The best way to change the law is not with the people’s veto, but by changing the lawmakers.

For better or worse, Gov. LePage seems to know how to grab the whole world’s attention.

There’s no telling what you may find along the way in almost a century of living.

February starts with Groundhog Day, when, according to tradition, furry rodents creep out of their holes. If they can see their shadows, they register campaign committees with the state ethics commission.

In March, tradition tells us, human candidates for mayor of Portland do the same.

Actually, there is no tradition when it comes to electing a mayor in Portland, or if there is, it’s buried so deeply in history that no one alive (except maybe Herb Adams) remembers what it is.

A successful 33-year-old anti-litter program is up for review in this new political environment.

Millions of taxpayer dollars go every year to private businesses that can spend the money as they see fit.

An offhand comment provided a sense of urgency to what was becoming a tired event.