Mark Bedell, a Republican, was arrested Sunday, and Republican leaders say he should end his candidacy.
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Crucial battle over solar panel incentives goes to Maine PUC
Many Maine jobs are at stake as a proposal to reduce the credits for power fed to the grid from home rooftops is debated at a hearing.
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Without change in state law, Maine IDs won’t get Mainers aboard airplanes in 2018
The Department of Homeland Security tells state officials that it won’t extend its deadlines for Maine to comply with the federal REAL ID law.
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Proposal would prevent PACs from paying Maine lawmakers
The state’s ethics commission will propose such a ban for any legislator with a ‘principal role’ in a political action committee.
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The ‘LePage effect’ looms in battle for State House
The governor’s personality and policies likely will play a role in November, especially in the dozens of tight House and Senate seats.
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Senate president fills in if Maine governor resigns or is impeached
The position held by Mike Thibodeau is first in the line of succession outlined by the Maine Constitution, followed by the House speaker, Mark Eves, and the secretary of state, Matt Dunlap.
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‘Time to move on’? Gov. LePage sends mixed signals on his future
He raises the possibility of not completing his second term, then backs away later while planning to meet with the Democratic legislator he threatened.
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Down-ticket candidates in Maine quiet on race for president
Many running for state office worry that widespread dislike for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could adversely affect their chances.
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LePage attorney urges court to dismiss Eves’ appeal of lawsuit
The filing is the latest turn in a dispute between over the governor’s involvement in Good Will-Hinckley’s decision to rescind a job offer to House Speaker Mark Eves.
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Ethics panel fines state Rep. Diane Russell over campaign finance report omission
Another complaint against the Portland Democrat is dismissed by the Maine commission.