Within earshot of business-dense North Mississippi Avenue, one block on the quieter North Albina Avenue is a mishmash of blooming gardens, overgrown lawns, brightly painted houses, old cars and one unassuming solar panel. That panel, perhaps a sign of things to come in Portland, shines on the ...

College aid: Some need not waste time on application process (Winston-Salem Journal)
Should you even make the effort? For many high-school seniors, this isn't just the beginning of the academic year - it's also the start of the season for college applications, and that means filling out financial-aid forms. But for many families with hefty incomes or sizable wealth, applying for aid will be a wasted effort. Here's a look at who likely won't qualify.