Comment on LePage mostly made good on his promise to improve Maine’s economy

Editor’s note: During the final days of his tenure as governor, the BDN will explore the impact Paul LePage had on Maine during his eight years in office. When Republican Gov. Paul LePage added an “Open for Business” sign to greet motorists entering Maine during his second month in office, his political opponents dismissed it as a stunt. But almost eight years later, Maine business leaders generally agree it was more than a symbolic gesture and that LePage delivered on his campaign promise to improve the state’s business climate.