A separate facility for criminally insanse patients may be the only way to restore Riverview’s U.S. certification, a top official says.
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After closed-door meeting, LePage administration says National Guard to aid in fight against heroin trade
Maine’s public safety commissioner discusses law enforcement efforts after the meeting called by the governor to discuss the state’s drug crisis.
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LePage defends Republican lawmaker who changed vote on bill to release conservation bonds
In a series of letters and a handwritten note, the governor blames stalled bonds on the Legislature.
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Maine DHHS to use $3.24 million in welfare savings for elder services
Commissioner Mary Mayhew says money saved by a time limit on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families will provide funds for home care of seniors and Meals on Wheels.
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Ending long legal fight, group names donors who helped overturn Maine’s same-sex marriage law in 2009
The seven people gave $2 million to influence the campaign, the National Organization for Marriage reports, and all had ties to conservative Christian groups.
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Maine’s economic development chief says agency lacks staff to oversee tax incentive programs
Commissioner George Gervais also raises the question with lawmakers as to whether his agency should have the job of compelling businesses to comply with audits.
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Maine committee delays vote on second LePage investigation
The Government Oversight Committee took no action on a request to review whether the governor threatened to withhold funding from the World Acadian Congress.
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Angus King, George Mitchell say Iran accord is better than alternatives
An overflow crowd turns out in Portland to hear a current senator, a former senator and former Ambassador Nicholas Burns talk about the deal that Republicans are trying to reject.
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LePage’s handwritten notes show failings in Maine’s record retention law
The governor’s blunt letters may make headlines, but not history.
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New court claim alleges that LePage broke state law in dispute with Eves
Added to an earlier federal court filing, the new claim illustrates that LePage ‘also violated Maine law when he blackmailed Good Will-Hinckley to coerce it into firing Speaker Eves,’ says Eves’ attorney.