Michael Shepherd

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Published
July 3, 2013

Maine Republican Party has shake-up at top

The chairman and the vice chairman quit amid tension within the ranks, and Bruce Poliquin may fill the void.
Published
July 3, 2013

House Majority Leader Berry declines SD 19 run; backs Arrowsic woman

House Majority Leader Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, said late Tuesday he won’t be seeking the soon-to-be-vacant state Senate District 19 seat representing Sagadahoc County, endorsing instead a small-business advocate who has chaired the county Democratic party.
Published
July 2, 2013

UMA signs 5-year deal with Maine Natural Gas

The University of Maine at Augusta has signed an agreement with Maine Natural Gas to provide service to the campus starting Oct. 1, according to a statement released Tuesday.
Published
June 30, 2013

Culture, vocal foes foil Maine gun limits

Despite the Newtown massacre and the 31 weapons-related bills, lawmakers added few controls.
Published
June 29, 2013

The state budget: 5 things you need to know

You will feel the effects of the financial plan approved by the Legislature last week. Here’s a glance at you can expect.
Published
June 26, 2013

On busy day, lawmakers uphold 24 LePage vetoes, override three

The budget override was a major reversal, but Gov. LePage sets a single-session record with 51 vetoes.
Published
June 25, 2013

Legislators gathering for vote on LePage budget veto

State House observers believe the House and Senate will disregard LePage’s pleas and ensure the government doesn’t shut down.
Published
June 24, 2013

LePage’s budget veto sets up showdown vote

Democrats say they have enough votes to override the veto, but if they don’t, Maine’s government will likely shut down.
Published
June 24, 2013

State House notebook: Override of budget veto in spotlight

With the scheduled legislative session over as of last week, the last large item looming over state government is the most important one: Maine’s next two-year budget. The Legislature has approved the $6.3 billion budget due to take effect July 1, but Gov. Paul LePage has said he is going to veto it. He has […]
Published
June 23, 2013

‘What ifs?’ of budget veto dwell in shadow of 126th Legislature’s first session

The last large item looming over state government is the most important one: Maine’s next two-year budget; Dennis Bailey calls Gov. Paul LePage’s shunning of MaineToday Media “stupid”; and LePage’s Vaseline quip gets extended mileage on social media.