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Maine's State of the State Address gets Partisan Prelude

Maine's State of the State Address gets Partisan Prelude

Posted: January 24, 2012

Maine's State of the State Address gets Partisan Prelude 01/23/2012  Reported By: A.J. Higgins Learn More.... About A.J. Higgins Send...

Can LePage close Maine’s schools? No, but he can cut their state funds

Posted: January 23, 2012

By Abigail Curtis, BDN Staff Posted Jan. 20, 2012, at 6:31 p.m. When Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday night threatened to close public schools on May 1...

Many await governor's address

Posted: January 23, 2012

Many await governor's address More a than a few suspect LePage will have a surprise or two By John Richardsonjrichardson@mainetoday.com MaineToday...

Democrats challenge governor to stop divisive ideology, lead on the economy

Posted: January 23, 2012

Maine needs positive vision for economic future AUGUSTA – One day before Maine’s “State of the State” address, Democratic state lawmakers...

Legislature has to address changes to Maine Clean Election Act

Posted: January 23, 2012

By Eric Russell, BDN Staff Posted Jan. 20, 2012, at 5:45 p.m. AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill that would strip all mentions of matching funds from the...

Senate Democratic Leader Promotes Measures to Strengthen Maine’s Economy

Posted: January 21, 2012

Two bills focus on economic development and job creation AUGUSTA – As part of a larger plan by the Senate Democrats to bolster Maine’s economy,...

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. John Patrick

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. John Patrick

Posted: January 20, 2012

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. John Patrick Good Morning. This is state Senator John Patrick of Rumford.   Today marks the second...

ALFOND RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR'S OVERREACH

Posted: January 20, 2012

Augusta—Assistant Democratic Leader Senator Justin Alfond issued the following statement in response to Governor LePage's comment to close schools...

Fines dropped against two logging firms, prompting appeal

Posted: January 20, 2012

By Kevin Miller, BDN Staff Posted Jan. 19, 2012, at 8:11 p.m. AUGUSTA, Maine — Two Aroostook County lawmakers are appealing a decision by...

Seacoast Online | Former MTA boss plans guilty plea, prison time

Posted: January 20, 2012

Source: Seacoast Online, January 20, 2012   Former Maine Turnpike Authority Executive Director Paul Violette was charged Thursday with felony...