But his opponents and a transportation industry expert see sobering challenges, not just business opportunities as the ice cap melts and Arctic shipping lanes open.
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Democrat says Maine DHHS stalling on rides broker
Despite pressure to reduce missed pickups or drop the company, Commissioner Mayhew says the decision will not be rushed.
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LePage administration defends decision to move DHHS offices from Portland
Critics of the move stage a protest by bus, riding to the proposed new site near the airport.
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Maine tax panel gives report lacking details
The task force charged with cutting $40 million in tax breaks ultimately fails to reach a consensus.
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Maine tax breaks panel to unveil recommendations
A special group of lawmakers, economists and business leaders is expected to make preliminary recommendations to the Legislature’s budget-writing committee.
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Maine tax panel will release suggestions for savings Monday
Lawmakers must cut $40 million to meet the state’s balanced budget requirement and it won’t be easy.
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Winning bidder for new DHHS offices a major donor to LePage
Other builders who competed for the project questioned the process, but they don’t think politics swayed the bid award.
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Michaud wins Sierra Club backing
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate secures the endorsement as he seeks to build a broad coalition of progressive voters and donors.
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Maine marijuana backer says allies doomed 2014 bill
Thursday’s vote means a bill to legalize small amounts of marijuana throughout the state won’t be able to be reintroduced before 2015.
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Former EqualityMaine leader endorses Cutler over Michaud
Betsy Smith plans to lead a group to elect Eliot Cutler governor next November.