The analysis, commissioned as a follow-up to a report on Colby’s impact from 2014-18 and presented in downtown Waterville on Thursday, shows the college’s investments in facilities and people added $1.3 billion to the Waterville-area economy over the last six years.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Walter Polky eager to lead Lisbon football’s redemption
Polky, who has his own bumpy past, is charged with rebuilding the Greyhounds after hazing allegations shut down the program last fall.
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Shirley Hildegarde (Ledue) Casey
OAKLAND – Shirley Hildegarde (Ledue) Casey, 87, of Oakland. passed away peacefully at Maine General Hospital in Augusta on Aug. 2, …
Posted inMaine, News
Somerset County sheriff deputies: AI saves time writing reports
A new report writing software that uses artificial intelligence appears to be catching on among Maine law enforcement agencies, despite ongoing questions and criticism from defense attorneys and other advocates.
Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch cheerleaders discuss fun, challenges of Lobster Bowl prep
The state’s top high school cheerleaders are in Auburn this week preparing new routine with new friends for Saturday’s game.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
2025 Varsity Maine All-State boys lacrosse team
Falmouth leads the way with five selections after a near-perfect season.
Posted inMaine, News
Oakland voters approve purchase of police body cameras, AI software
Voters signed off on the $126,000, five-year purchase contract with Axon at a special town meeting Wednesday.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Maine high school sports year filled with you-had-to-see-it-to-believe-it moments
A title-game finish for the ages. Big-time performances. The 2024-25 school year had it all.
Posted inSports
Luke Ruffing rides hot putter to second-round lead at Maine Amateur
Ruffing goes under par again to stay in front, while Ron Kelton and Eli Spaulding loom right behind.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Boys Game of the Year: Falmouth basketball tops Messalonskee in OT
Davis Mann’s 43-point performance fuels a late comeback as Navigators fight back to win the Class A title after years of heartbreak.