Legislators were unwilling to sponsor a bill to pursue the idea, which Robert Macdonald says was intended to fight fraud and abuse, not publicly shame people.

Robert Macdonald says he wants to create an online registry for welfare recipients. City residents are largely against the idea but some share his frustration

Robert Macdonald, a frequent critic of public assistance programs, says ‘I hope this makes people think twice about applying for welfare.’

Party leaders want voters to decide on income tax and welfare cuts that mirror Gov. LePage initiatives rejected by the Legislature.

After withholding voter-approved bonds, he continues to assert control over land conservation by blocking use of existing cash.

Maine’s congresswoman says the split with her husband of four years is amicable and a mutual decision.