Every year, the federal government shoves billions of dollars in grants and student loan subsidies over to colleges and universities to make an education more accessible for American students. Every year, colleges and universities respond by increasing their tuition, putting that education further out of reach.
August 2013
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: King’s speech shows how far words can take us
It’s almost impossible to imagine an America before the “I Have a Dream” speech rang out from steps of the Lincoln Memorial 50 years ago this week.
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Posted inOpinion
DANA MILBANK: Without a cause greater than self, this generation must create crises
In my mother’s telling, I exist because of the March on Washington.
Posted inSports
JUNIOR HOCKEY: Maine Moose report to camp
The Maine Moose opened training camp Monday night at the Bank of Maine Ice Vault with a full roster and high expectations. The Moose will compete in the Northern States Junior Hockey League for a second straight season.
Posted inSports
COMMENTARY — ON FOOTBALL: Ryan will be the 1st to go
Even with the start of the NFL season nearly two weeks away, you don’t need a Las Vegas bookmaker to pick a favorite for the first coach likely to be fired.
Posted inCommunity
SNAPSHOT: Center court skater
Aryan Das, 6, skates across center court Monday at Williams Playground in Augusta.
Posted inSports
MLB: Davis can ‘Crush’ Cabrera’s Triple Crown bid
BALTIMORE — Only Chris Davis stands between Miguel Cabrera and baseball history.
Posted inNews
Suspicious fire damages vacant Waterville house
Officials are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire that heavily damaged a house at 5 Elm Court in Waterville early Sunday.
Posted inCommunity
STILL LIFE: Late summer paddle
Kayakers set off across Messalonskee Lake for an evening paddle on Sunday.