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LePage’s bid for secure mental health facility near Riverview derailed by party-line vote

by Scott Thistle November 30, 2016November 30, 2016

The governor says a $3.5 million center designed to house forensic patients – and ease crowding and safety issues at the state-run psychiatric hospital – will be built elsewhere.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Despite political shifts, solar decision expected by year’s end in Maine

by Tux Turkel November 27, 2016November 26, 2016

A proposal to limit incentives for homeowners is likely strengthened in wake of state and federal election results.

Local & State, News, Politics

Eves loses appeal of federal lawsuit against LePage

by Scott Thistle November 22, 2016November 22, 2016

The outgoing House speaker sued Maine’s governor in 2015 after LePage intervened in Eves’ hiring as president of Good Will-Hinckley.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education

LePage makes move to keep his pick in charge of education department

by Noel K. Gallagher November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

In appointing Robert Hasson to the post of temporary deputy commissioner, the governor keeps his original nominee, William Beardsley, on as deputy commissioner.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage’s opt-out from resettlement program won’t stop refugees from coming to Maine

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press November 19, 2016November 19, 2016

A spokeswoman for Catholic Charities Maine stresses that for now the agency will continue providing services to refugees.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Mainers do not support Paul LePage, his causes or his candidates

by Lance Dutson Special to the Press Herald November 18, 2016November 18, 2016

This should be a reality Maine legislators remind themselves of in these last two years of his term.

Business, Local & State, News

Market forces mean Trump can’t pull plug on clean energy, experts say

by J. Craig Anderson November 17, 2016November 17, 2016

Although energy policies will change under the Trump administration, panelists at a conference in Portland say the changes likely won’t be as extensive as people expect.