LePage, sportsmen’s group tussle over $40 million fish hatchery
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says he lost the group’s support by refusing to promise funding for a $40 million fish hatchery. The group says it does not pressure any candidate and stands by its election guide, which gave an A rating to Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Virginia Gov. Youngkin stumps for LePage
Virginia’s first-term governor says Republicans have a winning formula on education: empower frustrated parents.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, News, Politics
LePage threatens Democratic staffer filming him at campaign event
‘Six feet away or I’m going to deck you,’ the Republican gubernatorial candidate said to the man who has been taking video of LePage at campaign events.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Paul LePage questions integrity of voting in Maine’s larger communities
Lewiston cited, without evidence, as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring.
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People & Business: Aug. 3
A capital visit Transitions Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport – the nonprofit founded in 2015 to support artists, arts and culture in greater Freeport – is now using the name Meetinghouse Arts for all its operations, including events at the gallery and performance venue at First Parish Church at 40 Main St. Marking the name […]
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LePage: ‘I don’t have time for abortion’
Former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican who has said he opposes abortion, said he would not try to overturn or restrict the right to abortion in Maine, but refused to promise that he wouldn’t sign an anti-abortion bill if he becomes governor again.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mills has shown leadership on LGBTQ issues
The governor’s track record contrasts starkly with that of her challenger, former Gov. Paul LePage.
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