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Published
April 26, 2022

Colby College graduate tabbed to lead women’s professional hockey league

Reagan Carey, who has family ties to Maine's River Valley, is the next commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation.
Published
April 3, 2022

As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals

Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain "forever chemicals," were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
Published
March 31, 2022

$18 million art center, a cornerstone of downtown Waterville’s rebirth, takes shape

The Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main St. is expected to open in early December, with art galleries, cinema and teaching space and a cafe.
Published
March 31, 2022

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson to speak at Colby College commencement

The college's commencement is scheduled for May 22 and other featured speakers that weekend include artist Jamie Wyeth and Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
Published
March 27, 2022

25th Maine International Film Festival scheduled for July in Waterville, Skowhegan

The festival, known as MIFF and scheduled to run from July 8 to 17, typically attracts thousands of film enthusiasts to central Maine.
Published
March 4, 2022

Ukrainian college students in Maine network together, struggle with separation from families

Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.
Published
February 3, 2022

Colby College takes ownership of two Maine islands

Colby officials said the college in Waterville now owns Allen and Benner islands.
Published
January 21, 2022

Colby College, female coaches settle discrimination complaint concerning pay, treatment

The coaches said they were paid less compared to male coaches, and medical support and athletic facilities were not distributed equally.
Published
January 13, 2022

Colby College fundraising campaign reaches $650 million milestone

Contributions to Dare Northward campaign now within $100 million of its $750 million goal.
Published
January 6, 2022

Colby College sees surge in COVID-19 cases as students return to campus

College reports 106 cases at its Waterville campus, including 90 students.