The governor’s latest claims are called into question following his appearance on Bangor radio.
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Three Maine companies win governor’s excellence awards
Geaghan’s Pub and Craft Brewery of Bangor, Systems Engineering of Portland, and Landry/French Construction Co. of Scarborough are honored.
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Despite political shifts, solar decision expected by year’s end in Maine
A proposal to limit incentives for homeowners is likely strengthened in wake of state and federal election results.
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Eves loses appeal of federal lawsuit against LePage
The outgoing House speaker sued Maine’s governor in 2015 after LePage intervened in Eves’ hiring as president of Good Will-Hinckley.
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LePage makes move to keep his pick in charge of education department
In appointing Robert Hasson to the post of temporary deputy commissioner, the governor keeps his original nominee, William Beardsley, on as deputy commissioner.
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LePage’s opt-out from resettlement program won’t stop refugees from coming to Maine
A spokeswoman for Catholic Charities Maine stresses that for now the agency will continue providing services to refugees.
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Market forces mean Trump can’t pull plug on clean energy, experts say
Although energy policies will change under the Trump administration, panelists at a conference in Portland say the changes likely won’t be as extensive as people expect.
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Maine’s energy chief stepping down, says lobbyists have too much power
Patrick Woodcock says he enjoyed his job but ‘Augusta is really broken,’ with energy policy hinging too much on special interests.
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Opponents of legalized marijuana set to request recount, at cost of $500,000
The group intends to submit petitions by Wednesday, hoping the month-long recount will erase Question 1’s unofficial winning margin of 4,402 votes.
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New Trump administration could have broad impact on Maine
The president-elect’s positions have changed often, but could alter how Maine approaches issues such as health care insurance, education standards, energy policy, cross-border trade, immigration and more.