Paul LePage Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Legislators overturn LePage veto of bill sought by ‘cold case families’

by Kevin Miller April 11, 2016April 12, 2016

The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Maine biomass bailout would tap $13.4 million in public funds

by Steve Mistler April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.

Business, Maine, News

Worry, and mystery, after LePage says 900 layoffs coming in southern Maine

by Noel K. Gallagher April 7, 2016April 7, 2016

The governor’s spokesman declines to elaborate, and local and state officials say they are unaware of pending job losses.

News, Politics

Republicans in Maine House block $18 million spending plan

by The Associated Press April 5, 2016April 6, 2016

The measure fails to get the 102 votes needed in the Democratic-controlled House to override an expected veto from Gov. Paul LePage.

Maine, News, Politics

LePage swears in Biddeford senator caught up in larger political tussle

by Kevin Miller April 5, 2016April 6, 2016

Sen. Susan Deschambault takes the oath of office in the governor’s office four days after he canceled her swearing-in over an unrelated dispute with Democrats.

Maine, News, Politics

Gov. LePage to end delay, swear in new Maine senator Tuesday

by Steve Mistler April 4, 2016April 5, 2016

He had rebuffed Democrat Susan Deschambault once during a dispute with her party, leading the Senate to hold off on key votes until she’s seated.

Maine, News, Politics

LePage ready to swear in Biddeford Democrat as state senator

by From Staff Reports April 3, 2016April 4, 2016

On Friday, the governor canceled the swearing-in ceremony after Democrats rejected one of his nominees.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Obstructionist, defiant LePage gets salary he merits

April 2, 2016April 1, 2016

I’m surprised that Paul LePage is unhappy with his salary. He should know that the lowest salary in the country is appropriate for a governor who’s a total obstructionist, regularly defies the will of the people, doesn’t seem to care about the pain he inflicts on the least fortunate among us and acts in a […]