This summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to apply for a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever.
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Teamsters say Yellow Corp. trucking company is shutting down, filing for bankruptcy
Its expected liquidation would mark a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.
Farmers’ Almanac looks ahead to ‘Greatest Show on Earth’
Lewiston-based almanac eyes total eclipse next spring — and colder weather, too.
Maine actors say strike is about getting streaming services to play fair
Most union actors rely on residual pay from past work, but streaming services use a different payment model than the one broadcast networks have long used.
With a constant eye on the bottom line, China couple see their artisanal cheese production flourish
The future looks bright for Fredrikson Farm as it looks to produce more than 30,000 pounds of cheese next year, the most in its history and up from about 5,000 pounds only five years ago.
The costs of offshore wind power for Maine electricity customers? Too soon to say
But an improving supply chain in the U.S. might help lower costs over time.
India cuts rice exports, triggering panic-buying of food staple by some Indian expats in the U.S.
As in any crisis situation – think bottled water and toilet paper – some rushed to supermarkets to stock up, stacking carts with bags and bags of rice.
Real estate market seeing some changes, but inventory remains key to easing
June figures from the Maine Association of Realtors show more homes are on the market, while home prices remain high.