As a debate swirls around the nation, five of Maine’s seven major congressional candidates — including two Republicans — say they are pro-choice.
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Maine’s Ron Paul delegates stand their ground
Charlie Webster of the Maine Republican Party says a compromise was offered to take away half of Ron Paul’s 20 elected Maine delegates and give them to Romney. But the elected delegates say that’s not acceptable.
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School chief defends his lambasting of Gov. LePage
Superintendent Paul Perzanoski says he wanted to let teachers know they have a right to defend themselves from the governor’s “manipulation of facts.”
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A week before GOP convention, fate of Maine’s delegates still unknown
Maine’s elected delegates support Ron Paul, and Republicans may want to keep away anyone who doesn’t fully back Mitt Romney.
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Sen. Collins calls Akin rape comments ‘deeply offensive,’ ‘outrageous’
Meanwhile, other Maine politicians call on the Missouri U.S. Senate candidate to immediately resign from Congress.
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LePage names picks to lead tech institute, housing authority
A former business executive and the director of housing for Westbrook are the nominees.
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LePage nominates legal adviser to become judge
Dan Billings wins praise from Republicans and Democrats alike for his even temper and empathy.
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LePage administration OKs raises for DHHS caseworkers
The increases are awarded despite a wage freeze for state employees that has been in effect since 2009.
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Summers panel on election practices to hold hearing
The commission was formed after allegations that ineligible voters have cast ballots in past elections.
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Political Notebook: Governor’s an ace at grabbing spotlight
Hand it to Gov. Paul LePage. The man knows how to get attention — and keep us guessing. The latest proof came Thursday morning, when a liberal blogger released an audio tape of the governor’s gruff voice saying he was working on a divisive, ground-breaking and secret initiative, and planned to call the Legislature back […]