The chairman and the vice chairman quit amid tension within the ranks, and Bruce Poliquin may fill the void.
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House Majority Leader Berry declines SD 19 run; backs Arrowsic woman
House Majority Leader Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, said late Tuesday he won’t be seeking the soon-to-be-vacant state Senate District 19 seat representing Sagadahoc County, endorsing instead a small-business advocate who has chaired the county Democratic party.
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UMA signs 5-year deal with Maine Natural Gas
The University of Maine at Augusta has signed an agreement with Maine Natural Gas to provide service to the campus starting Oct. 1, according to a statement released Tuesday.
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Culture, vocal foes foil Maine gun limits
Despite the Newtown massacre and the 31 weapons-related bills, lawmakers added few controls.
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The state budget: 5 things you need to know
You will feel the effects of the financial plan approved by the Legislature last week. Here’s a glance at you can expect.
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On busy day, lawmakers uphold 24 LePage vetoes, override three
The budget override was a major reversal, but Gov. LePage sets a single-session record with 51 vetoes.
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Legislators gathering for vote on LePage budget veto
State House observers believe the House and Senate will disregard LePage’s pleas and ensure the government doesn’t shut down.
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LePage’s budget veto sets up showdown vote
Democrats say they have enough votes to override the veto, but if they don’t, Maine’s government will likely shut down.
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State House notebook: Override of budget veto in spotlight
With the scheduled legislative session over as of last week, the last large item looming over state government is the most important one: Maine’s next two-year budget. The Legislature has approved the $6.3 billion budget due to take effect July 1, but Gov. Paul LePage has said he is going to veto it. He has […]
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‘What ifs?’ of budget veto dwell in shadow of 126th Legislature’s first session
The last large item looming over state government is the most important one: Maine’s next two-year budget; Dennis Bailey calls Gov. Paul LePage’s shunning of MaineToday Media “stupid”; and LePage’s Vaseline quip gets extended mileage on social media.