As LePage and Democrats squabble over when to vote on it, a key waterfront project remains unfunded.
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Longtime Maine gay-rights leader moving on
After the same-sex marriage victory last fall, Betsy Smith says it’s time for others to fight for social equality.
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LePage appoints new chief legal counsel
Carlisle McLean, a longtime LePage aide, replaces Michael Cianchette, who is leaving for a deployment in Afghanistan.
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Two candidates get into races for Maine’s congressional seats
A Republican is the first to declare he’ll run in the 1st District, and a Democrat joins the field in the 2nd.
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Speedo clip a laughing matter, says Maine candidate
Eric Brakey, a professional actor, brushes off critics of the clip posted on a conservative website.
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Bowen says he’ll keep pushing for controversial education reforms
Maine’s education chief reaffirms his support for the ideas of Tony Bennett, who stepped down as Florida’s education commissioner amid scandal on Thursday.
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LePage ‘offended’ by charter school criticisms
At a Heritage Policy Center luncheon, he blasts Sen. Justin Alfond’s family background and criticism of the school for hosting the conservative group.
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Maine moms to urge LePage support for BPA disclosure
The group will ask the governor to send letters to Maine’s 10 largest food companies, asking them to disclose which products have packaging made with BPA.
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After criticisms, Maine DEP to have hearing on new smog rules
A date has not been determined, but the public will be allowed to speak about rule changes that could weaken air-quality rules.
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Ethics panel splits decision on Maine lawmaker
The ethics board rules on Rep. Mike Nadeau, a Republican accused of illegally coordinating with outside ad buyers.