Our governor has replaced hope and communication in our government with fear and censorship.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: LePage’s ‘slip-up’ distracts from devastation of drug addiction
He vows to crack down on dealers – but what’s the penalty for drugmakers that flooded the market with opioids, or doctors who recklessly prescribe painkillers?
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Mike Tipping: LePage’s apology is worse than his original racist remark
The governor’s excuse apparently is that he’s so racist he didn’t know what he was saying was wrong.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. LePage should not speak for Maine on race
If he gets a pass on his latest insensitive remark, what does that say about all of us?
Posted inPolitics
LePage and ‘D-Money’ light up Internet searches
Data from Google shows that the Maine governor’s racially charged comment got much attention on the Internet, with increased volumes of Google searches, news stories and social media posts.
Posted inCapitol Ticker, News, Politics
Transportation chief cancels appearance to explain Casco Bay bridge privatization
An MDOT spokesman said David Bernhardt’s change of plans does not stem from the governor’s new restrictions on administrators’ speaking to legislative committees.
Posted inCapitol Ticker, Local & State, Politics
LePage sends allegorical gift book to (some) Republicans
Also: Group pushing for impeachment schedules State House rally and lawmakers tap S&P settlement for drug bill
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We don’t need ranked-choice voting
For good reason, it is rarely used in the U.S., while a runoff is a better method to obtain a majority-vote result.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Legislators overcame partisan differences to put Mainers first, says Senate president
It was supposed to be a hostile battle, but a lot of good work was accomplished, Michael Thibodeau recalls.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Mike Tipping: LePage’s attitudes on transgender people cement his image as a bully
The governor’s comments about a high school boy in Virginia are at odds with most Mainers’ tolerance.