The college has altered requirements that will allow students pursuing an education degree to work as substitute teachers and ed techs in public schools struggling to fill those positions.
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Maine writers turn page on new festival
The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
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Colby College conference to highlight the work, influence of Václav Havel
A conference organizer says increasing radical tendencies, disinformation and other global developments make relevent the efforts of Havel, the prominent dissident who went on to become president of the Czech Republic.
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Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce releases report showing impact of Kennebec River dams on region
The report, commissioned by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Camoin Associates of New York, found that the 4 regional dams on the river, and the paper mills that rely on them, contribute to over 1,200 jobs that provide employee earnings of $158.5 million.
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While looking for a cake mixer, man finds medieval manuscript in Waterville
A bargain hunter discovered a leaf from the more than 700-year-old Beauvais Missal while dropping by an estate sale this month on a whim.
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Four college students with Maine ties win Voyager Scholarships
The scholarships from the Obama Foundation, worth up to $50,000, are intended for those who plan to pursue a career in public service.
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Woman reopens Iraqi market in Waterville following death of her husband
Rosol Hobbi, 24, thought she could not reopen the Iraqi Kabab Market after her husband, Akram “AJ” Mohammad, died in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, but she said the Waterville community rallied around her and encouraged her to reopen.
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Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at 26 long-term care facilities in the state
One outbreak is at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and involves 27 residents and four staff, according to the Maine CDC.
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Odd and unusual, and plenty of skulls, on display at Augusta show
Sword-swallowing, sales of unusual items, highlight Maine’s Odd and Unusual Show at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Man who was killed in Waterville crash identified as owner of new Iraqi market and deli
Akram Mohammad, 30, of Waterville, died in a motorcycle crash Thursday near the store on College Avenue that he had opened with his wife just last week.