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.
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LePage suggests King is acting in support of national park near Katahdin
The governor and U.S. senator clash over whether inviting the park service chief to the state to hear from the public is ‘ignoring the will of Mainers.’
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LePage pushes again for reduced income taxes, energy costs
At a low-key public forum in Oakland, the governor repeats his contention that a solar energy bill that he successfully vetoed was ‘a bad deal for Maine.’
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House Speaker to appeal dismissal of his federal lawsuit against Gov. LePage
Mark Eves’ attorney files a notice of appeal in his suit alleging that the governor abused the power of his office.
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LePage abruptly cancels appearance at birthday celebration at Husson
The governor cancels two hours before his scheduled appearance and two days after storming out of a speaking engagement at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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Solar energy bill compromise fails and LePage vetoes it
Advocates will push for an override vote Friday in the Legislature.