December 7, 2014
December 2014
Posted inOp-Eds
Obama’s reaction to Ferguson riots an affront to the rule of law
The Ferguson riots and others that have preceded them cannot be excused as a product of racism and police brutality.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
Do Obama’s actions differ from previous presidents’?
Joseph Reisert (“The president’s power grab,” Nov. 28) calls President Barack Obama’s recent statement about immigration law enforcement, a “power grab,” citing the president’s flip-flop on the topic. Reisert’s column says nothing about whether the president’s actions are a departure from the actions of previous presidents — surely the proper measure of a “grab.” Powers […]
Posted inSource
Thanksgiving slaughter marks a milestone at the Greaney family turkey farm
Thanksgiving week tests the children, who took over flock responsibility after father’s diagnosis.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Family stories: Dealing with the cost of college
Three families share their stories about meeting the challenge of paying for college.
Posted inBusiness
Will online cookie sales put Girl Scouts at risk?
As old-school methods of selling go higher tech, the organization stresses safety as a critical issue.
Posted inOutdoors
Work on Mt. Agamenticus opens panoramic view to more people
One of the largest tracts of pristine Northeast coastal woodlands only gets more appealing.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Lenders may lead students to ‘debt, despair’
The lending industry does have some unscrupulous players, but students also must become smart consumers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Paying for college: Common vocabulary
EFC: The expected family contribution to a student’s college costs, calculated as part of the financial aid application process based on family income, assets and other factors. COA: Cost of attendance, the total amount a student’s college education is expected to cost. It includes tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, transportation, travel and other costs. FAFSA: […]
Posted inMaine, News
Summit Natural Gas falls behind on its goals
The company has installed many miles of pipeline but is struggling to meet deadlines on making oil-to-gas conversions.