The governor’s spokesman declines to elaborate, and local and state officials say they are unaware of pending job losses.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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Republicans in Maine House block $18 million spending plan
The measure fails to get the 102 votes needed in the Democratic-controlled House to override an expected veto from Gov. Paul LePage.
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LePage swears in Biddeford senator caught up in larger political tussle
Sen. Susan Deschambault takes the oath of office in the governor’s office four days after he canceled her swearing-in over an unrelated dispute with Democrats.
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Gov. LePage to end delay, swear in new Maine senator Tuesday
He had rebuffed Democrat Susan Deschambault once during a dispute with her party, leading the Senate to hold off on key votes until she’s seated.
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LePage ready to swear in Biddeford Democrat as state senator
On Friday, the governor canceled the swearing-in ceremony after Democrats rejected one of his nominees.
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Letter to the editor: Obstructionist, defiant LePage gets salary he merits
I’m surprised that Paul LePage is unhappy with his salary. He should know that the lowest salary in the country is appropriate for a governor who’s a total obstructionist, regularly defies the will of the people, doesn’t seem to care about the pain he inflicts on the least fortunate among us and acts in a […]
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LePage refuses to swear in senator-elect over nomination spat with Democrats
The governor cancels Susan Deschambault’s scheduled swearing-in ceremony Friday morning in response to Democrats’ stance against one of his nominees.
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Our View: Land purchase shows power of conservation
The much-maligned Land for Maine’s Future program has rescued a valuable asset.
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Gov. LePage’s family dog dies after third bout with cancer
Baxter, an 11-year-old white and brown Jack Russell terrier mix, had been part of the governor’s family for nearly a decade.
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Judge schedules first oral arguments in lawsuit by Speaker Eves against Gov. LePage
The hearing in U.S. District Court in Portland on April 1 will be on LePage’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit on grounds of immunity and First Amendment rights.