Almost a month after Congress failed to prevent student loan rates from doubling, Democrats and Republicans recently reached a compromise that will keep rates low, at least temporarily, for most graduates.

National Security Agency Intercept Transcript WH-BZ19103, Upset Citizen Category. Recommend Watch Alert with Potential Upgrade to Comprehensive Surveillance.

The Kennebec River once hosted enormous runs of Atlantic salmon, river herring and other fish that live part of their lives in fresh water and part in the ocean. By the 19th century, however, those resources had become only a fast-fading memory. Water pollution, over-harvesting and impassable dams were the death knell.

The enemy has penetrated my home territory. You can’t move through the yard without stepping in goose poop, thanks to three adults and eight youngsters that feed in the yard every day.

Applause goes to George Smith for sharing personal perspectives attending his aging process, in his July 31 column. George, however, failed to address the next stage: that of the aging caregivers among us confronting their failing health along with simultaneous care devoted to a debilitated loved one.

OK, House Republicans — I give up. Since you’ve been the majority the only thing you’ve accomplished is naming things after Reagan and voting to repeal Obamacare an unprecedented — let alone unreasonable — 40 times.

Last time I wrote about internships, so today I’m going to tell you about my own internship experience from 50-plus years ago. Moral up front: it can be the internship from hell, and you can still learn.