A report by Sallie Mae finds students relying more on grants and scholarships to cover spending that was about $21,000 per student in 2012.
July 2013
Posted inSports
Ryan Braun reaction: Fed-up players feel ‘sick’
Not only did Braun let down scores of baseball fans Monday, he riled up players all around the majors.
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Posted inNews
Maine ranks near top in lighthearted honesty test
In an unscientific experiment by Honest Tea, 99 percent of people (including tourists) who used an honor-system kiosk in Kennebunk paid the dollar if they took a bottle of tea.
Posted inBusiness, News
BIW gets $7.5 million contract modification
The contract is for engineering and design services on the USS Independence, a littoral combat ship.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine Republicans’ new leader seen as unity move
Former legislator Rick Bennett has respect from all sides, experts say.
Posted inNation & World, News
FDA: Menthol cigarettes likely pose greater health risk
The review suggests that menthol use is more likely to initiate smoking by younger people and that menthol smokers have a harder time quitting.
Posted inNews
Jefferson voters OK $4.9 million schools budget; layoffs likely
Teachers layoffs will likely be needed at Jefferson Village School after residents approved a budget on Tuesday with an additional $240,000 in cuts to regular education.
Posted inNews
Swan claims she was abused, misguided and misunderstood
Former Chelsea selectwoman Carole Swan told jurors her story Tuesday, saying she was abused, misguided and misunderstood.
Posted inNews
N.H. town sets up drop box for unwanted meds
Police said no questions or requests for identification are made.
Posted inNation & World, News
Royal couple thank hospital for ‘tremendous’ baby care
The new family was expected to remain in the hospital until Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.