Former Gov. LePage to speak at Colby, drawing planned student protest

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Published
October 22, 2019

Former Gov. LePage to speak at Colby, drawing planned student protest

The former governor and mayor of Waterville, who is becoming a prominent voice once again in Maine politics, will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ostrove Auditorium in Colby's Diamond Building.
Published
October 15, 2019

Report: Colby College’s recent investments producing big results

Independent analysis of the economic impact from the college's investments, both on campus and in the city, shows that from 2014 to 2018, the output was $1.1 billion in greater Waterville.
Published
October 9, 2019

Waterville downtown Lockwood Hotel construction on schedule

Officials say they want to have the structure of the planned 53-room hotel completed so they can start enclosing the building by Thanksgiving.
Published
October 4, 2019

Colby College honors journalists killed in line of duty last year

The college on Friday awards all 66 with the Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award, named for an Albion native killed defending his newspaper from an pro-slavery mob.
Published
October 4, 2019

Commentary: Jamal Khashoggi’s death was part of alarming trend

To raise awareness about the media's vital yet risky work, Colby College is dedicating its annual award for courage in journalism to 66 journalists who died on assignment.
Published
September 25, 2019

Colby College’s award for courageous reporting to honor 66 slain journalists

Six journalists will engage in panel discussions Oct. 4 in Waterville about the aftermath of their colleagues' work.
Published
September 19, 2019

Climate Strikes scheduled to take place across Central Maine

Demonstrations to push for action on climate change will commence across the state on Friday morning, including four across Central Maine.
Published
September 9, 2019

Here’s how some Maine colleges scored in the 2020 U.S. News rankings

Colby, Bates and Bowdoin are in the top 25 for liberal arts schools while the University of Maine ranks 100th among public universities.
Published
July 8, 2019

Work starts this week on new $26 million hotel in downtown Waterville

Heavy equipment for blasting and demolition work was moved Monday onto the site of the future Lockwood Hotel on Main Street.
Published
July 4, 2019

Atlantic Music Festival kicks off at Colby College, eyeing expansion next year

The classical music festival in Waterville will include 23 performances over the month of July, starting Friday.