The small town in rural Franklin County has seen an exodus of employers over the years and now is bracing for the closure of the nearby paper mill in Jay.
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Mills, LePage trade blame for high energy costs
Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage tangled over inflation and the economy in a televised debate Monday.
Mills, LePage clash on health care policies
The gubernatorial candidates have diverging views and records on how to handle opioids, the pandemic and other issues.
Outsider Sam Hunkler embraces an alternative way to run for office
Can a retired doctor from Down East get elected Maine governor without money, staff, political experience or a platform? The independent candidate intends to find out.
In a city of divided loyalties, Lewiston voters cite economy and abortion as top concerns
Both Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage have carried the city on their previous paths to the Blaine House.
Paul LePage and Bruce Poliquin team up to campaign in Lewiston
The two Republican candidates told seniors at the Franco Center that Maine and the nation need change.
Mayors warn that Paul LePage will hurt Maine cities if he wins governor’s race
Trio of Democrats say Gov. Janet Mills has helped fund municipalities since taking office, while LePage reduced their funding during his two terms.
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state’s role as a leader in fighting climate change.
Without Mills, LePage and Hunkler discuss dam removal, housing, forever chemicals during Waterville forum
Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent candidate Sam Hunkler fielded policy questions Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.
Mills and LePage take on economic issues, and each other, in Portland debate
Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage sparred over economic issues Thursday morning at a breakfast meeting of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.