A Colby College professor is helping lead a protest against a new line of Lego products for girls that introduces taller, thinner and bustier characters who like to ride in a “cool convertible” and can “work on their tans” in a splash pool.

With a Republican majority in both houses, the governor met many of his goals in 2011. But his style could hurt Republicans this fall, experts say.

She stands at the gate watching her son board the bus. She talks to him on her cellphone. She is in her late 70s, maybe a well-kept, fit 80. He is seated now and she can’t see him, but he’s there on her cell, where they keep up the conversation they started at breakfast. They continued in the car, probably, going over the little things.

Jen Cloukey has lost touch with Gov. Paul LePage over the past year.

WATERVILLE — Mayor Karen Heck donned a bit of fancy at her inaugural ball Saturday night — a shimmering top and a black skirt, and a touch of flannel — her Crocs sported black-and-red flannel lining.