The move was criticized by Governor Paul LePage who also stated that in the event of another shutdown, he would order the Washington County Sheriff to forcibly open Cobscook Bay State Park if necessary.
In December 2011, during an event in Northern Aroostook County, Paradis told Governor Paul LePage, "You come off as a bully" during a workshop regarding large cuts to MaineCare proposed by the LePage administration.
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