The position held by Mike Thibodeau is first in the line of succession outlined by the Maine Constitution, followed by the House speaker, Mark Eves, and the secretary of state, Matt Dunlap.
August 2016
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. LePage speaks again on race and drugs, but not why color matters
The remarks are causing growing discomfort in Republican political ranks, angering some New England officials and frustrating leaders of Maine’s black community.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Voters deserve to know more about candidates’ health
It’s a reasonable question, especially given that Clinton is 68 and Trump is 70.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: New federal adult education law leaves too many behind
A shift in focus to career readiness won’t dismantle a big employment barrier for thousands in Maine: the lack of basic literacy skills.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: LePage hasn’t just talked himself past the point of no return
If he keeps speaking and acting like a racist, it doesn’t matter if he is one – the effect is the same.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Newspaper be reminded: You don’t speak for everyone
Your Aug. 26 editorial, “Our View: Message to America: Sorry we gave you LePage,” which is presented as an apology from Mainers, puts forth your opinion – which you are certainly entitled to do, as are all Americans. But what you are not entitled to do is represent others as if you speak for them. […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: LePage has an objective: Rid state of drugs, dealers
The purer-than-thou Democrats and media have been harassing Gov. Le-Page from the time he campaigned for his first term for governor, all through his first term, on through his second campaign and into his second term. A lawyer once told me, in his own words, that it is acceptable to harass a politician. I am […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: LePage puts Maine in a sorry state
I agree with your editorial “Our View: Message to America: Sorry we gave you LePage” (Aug. 26) properly interpreting Gov. Paul LePage’s latest libelous comments about minority groups as racist. I cannot, however, join in your apology to America for the election of a racist as our governor. I did not vote for LePage and […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: White nationalist views won’t work to state’s benefit
In response to “Letter to the editor: Give LePage a pass on latest racial claim” (Aug. 28): Instead of the word “racial,” the headline writer should have used the word “racist,” because that’s what Gov. LePage’s comments are. I am a young, white woman from Maine, married to a Latino man from away, and the […]
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Letter to the editor: If governor doesn’t resign, he should be impeached
I don’t know what religion you practice or the color of your skin, but if you’re reading this, please substitute your race or creed for the relevant words in Gov. LePage’s recent comment: “You shoot at the enemy. … the enemy right now …. are people of color or people of Hispanic origin.” For example, […]