Biggest student loan profits come from grad students — and that’s OK

NEW YORK — This week, the Congressional Budget Office projected that the federal government would earn roughly $127 billion from student lending during the next …

CONSUMER FORUM

Take automotive recall notices seriously

The next time you’re in your car, think about oncoming drivers who haven’t had their recalled vehicles repaired. The odds are good that you’ll meet …

ANALYSIS

CMP and solar energy advocates clash over what’s the smartest grid for Maine

PORTLAND, Maine — Central Maine Power Co. says it needs to change a rate structure that no longer reflects its costs for delivering electricity. But …

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Portland celebrates arrival of Nova Star, restoration of ferry service to Nova Scotia

PORTLAND, Maine — A small crowd met a big ship Thursday at Portland’s Ocean Gateway terminal, celebrating the restoration of ferry service between Maine’s largest …

WIDGETS AND DIGITS (blog)

Who’s excited for the agricultural census?

I know I am. We know from the latest agriculture census — by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — that growth in the number of young farmers in Maine …

Maine adds 8,000 payroll jobs since March 2013, unemployment rate dips below 6 percent

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine’s employment picture improved in March, with the state adding more payroll jobs in the past year than any one-year period since …

Four Washington County communities and New Brunswick city explore regional economic development

CALAIS, Maine — A budding regional economic development effort received something of a shot in the arm with interest shown by officials in three more …