Parents often play a major role in the process of choosing and paying for a student’s college education. Portland resident Laurie Mack and her husband are going through that process for the second time in three years. Their daughter, Samantha, is a sophomore at Simmons College in Boston, and their son, James, is a senior […]
J. Craig Anderson
J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
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Amy Meuchel: Navy veteran who hopes to work with fellow members of the military
When reductions in defense spending forced the U.S. military to downsize three years ago, Amy Meuchel had to rethink her career. “With the cutbacks in 2011, I was unable to re-enlist,” said Meuchel, a Standish resident and 12-year Navy veteran. Fortunately, the Navy gave her a precious parting gift: a promise to pay for her […]
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Ellis Linsmith: She doesn’t want to graduate with debt
Portland High School senior Ellis Linsmith plans to rely heavily on scholarships to fund her college education.The 17-year-old, who lives with her mother, a high school teacher, expects to qualify for a substantial amount of financial aid, but she is hoping to cover as much of her need as possible through grants and scholarships rather […]
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Online resources for college-bound students
There are numerous informational websites designed to help students determine which colleges they can afford, and how to obtain financial aid such as grants and scholarships. Here are some of the most useful: CollegeData.com – A free “online college advisor” that allows students to calculate how much need-based financial aid they are eligible for, and […]
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Family stories: Dealing with the cost of college
Three families share their stories about meeting the challenge of paying for college.
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College choices face a financial reality check
Parents and students are rethinking everything about the college selection process as the decision becomes a cost-benefit analysis.
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Lenders may lead students to ‘debt, despair’
The lending industry does have some unscrupulous players, but students also must become smart consumers.
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Portland-based law firm Verrill Dana grows with acquisition
It will tie Pierce Atwood as the state’s biggest law offices when it absorbs the staff of a Connecticut firm.
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In Maine cities, Small Business Saturday a big deal
Shoppers patronize local, independent businesses as a more responsible alternative to Black Friday.
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Fire destroys Berwick apartment building, displacing eight residents
A firefighter falls nearly 25 feet when an exterior staircase collapses, but he suffers only minor injuries.