Maine State Police confirmed Friday that they are investigating allegations that prompted state Rep. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, to seek a protection order against her former boyfriend, Rep. Alex Cornell du Houx, D-Brunswick.

Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday nominated Mark Vannoy to the Public Utilities Commission.

Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday nominated Mark Vannoy to the Public Utilities Commission.

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s budget-writing committee on Thursday came to an agreement on $95.6 million worth of bonds that may end up being considered by voters in November but first will have to clear the desk of Gov. Paul LePage.

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s budget-writing committee on Thursday came to an agreement on $95.6 million worth of bonds that may end up being considered by voters in November but first will have to clear the desk of Gov. Paul LePage.

Nearly $96 million would be borrowed for road and other projects, but LePage insists on DHHS cuts first.

Gov. Paul LePage this week directly linked his contentious proposal to address an estimated $89 million budget gap at the Department of Health and Human Services with his willingness to send a bond package to voters. At a glance, the governor’s comments signal yet another round of political brinkmanship with Augusta lawmakers. However, there are […]

Gov. Paul LePage this week directly linked his contentious proposal to address an estimated $89 million budget gap at the Department of Health and Human Services with his willingness to send a bond package to voters.