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via Pressherald.comA compilation of quotes from Maine’s outspoken governor.
Gov. LePage apologizes to legislator for tirade, says he will not resign
He intends to move on from the voice mail controversy and other conduct as Senate Republicans consider seeking more corrective action.
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Westbrook ‘rally for decency’ draws 200 who back Gattine in LePage controversy
Among the speakers at the city-organized event are Westbrook's mayor and School Committee chairman, and Rep. Drew Gattine.
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In tight legislative races, LePage’s latest missteps may be costly for his party
Democrats will be looking to capitalize on what incumbent Republicans did or didn't do to address controversial conduct by the governor.
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January 5Mills used her second inaugural address to tout her first-term successes, including a robust economic recovery from the pandemic, fully funding the state's share of public education and boosting the state's Rainy Day Fund to a record high.
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Much as some would like to, there is no resurrecting the past.
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November 14, 2022Democrats gained strength across the lower third of the state, holding onto the Blaine House, the Legislature and both U.S. House seats. Republicans confront a party in crisis.
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The Cumberland County town is one of many small Maine communities that Republicans could count on for votes – until Tuesday.
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November 10, 2022The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage's defeat could usher in a new era for the state's Republican Party.
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November 3, 2022The Florida governor and presidential contender says fellow Republican would focus on family values, oppose Biden.
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November 1, 2022If 2018's 96% return rate holds, the state could see more than 200,000 absentee votes cast in this election, or roughly 23% of the electorate.
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The small town in rural Franklin County has seen an exodus of employers over the years and now is bracing for the closure of the nearby paper mill in Jay.
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To this day, the former governor still doesn’t understand that the health of Maine’s environment, people and economy are deeply connected.
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October 26, 2022Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage tangled over inflation and the economy in a televised debate Monday.
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October 24, 2022The gubernatorial candidates have diverging views and records on how to handle opioids, the pandemic and other issues.
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Both Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage have carried the city on their previous paths to the Blaine House.
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October 21, 2022The two Republican candidates told seniors at the Franco Center that Maine and the nation need change.
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Does anyone really think that the current governor represents Maine’s best interests?
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October 15, 2022While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state's role as a leader in fighting climate change.
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October 7, 2022To the chagrin of their bases, both gubernatorial candidates claim they would not change Maine's abortion law.
