I say this as somebody with almost a quarter of a million dollars in student debt – which I plan to pay back.
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The humble Farmer: Memories are made of music and long-ago favors
On singing along to songs from the 1940s and recalling kindnesses extended to those in tractor cabs.
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Commentary: Cape Elizabeth school plan is economically irresponsible
If voters reject the project, we can go back to the drawing board – we’ve done that successfully before.
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Commentary: Biden’s student loan plan neglects older borrowers
The president should cancel all student debt for those in income-based repayment for over 20 years and end the practice of dipping into Social Security for those who default.
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Maine Voices: Youth vote will be critical to our climate response
As a scientist, I’d rather be working on graphs and describing solutions to the climate crisis. But upcoming elections matter.
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Commentary: Biden’s student debt cancellation is a welcome starting point
We can and should do more to relieve those struggling under this burden – and to assist the scholars of the future.
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Maine Voices: State grants, loans require a delicate balancing act
The Maine Technology Institute awards vital funding to businesses across the state – businesses like mine. Some of that information it can share, some it can’t.
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Commentary: Bullfighting’s death knell in Mexico gives U.S. much to ponder
Would we be better human beings if we had to kill and butcher our own meat? Doubtful. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t care.
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Commentary: Right to register, vote is essential to democracy
There’s no good reason for the U.S. to trail most other developed democracies in voter participation.
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Commentary: Scientists love issuing warnings. Here’s one for them.
When it comes to both COVID and climate change, don’t condescend – suggest steps people can take that have a positive impact.