The governor’s letter to the Humane Society questions the group’s priorities, prompting a response that describes him as a ‘menace’ on animal welfare.
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Cases of infectious disease rise, but data show no clear links to immigrants
Gov. Paul LePage again blames asylum seekers for the increase in Maine, but that can’t be confirmed in available public health records.
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Solar supporters urge Maine PUC to go slow on new rules
The Public Utilities Commission is expected to begin reviewing the credit system enjoyed by solar energy producers, since the Legislature failed to pass a major solar bill.
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LePage asks EU commissioner of the environment to oppose Sweden’s lobster ban
In a letter dated Wednesday, the governor says the proposed ban on American lobster is not based on sound science.
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PUC staff advises against plan to expand Maine’s natural gas pipeline capacity
A long-awaited report says consumers wouldn’t benefit from the $75 million annual outlay because of low oil and gas prices, pipelines under construction and other market conditions.
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LePage offers to meet with leader of Natural Resources Council of Maine
But the way the invitation is announced – and the response from the group’s executive director – highlights the chilly relations between the governor and Maine’s largest environmental group.
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Speakers invited to congressional hearing air opposition to North Woods national monument
Gov. Paul LePage, a critic of the proposal, tells two members of the House Natural Resources Committee that the family of Roxanne Quimby is just ‘seeking to create its own legacy.’
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LePage joins lawsuit by 10 states seeking to void Obama’s transgender directive
His action in the debate over school bathroom access, taken in a personal capacity without involving the state itself, upsets Maine’s LGBT advocates.
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Bill Nemitz: Here’s a slightly shocking idea for ending Gov. LePage’s lies
All that may be needed is an electrical device that gently zaps him every time he wanders away from the truth.
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Portland chief says LePage mistaken in account of overdoses at Deering High
Michael Sauschuck says the incident that LePage uses to oppose more access to Narcan involved a non-student at Deering Oaks, and lawmakers want an apology.