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  • Published
    May 5, 2012

    Police review lawmakers’ breakup

    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.

  • Published
    May 4, 2012

    LePage nominates Vannoy for PUC

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

  • Published
    May 4, 2012

    LePage taps Vannoy for utilities commission

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

  • Published
    May 3, 2012

    Protection order issued after lawmakers’ breakup

    Rep. Erin Herbig of Belfast says she’s been stalked and threatened by Rep. Alex Cornell Du Houx of Brunswick.

  • Published
    April 27, 2012

    Legislative panel approves $96M bond package

    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.

  • Published
    April 27, 2012

    Panel offers bond deal

    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.

  • Published
    April 26, 2012

    Budgeters agree on five-piece bond plan

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

  • Published
    April 26, 2012

    State bonding package may hinge on DHHS cuts

    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 […]

  • Published
    April 26, 2012

    Bond proposals cited as vital for road repair, job creation

    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.