The former governor nearly eradicated public health nursing in Maine, putting the state at a disadvantage as it prepares for and respond to crises.
Paul LePage
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: No need to raise Maine governor’s salary
There is no shortage of qualified people willing to run for an office that is supposed to be underpaid.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bill would nearly double Maine’s governor’s pay, from $70,000 to $135,000
The legislation that went before the State and Local Government Committee on Monday also would boost pay and reimbursements for state lawmakers and judges, who, like the governor, are the lowest paid in the nation.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
LePage says he was paid to advocate for hydropower corridor
Maine’s former governor says that he was paid by a lobbying firm to advocate for the proposed CMP hydropower corridor.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Susan Collins complains about misleading campaign advertising
At Republican dinner Saturday in Lewiston that barred the press, Maine’s senior senator expresses hope for winning a fifth term this year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Times Record
Voter-approved money that LePage blocked is finally going to new housing for seniors
The $14.5 million approved by Maine voters in 2015 is combined with other funding and awarded to seven projects that will provide 212 units of affordable housing for Mainers 55 and older.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Former Gov. Paul LePage really did move to Florida
The two-term Republican governor registered to vote in Ormond Beach, where he bought a house in 2018 while in office.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Cooper: Trump investigation harks back to stymied LePage impeachment
There is an obligation to rein in the chief executive when he or she has flouted the Constitution and the rule of law, even if conviction is unlikely.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Ocean wind power back on track in Maine
A political roadblock, not a failure of technology, cost this clean power technology crucial time.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
LePage: Mills should not have dropped Riverview lawsuit
The former governor defends his decision to draw down federal funds to run an unaccredited institution.