The arrival of spring brings visions of milder weather, blooming flowers and additional sunlight to our days – but it also undoubtedly reminds us about taxes. Taxes, of course, are important and are a collective investment in our society. They are how we fund vital government services that cannot be effectively delivered through the private […]
2024
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed
Students applying for college have been left in limbo this year as they await the Education Department’s overhaul of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Army general suspended and under investigation
The general allegedly tried to use his power to influence the selection of a lower-ranking officer for a command job.
Posted inNation & World, News
Texas school bus struck by cement truck, killing 2
Authorities say a concrete truck crashed into a school bus carrying more than 40 prekindergarten students on a field trip.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, Nation & World
Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don’t know how to stop it
Seal die-offs from the bird flu have been detected everywhere from New England to Chile.
Posted inBusiness
Trump’s social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions
The former president won’t be able to cash out the deal’s windfall immediately.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Committee endorses amended changes to cannabis industry regulations
The amended bill, sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, eliminates some of the more controversial elements in the original measure.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
New affordable housing development in Scarborough offers sustainable living for older adults
Scarborough’s Village Commons includes 31 energy-efficient units. Applicants must meet income requirements or have an active housing voucher and be at least 55 years old.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Women’s basketball: Indiana fueled by early ouster from 2023 tournament
After losing on their home court last year, Mackenzie Holmes and the Hoosiers want to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
NASCAR’s first road course race of the season brings out the ringers
Shane van Gisbergen, who won his NASCAR debut on a road course last season, returns to the Cup Series race at the Circuit of the Americas.