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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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine small businesses will get help with spiking electricity bills
A state program will provide credits of more than $2,000 to hundreds of businesses to provide relief from high electric rates.
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While 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.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Abortion stances of Mills and LePage both likely disappointed their supporters
To the chagrin of their bases, both gubernatorial candidates claim they would not change Maine’s abortion law.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
State to intervene in Versant Power rate hike request
Gov. Janet Mills orders her energy office to oppose the rate proposal, which seeks a 32% increase for Maine’s second-largest electric utility.
Posted inElection 2022, News, Politics
Ad Watch: LePage ad claims big budget increase under Mills
In ‘Maine Choices,’ former Gov. Paul LePage claims Gov. Janet Mills’ budget was 580% higher than inflation. It’s true, but that isn’t as damning as the Republican challenger would like you to believe.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
LePage, sportsmen’s group tussle over $40 million fish hatchery
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says he lost the group’s support by refusing to promise funding for a $40 million fish hatchery. The group says it does not pressure any candidate and stands by its election guide, which gave an A rating to Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
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Virginia Gov. Youngkin stumps for LePage
Virginia’s first-term governor says Republicans have a winning formula on education: empower frustrated parents.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
LePage threatens Democratic staffer filming him at campaign event
‘Six feet away or I’m going to deck you,’ the Republican gubernatorial candidate said to the man who has been taking video of LePage at campaign events.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Paul LePage questions integrity of voting in Maine’s larger communities
Lewiston cited, without evidence, as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring.