Paul LePage – Page 82 – The Portland Press Herald

LePage uses radio address to oppose minimum wage ballot question

by Scott Thistle July 6, 2016October 3, 2016

The governor’s criticism, which blames union activism, includes familiar arguments about the impact on the cost of goods and some inaccurate information.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage to skip Republican convention unless Trump needs help

by Scott Thistle July 5, 2016July 5, 2016

The governor says the party’s nominee appears to be set, although there may be some ‘shenanigans.’ An alternate can replace LePage as a Maine delegate.

Local & State, News

Advocates push for $15 million voter-approved senior housing bond

by Kelley Bouchard July 5, 2016July 5, 2016

The immediate need for at least 9,000 apartments for low-income older Mainers has resulted in a stalemate between Republican Gov. Paul LePage and his Democratic adversaries.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Was LePage’s layoffs prediction a jab at southern Maine elite?

July 4, 2016July 3, 2016

I recall that several months ago, Gov. LePage indicated he had inside knowledge of a large southern Maine company that was going to be laying off a significant number of employees, but he was “sworn to secrecy” and couldn’t identify the company. It appears that all that statement accomplished was to create angst among a […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Why does Maine’s governor receive such a low salary?

July 4, 2016July 3, 2016

I saw recently that Gov. LePage’s wife, Ann, got a waitressing job. Great for her! Now I want to know why the governor of the state of Maine, no matter who it is – he or she, Republican, Democratic or independent – is the 50th or last in pay scale in the whole United States. […]

Bill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: Credit LePage for putting foot down on domestic abuse

by Bill Nemitz July 3, 2016July 2, 2016

But practicalities may force the governor to reel in his call for ankle bracelets.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine retiree fueling governor’s questions about ethanol

by Scott Thistle July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

Ralph Stevens, a retired mechanic who says ethanol emissions may have caused the state’s opioid crisis, and a legislator persuade Paul LePage to order a study of the additive.