Survey: Higher learning is prized as an investment, but parents and scholars often shoulder hefty financial burdens in its pursuit.
July 2013
Posted inPolitics
Co-authored by King, student-loan bill earns White House support
But some Democratic lawmakers are concerned the plan would lower rates initially, but allow higher rates later.
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Posted inNews
Rail cars parked on siding leave some Mainers uneasy
The practice is common in South Portland, Scarborough and Yarmouth, but officials say it’s safe and response crews are well-trained.
Posted inCommunity
UMaine-Machias announces dean’s list
MACHIAS — The following local residents were among the students named to the 2013 spring semester dean’s list for University of Maine at Machias.
Posted inOpinion
Vacation in Italy helps put Maine’s troubles in perspective
After two weeks in Italy, we returned to Maine relaxed, refreshed and full of pasta. We were hankering for a burger and beer, so we stopped at the Sea Dog in Topsham, where I was astonished by the huge rush of water passing by the tavern which sits on the bank of the Androscoggin River. Apparently, you had a lot of rain while we were gone.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Will new health care plan treat mentally ill criminals?
If the nation’s new health care program is real, all the mentally ill we now lock up in our jails should be transferred to mental health hospitals for proper treatment.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
NRA member has no problem registering guns
I am in full agreement with the letter, “Background checks don’t infringe on gun rights” (June 25) by Richard Wheeler. I have a few and would not mind registering them. I belong to the NRA.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Effort to protect kids from BPA in food is not over
As a person who values access to healthy food, I have become very concerned about the toxic chemical bisphenol-A, which is found in many linings of cans and jars and gets into the food that we eat.
Posted inSports
MLB: Lester pitches Red Sox to big win
BOSTON (AP) — Jon Lester matched his season high with eight strikeouts and overcame homers by Wil Myers and Evan Longoria as the Boston Red Sox remained in first place with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
Posted inNews
Robbery, home invasion leads to arrest of 5 in Waterville
Four men and a juvenile male were arrested Tuesday following a robbery at a Waterville convenience store, and a second robbery of that suspect.