

Gov. Paul LePage acknowledges cheers at the start of his inauguration at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday. Gregory Rec / Staff Photographer
First lady Ann LePage speaks at the inauguration of Gov. Paul LePage at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday.
People from across Maine pour into the Augusta Civic Center Wednesday to watch Republican Gov. Paul LePage be sworn in for a second term. LePage's inaugural team expected about 3,200 people to attend the ceremony and about 2,700 to attend the governor's inaugural party Wednesday evening. Gregory Rec / Staff Photographer
“My long term vision is very simple: It’s Maine without an income tax,” Gov. Paul LePage said during his second inaugural address Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center. The Associated Press/Robert F. Bukaty
Maine Gov. Paul LePage said Mainers "want a smaller, more efficient state government" during his second inaugural address Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center. The Associated Press/Robert F. Bukaty
Maine Gov. Paul LePage delivers his inaugural address after taking the oath of office for his second term at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday. The Associated Press/Robert F. Bukaty
Maine Senate President Michael Thibodeau administers the oath of office to Gov. Paul LePage at LePage's inauguration for his second term. at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday. Photo by Gregory Rec/Staff
Maine Gov. Paul LePage said Mainers "want a smaller, more efficient state government" during his second inaugural address Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center. Photo by Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer
A screen shows the image of Gov. Paul LePage as he speaks during his inauguration at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday. Photo by Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer
Videographers are silhouetted as Gov. Paul LePage speaks during his inauguration at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday. Photo by Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer
His inaugural speech over, Gov. Paul LePage waves to the crowd at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday. Photo by Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer