Too many people are leaving school with debt but without a degree, leading to costly defaults.
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OUR OPINION: Millions of workers falling behind as pay seized to cover debt
Maine should change its laws and prevent creditors from garnishing so much that it pushes families below a living wage
OUR OPINION: Renewable energy could spark Maine’s economy
Germany is using sound energy policy to attract investment in wind and solar power.
OUR OPINION: Meals program helps meet goal of better nutrition
More Maine schools should take advantage of Community Eligibility.
OUR OPINION: New casino not a sure bet for Maine
Money lost at facilities likely would come out of local economy, not from new tourists drawn to the state.
Obama strategy must go beyond killing terrorists
US must be committed to helping Iraqis build Iraq
OUR OPINION: NFL actions show domestic abuse still tolerated
The league’s slow response in the Ray Rice case shows too many people still do not take the issue seriously.
OUR OPINION: Stagnant wages leaving average workers behind
There are many signs that the economy is improving, but income growth isn’t one of them.
OUR OPINION: ‘Bucket’ donations can’t sustain ALS research
Ordinary Americans’ generosity should spur Congress to restore funds for scientists’ work.
OUR OPINION: Scary Alzheimer’s trait: Wandering
Dementia presents many challenges, but new tracking programs can help solve one of them.