Matt Gagnon discusses the high cost of college education, noting that tuition at the University of Maine is around $17,000, with additional costs bringing the total to $30,000 annually. He criticizes the student loan system, highlighting the financial burden of degrees with low earning potential, such as English Literature or art, which can lead to significant debt. Gagnon suggests reforms like capping interest rates and promoting community colleges as a more affordable alternative. He argues that the current system encourages irresponsible borrowing and advocates for rational expectations tied to degree earning potential.
Maine radio legend Bud Sawyer has passed away at 94. WGAN remembers the longtime broadcaster, who began at the station in 1962 before becoming a familiar voice at WPOR.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
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