Clearly, this is fraud. Food stamps were for food. They're not for booze or cigarettes or anything like that.

It speaks to the changes in Maine. Two generations ago there was little need for this. Now there is.

This is a small, humble step the governor has taken to demonstrate that everyone can take small steps to save energy.

What the governor is doing is going about the business of governing today. He has done that with great grace and skill, and many people in Maine know that.