Maine Gov. Paul LePage acknowledges cheers during his second inauguration at the Augusta Civic Center on Jan. 7, 2015. The two-term Republican governor ends an eventful and tumultuous era in the Blaine House this week. Check out a selection of photos from LePage's days in office online at pressherald.com and inside on Page A14.

Gov. Paul LePage speaks during the Republican Party State Convention in 2012.

2010: Gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage and his supporters in Waterville react to news of his victory in the Republican primary. LePage won 38 percent of the vote in a field of seven candidates.

2014: Seeking a second term, incumbent Gov. Paul LePage faced challengers Eliot Cutler, left, an independent, and Democrat Mike Michaud.

2014: A jubilant Gov. Paul LePage greets supporters in Lewiston after winning re-election. He has lately suggested he could return in 2022.

2016: The governor introduces presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Portland rally. As leaders, they beg comparisons.

2016: Gov. Paul LePage repeatedly stirred controversy by injecting race into political discourse, including debate over the opioid crisis.

2017: Republican Gov. Paul LePage made prolific use of his veto pen, rejecting a record 600-plus bills during his eight years in office.