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Maine mayor files to run in 2010 governor's race

Published on Wednesday, Sep 23, 2009 at 12:12 am | Last updated on Wednesday, Sep 23, 2009 at 10:10 am 3 Comments
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Waterville Mayor Paul LePage is the latest to join a crowded field of candidates who have filed to run in next year's race for governor.

LePage, a Republican who is general manager of the Marden's Surplus and Salvage store chain, filed the necessary paperwork on Tuesday. He told the Bangor Daily News that his campaign will focus on smaller government, lower taxes, less regulation and improving the state's business climate.

Beverly Cooper-Pete of Portland also filed Tuesday as an unenrolled candidate.

In all, more than 20 people have filed paperwork for the 2010 gubernatorial race.

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LePage is a boisterous big

By mikethomas, unverified — Thu, 09/24/2009 - 13:21

LePage is a boisterous big mouth who is quick to slam anyone or anything if its gets a headline. Just who and what Maine does not need at the helm.

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Mayor Paul LePage seems to

By Mark Turek, verified user — Thu, 09/24/2009 - 05:49

Mayor Paul LePage seems to bring a lot of good business experience into Governor's race, and he's clearly able to make some tough decisions when needed. I look forward to learning more about Mayor LePage and the other candidates over the next year.

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