Greg Kesich: Mainers should just say ‘no’ to people’s veto

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

Greg Kesich: Applauding LePagefor applauding federal rail spending

The governor is on the right track when it comes to federal investment in transportation infrastructure.

He heard it from those who heard it from those who were there

The Civil War – and Portland’s role in it – are not distant events for local historian Herb Adams. Columnist Greg Kesich talks with Adams and finds he can make the events of a century and a half ago, hundreds of miles away, seem quite immediate in some surprising ways.

Greg Kesich: Labor mural controversy too tempting to ignore

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

Greg Kesich: The view from 90 includes more than a few surprises

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

Greg Kesich: Time for Portland’s mayoral candidates to make an appearance

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.

Greg Kesich: Bottle bill latest target in Maine’s moment of change

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

Greg Kesich: City manager’s retirement a chance to focus on what worked

Community involvement in the decision-making process has helped Portland succeed.

Greg Kesich: Big hospitals are the winners in state spending priorities

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

Greg Kesich: Gov. LePage has the power to motivate all sides of the debate

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