The endorsement by the Maine League of Conservation Voters is expected to help Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in his bid to unseat Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
LePage used speech for defining campaign
Pushing divisive plans that have no chance of passage shows a lack of leadership, his political opponents say.
With drug crackdown, LePage favoring enforcement over treatment
The governor wants more drug officers, judges and prosecutors but remains silent on prevention and treatment in his State of the State speech.
LePage touts record, urges more reforms at State of the State
Welfare spending cuts, business growth and a renewed war on drugs remain some of the governor’s top goals as he seeks re-election.
Bear baiting question may be back on Maine ballot
The secretary of state confirms that bear baiting opponents handed in their petitions by Monday’s deadline.