The Maine Wire
  • News
  • Commentary
  • The Blog
  • About
  • Investigations
  • Support the Maine Wire
  • Store
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending News
  • Vance to Lead Saturday Morning Iran Peace Talks in Pakistan
  • Wiscasset Men Found with Huge Variety of Drugs and 24 Firearms
  • Maine to Receive $65 Million in Federal Funding for Rural Infrastructure Upgrades
  • NH Woman Killed by Police After Rampage with Fire Extinguisher and Knife
  • Supplemental Budget Includes $5M for “Reproductive Health Care” and “Family Planning” Providers
  • Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Who Led DEI Push Resigning at the End of April
  • Elected Maine Official Calls Tax Complainers Lazy Couch-Keyboard Addicts, Then Tries To Pull It Back
  • Ohio Perv First Convicted Under New Trump Law Criminalizing ‘Intimate Deepfakes’
Facebook Twitter Instagram
The Maine Wire
Thursday, April 9
  • News
  • Commentary
  • The Blog
  • About
  • Investigations
  • Support the Maine Wire
  • Store
The Maine Wire
Home » News » News » Governor LePage Apologizes to the People of Maine, Gattine Family
News

Governor LePage Apologizes to the People of Maine, Gattine Family

Office of Governor Paul LePageBy Office of Governor Paul LePageAugust 31, 20163 Comments1 Min Read
Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Reddit
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Governor Paul R. LePage has announced he will take several actions in light of recent controversial comments from both himself and Representative Drew Gattine.

“To the Maine people, I am asking for forgiveness. Comments I have expressed recently are unacceptable, and I apologize sincerely for using such disrespectful language as your Governor,” said Governor LePage. “Also, I would like to express an apology to the Gattine family. I understand how hurtful statements affect a family and regret that my words have upset your lives. For this I am truly sorry.”

Tuesday morning on WVOM 101.3 & 101.9 The Voice of Maine, the Governor agreed his comments were inappropriate and repeatedly expressed remorse for them. In an effort to bring closure for all those involved, Governor LePage has invited Rep. Drew Gattine to meet privately today. Furthermore, the Governor has said he and his family will be seeking spiritual guidance as they move forward in finding closure themselves.

“We always have been a family of faith, and we recognize that the grace and guidance from God can make us stronger in life,” said First Lady Ann LePage.

apology Featured gattine Governor LePage news
Previous ArticleHow to Speak to Gun Control Supporters
Next Article Question 4 Is a Problem Which Literally Just Keeps Growing
Office of Governor Paul LePage

A business leader who served his community as mayor, Paul LePage decided to run for Governor believing the approach that had succeeded throughout his business career and in Waterville could work for all of Maine. Paul LePage was sworn in as Maine Governor on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 and is currently serving his second term.

Latest News

Vance to Lead Saturday Morning Iran Peace Talks in Pakistan

April 9, 2026

Wiscasset Men Found with Huge Variety of Drugs and 24 Firearms

April 9, 2026

Maine to Receive $65 Million in Federal Funding for Rural Infrastructure Upgrades

April 9, 2026
0 0 votes
Article Rating
3 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Allan Whalan
Allan Whalan
2 years ago

greetings, noted blog on lardaceous loss. such a thing helped.

0
Jesse Tetrick
Jesse Tetrick
2 years ago

greetings, regal blog on fatlike loss. akin helped.

0
Wenona Pollina
Wenona Pollina
2 years ago

good day, major blog on lardaceous loss. parallel helped.

0
Recent News

Vance to Lead Saturday Morning Iran Peace Talks in Pakistan

April 9, 2026

Wiscasset Men Found with Huge Variety of Drugs and 24 Firearms

April 9, 2026

Maine to Receive $65 Million in Federal Funding for Rural Infrastructure Upgrades

April 9, 2026

NH Woman Killed by Police After Rampage with Fire Extinguisher and Knife

April 8, 2026

Supplemental Budget Includes $5M for “Reproductive Health Care” and “Family Planning” Providers

April 8, 2026
Newsletter

News

  • News
  • Campaigns & Elections
  • Opinion & Commentary
  • Media Watch
  • Education
  • Media

Maine Wire

  • About the Maine Wire
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Submit Commentary
  • Complaints
  • Maine Policy Institute

Resources

  • Maine Legislature
  • Legislation Finder
  • Get the Newsletter
  • Maine Wire TV

Facebook Twitter Instagram Steam RSS
  • Post Office Box 7829, Portland, Maine 04112

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

wpDiscuz