Janet Mills, in fact, wants to argue for the other side, that the state Constitution was violated by LePage officials when they emptied the Downeast Correctional Facility last week.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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Washington County asks court to block Gov. LePage from dismantling prison
The county commissioners seek an injunction hoping to prevent the governor from removing equipment or other items from the prison his administration ordered closed last week.
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Maine Voices: Sugar restrictions would be good for all of us, not just poor people
Gov. LePage should work to see that all eaters, not just those with limited food budgets, can benefit from healthy nutrition.
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Group plans rally in opposition to LePage before his final State of the State address
Mainers for Health Care will call attention to LePage’s resistance to Medicaid expansion, which voters approved at the ballot box in November.
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Former Trump aide’s accuser hunkers down amid publicity
Jessica Corbett says she hopes the controversy stirred up by her allegations against her ex-husband and former Maine political operative David Sorensen goes away soon.
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Our View: Prison shutdown exposes LePage’s weak leadership
The governor can disrupt and delay, but he doesn’t have the skills to make things happen.
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A day after quitting White House post, ex-LePage aide again denies domestic abuse allegations
David Sorensen and his former wife both defend their version of events as President Trump complains on Twitter about false accusations.
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David Sorensen, former LePage adviser, resigns from White House after abuse allegations
Sorensen, who worked as a speechwriter for President Trump, denies the allegations by his ex-wife and says he was the victim.
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LePage administration moves inmates out of Downeast Correctional Facility, lays off staff
The governor’s action before dawn Friday sparks outrage from elected officials in Washington County.
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Our View: Maine law falls short in keeping public informed
The Freedom of Access Act isn’t built to deal with officials who have no interest in transparency.