The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.
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Maine biomass bailout would tap $13.4 million in public funds
An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.
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Worry, mystery after LePage says 900 layoffs coming in southern Maine
The governor’s spokesman declines to elaborate, and local and state officials say they are unaware of pending job losses.
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Republicans in Maine House block $18 million spending plan
The measure fails to get the 102 votes needed in the Democratic-controlled House to override an expected veto from Gov. Paul LePage.
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LePage swears in Biddeford senator caught up in larger political tussle
Sen. Susan Deschambault takes the oath of office in the governor’s office four days after the governor canceled her swearing-in over an unrelated dispute with Democrats.
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LePage ready to swear in Biddeford Democrat as state senator
On Friday, the governor canceled the swearing-in ceremony after Democrats rejected one of his nominees.
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LePage refuses to swear in senator-elect over nomination spat with Democrats
The governor cancels Susan Deschambault’s scheduled swearing-in ceremony Friday morning in response to Democrats’ stance against one of his nominees.
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Gov. LePage’s family dog dies after third bout with cancer
Baxter, an 11-year-old white and brown Jack Russell terrier mix, had been part of the governor’s family for nearly a decade.
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Judge schedules first oral arguments in lawsuit by Speaker Eves against Gov. LePage
The hearing in U.S. District Court in Portland on April 1 will be on LePage’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit on grounds of immunity and First Amendment rights.
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LePage vows to rebuild road across Quimby land, escalating fight over national park
The administration plans to re-establish access to 2,500 acres of public reserved lands surrounded by conservationist Roxanne Quimby’s land in the Katahdin region.