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Republicans block action to hold Gov. LePage accountable

Republicans block action to hold Gov. LePage accountable

Posted: September 07, 2016

AUGUSTA — House Speaker Mark Eves on Tuesday announced the results of his formal poll of the House Representatives, conducted to determine whether...

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Sen. Alfond: GOP failed leadership test posed by Gov. LePage

Sen. Alfond: GOP failed leadership test posed by Gov. LePage

Posted: September 02, 2016

Gov. Paul LePage’s behavior and words have grown increasingly erratic, irresponsible and dangerous. They threaten any return to stable,...

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Alfond calls on Thibodeau to poll senators for special session

Alfond calls on Thibodeau to poll senators for special session

Posted: September 02, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond released the following statement regarding the potential for a special session of the Legislature...

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Alfond statement on Gov. LePage’s meeting with Rep. Gattine

Alfond statement on Gov. LePage’s meeting with Rep. Gattine

Posted: August 31, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond released the following statement Wednesday regarding Gov. Paul LePage’s meeting with Rep. Drew...

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Alfond, Hill statement on Gov. LePage's resignation consideration

Posted: August 30, 2016

AUGUSTA – Senate Democratic leaders released the following statement regarding Gov. Paul LePage’s Tuesday morning interview on WVOM, in which...

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Democratic leaders: ‘Censure’ is no solution to governor’s behavior

Democratic leaders: ‘Censure’ is no solution to governor’s behavior

Posted: August 29, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Democratic leaders in the Legislature released the following statement regarding Republican Sen. Amy Volk’s response to the...

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Senate Dems: LePage’s comments raise questions of capacity to lead

Senate Dems: LePage’s comments raise questions of capacity to lead

Posted: August 26, 2016

Democratic Leaders Alfond, Hill say governor must apologize AUGUSTA — The Leaders of the Maine Senate Democrats released the following statement...

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Maine Senate Democrats earn high marks for pro-environment votes

Maine Senate Democrats earn high marks for pro-environment votes

Posted: August 25, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Democratic members of the Maine Senate showed their commitment to Maine’s environment and natural resources with their...

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Sen. Breen earns perfect record for conservation votes in 2016

Sen. Breen earns perfect record for conservation votes in 2016

Posted: August 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, received a perfect score for her votes to protect Maine’s environment, support clean energy and defend...

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Alfond hails historic creation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Alfond hails historic creation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Posted: August 24, 2016

The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument includes 87,500 acres east of Baxter State Park, and contains the East Branch of the Penobscot...

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