Paul LePage Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Greg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion

The View From Here: ‘Electability’ too hard to judge

by Greg Kesich February 24, 2019February 23, 2019

Primary voters should pick their favorite and not try to guess who might do best in November 2020.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Take a lesson from ex-Gov. Paul LePage’s receipts

by The Editorial Board February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

Released two years after being requested, records show that LePage and his staff spent freely at properties owned by President Trump.

Maine, News, Politics

LePage denies knowing he paid up to $1,100 a night at Trump hotel

by Bob Keyes February 18, 2019February 19, 2019

In a radio interview, the former governor responds to a Maine Sunday Telegram story documenting at least $22,000 in Maine taxpayer-funded expenses at the hotel in Washington.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine governor looks ahead after turbulent LePage era

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press February 17, 2019February 17, 2019

For many, Janet Mills’ style is an overdue breath of fresh air.

Greg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion

The View From Here: Maine Republicans keep winning on taxes

by Greg Kesich February 17, 2019February 16, 2019

Rhetoric that makes tax rates untouchable hamstrings government’s ability to meet the people’s needs.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Mills budget proposal kicks off dynamic process

by Jim Fossel February 17, 2019February 16, 2019

The budget might be in balance now, but it’s based on assumptions that will need to be tested.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine paid for 40 rooms at Trump hotel for LePage, staff

by Scott Thistle and Kevin Miller February 17, 2019March 19, 2019

Newly released receipts reveal nearly a dozen trips to the president’s luxury hotel, part of $170,000 in out-of-state travel by the former Maine governor in recent years.