Founded with a $10 million gift from Richard M. McVey, a member of Colby’s board of trustees, the center is expected to speed scientific discovery, provide a leading edge educational program and support use of computational tools and methods across the school’s curriculum, according to the college.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
New bookstore, candy shop expansion on tap for downtown Waterville
Among business changes in the city, Oliver & Friends Bookshop is scheduled to open in downtown Waterville and Incense & Peppermints is poised to expand into the former Framemakers shop downtown.
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Posted inMaine
Kennebec Water District working to reroute main after discovering problem in Waterville
The Kennebec Water District ran into problems when it excavated at the site of two separate water main breaks that had occurred May 3 and Tuesday.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Young softball coaches in central Maine bring enthusiasm to programs, but also face different challenges
While Mariah Dunbar (Madison) and Bailey Dunphy (Carrabec) don’t bring a ton of coaching experience, players find them relatable.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing: Oxford Plains Speedway adds race with $40k purse that could attract NASCAR drivers
The 300-lap Celebration of America race in July has chance to overshadow prestigious Oxford 250.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notebook: Beech Ridge Motor Speedway set to open for an event this summer
The Maine Vintage Race Car Association plans to host a show in July, the first at the track since it closed in 2021.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Pro-Palestine group demands Colby College cut ties with Israel
Colby officials responded to the initial email, sent by a group that calls itself “Colby Action for Palestine.”
Posted inBaseball, Boys Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
Watch: Highlights, interviews from the week’s high school sports action
Here’s a sample of game action and postgame interviews from around the state taken by our reporters this week.
Posted inMaine
Browntail moth mitigation efforts paying off in central Maine
The two cities have worked aggressively the last few years to mitigate browntail moth from public properties including parks, recreation fields, walking trails and other places people congregate.
Posted inMaine
Colby College plans to build residence hall on Waterville campus to house 217 students
The Waterville Planning Board got a look at preliminary plans for The Residence Hall on Mayflower Hill Drive on Tuesday, and Colby College officials are scheduled to return to the board May 14 for final approval.