AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage threatened Tuesday to veto two gambling bills working their way through the Legislature if they wind up on his desk, saying voters, not lawmakers, should have the final say on the matter. Both citizen-initiated bills have received favorable votes so far, setting the stage for possible if not likely legislative […]
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We don’t need more money to select governor
When the people speak, they have the final word. That’s why the Maine Legislature has been wary of repealing or significantly altering laws approved by Maine’s voters in statewide referendums. This Legislature, however, is on the verge of approving a measure that would give a significant advantage to the current governor in raising money for […]
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Gov. LePage signs bill banning texting while driving in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Texting while driving will soon be against the law in Maine. Gov. Paul LePage on Friday signed legislation that outlaws text messaging while driving. The law takes effect 90 days after the present legislative session ends. Violators will pay fines starting at $100. LePage says that all too often, drivers are […]
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Maine political sign advertised on Craigslist
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Days after an “Open for Business” sign was swiped from the side of Interstate 95 in southern Maine, an ad has appeared on Craigslist for a “lightly used political sign.” The donated sign was installed in Kittery in March to highlight Gov. Paul LePage’s commitment to creating jobs. The Craigslist ad […]
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House votes to sustain Maine governor’s 1st veto
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine House has voted to let Gov. Paul LePage’s first veto stand. Representatives voted Thursday to sustain a bill that would have prevented insurance companies from including clauses in their contracts with health care providers requiring the providers to give the insurers the lowest rates providers negotiate with any carrier. […]
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LePage’s “Open for Business” sign stolen off I-95
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — A sign declaring that Maine is “Open for Business” has been stolen from alongside Interstate 95 in southern Maine. Adrienne Bennett, spokeswoman for Maine Gov. Paul LePage, says the $1,300 sign — funded through private donations — disappeared over Memorial Day weekend. The sign was installed in March at the gateway […]
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LePage getting busier signing bills
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers are sending Gov. Paul LePage increasingly heavy volumes of paperwork as the legislative session draws closer to its scheduled June adjournment, but high-profile issues that include the state budget and a tax overhaul wait to be resolved. On Wednesday, LePage signed 17 bills into law. Monday’s total was 18. […]
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Boston company will bring up to 250 jobs to Lewiston
LEWISTON — Boston-based Carbonite, a company that specializes in online data backup systems, will bring 50 jobs to Lewiston by the end of summer and up to 250 by the end of next year, according to Carbonite CEO David Friend. The jobs are being brought to the states from the company’s tech support center in […]
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LePage taps Gervais tapped for economic development post
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is tapping the acting commissioner of Maine Department of Economic & Community Development to replace the commissioner who resigned last month following remarks that offended rural residents, African-Americans and Native Americans, the governor’s office said Monday. The announcement that LePage selected George Gervais to the post comes […]
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LePage not keen on renewable power subsidies
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage used his weekly radio address Saturday to tout his proposal to change the state’s renewable energy mandate, a plan critics say will increase dependence on fossil fuels. LePage’s original bill aimed to give electric consumers a choice to buy a “green power standard” offer as part of […]