The governor’s latest claims are called into question following his appearance on Bangor radio.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Three Maine companies win governor’s excellence awards
Geaghan’s Pub and Craft Brewery of Bangor, Systems Engineering of Portland, and Landry/French Construction Co. of Scarborough are honored.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s opioid crisis too big for small programs to handle alone
The Scarborough Police Department can’t fill a leadership role better suited to the state.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine needs permanent education commissioner
Gov. LePage should put aside his differences with the Legislature and tap ex-SAD 51 chief Robert Hasson for the post.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Despite assurance to the contrary, services to disabled worsening
Maine’s cost-cutting can only be accomplished at a huge cost to the intellectually challenged.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge
The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
LePage says unit for forensic mental-health patients may be built in Freeport
He says the secure treatment facility also could be located ‘down south’ or in the Bangor area so Democrats can’t block it under an obscure law affecting construction on state grounds in Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
LePage’s Christmas wish: Dogs named Sustain, Override
In his weekly radio interview he criticized a newly approved 3 percent surtax on Maine individual incomes above $200,000.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
At the Maine State House, the path to consensus is rock-strewn
As the 128th Legislature arrives this week, competing goals and shifting political fortunes ensure drama.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
LePage questions integrity of state voting, accuracy of Nov. 8 results
He cites no evidence and offers no explanation in a routine letter to incoming legislators that also casts doubt on their election victories.